Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu made a compelling case for central collaboration during his Tuesday meetings in New Delhi. Starting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Naidu discussed funding hurdles and approval delays plaguing state projects, urging swift intervention.
The talks delved into both current implementations and future proposals, with Naidu stressing their role in Andhra’s economic upliftment. A social media update from the CM captured the essence: focused deliberations on development imperatives.
Next, in Parliament, Naidu met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to prioritize Andhra’s needs in national budgets, seeking enhanced financial flows for strategic initiatives. As TDP remains a cornerstone of the NDA alliance, these interactions carry substantial influence.
TDP’s gratitude extended to Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy for resurrecting the Vizag Steel Plant. Naidu hailed the plant’s profit resurgence and optimal output as fruits of tripartite efforts—central aid, state facilitation, and workforce grit.
‘Delivering full potential for RINL marks a historic achievement,’ Naidu remarked, while requesting ongoing central commitment to secure its enduring viability.
Concluding with Housing Minister Manohar Lal, Naidu showcased Andhra’s Swachh Andhra drive, aiming for zero-landfill supremacy. He presented a Rs 276 crore blueprint under Swachh Bharat Urban 2.0 and appealed for Rs 105 crore central share to empower urban local bodies.
This multi-ministerial engagement underscores Naidu’s vision for a thriving Andhra, leveraging federal ties to overcome fiscal and infrastructural challenges while championing green urban transformation.