Andhra Pradesh leader N. Chandrababu Naidu set the tone at Raisina Dialogue 2026 with praise for India’s tolerant traditions and the collaborative spirit defining modern governance. States and Centre are united in cooperative federalism, driving economic momentum beyond 7% growth toward 10% plus.
Naidu spotlighted PM Modi’s art of consensus-building as pivotal for policy stability and enduring development. ‘It’s not just about pleasing stakeholders; the world must feel assured,’ he said, leveraging his political wisdom.
A major highlight was Naidu’s concern over South India’s low birth rates at 1.5, contrasting the national 2.2 near the balanced 2.1. Andhra’s groundbreaking policy offers Rs 25,000 for second children and sustained monthly aid for third, alongside generous leaves: one year for mothers, one-two months for fathers.
‘Parenting is a joint duty,’ Naidu affirmed, as India rides its demographic advantage to 2047. His speech blended optimism on economic frontiers with pragmatic solutions to fertility challenges, reinforcing India’s global stature through internal harmony and innovation.