VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has outlined a comprehensive strategy to achieve the State’s ambitious 15% Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth target, calling for a balanced blend of micro and macro-level planning across all sectors.
During a high-level review meeting with the Finance Department on Thursday, the Chief Minister underscored the importance of structured planning across short-term, medium-term, and long-term horizons. He highlighted that achieving higher productivity requires not only policy direction but also strong execution at the grassroots level.
Naidu stressed that field-level implementation remains the backbone of the State’s economic agenda. He directed officials to ensure that development plans are effectively translated into action on the ground, enabling tangible outcomes in agriculture, industry, and services.
The Chief Minister noted that the government has already ensured the availability of key resources such as water and uninterrupted power supply to support farming and industrial activities. However, he emphasized the need for renewed efforts to maximise output and efficiency across sectors.
Addressing fiscal challenges, Naidu pointed out that despite financial constraints, the government has refrained from increasing electricity tariffs, absorbing an additional burden of ₹4,600 crore. He attributed this strain to policy decisions made by the previous administration but reaffirmed the current government’s commitment to shielding the public from additional costs.
In a push for sustainable revenue growth, Naidu instructed departments responsible for revenue generation to meet their targets without placing extra financial pressure on citizens. He also highlighted that the timely completion of major infrastructure projects such as Amaravati Capital City and the Polavaram irrigation project will play a crucial role in driving wealth creation and economic momentum.
Reiterating the State’s development priorities, Naidu assured that there is no shortage of funds for key projects. He called for their expedited completion with active support from the Central government. He further urged officials to effectively leverage Central schemes, including Purvodaya and Special Assistance for Capital Investment, to accelerate growth.
The Chief Minister also emphasised the importance of maintaining consistency in welfare delivery. He instructed officials to implement welfare programmes strictly in line with the designated welfare calendar to ensure timely benefits reach eligible beneficiaries.
Additionally, Naidu directed authorities to actively pursue pending financial allocations owed to the State under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, stressing that these funds are vital for sustaining development initiatives.
Taking a critical stance on past policies, he referred to the closure of Anna Canteens by the previous regime, contrasting it with the current government’s efforts to provide affordable meals through 269 operational centres across the State.
The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, Chief Secretary G Sai Prasad, Principal Secretary (Finance) Peeyush Kumar, and other senior officials, reflecting a coordinated push towards achieving the State’s ambitious economic goals through strategic planning and disciplined execution.