Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday urged officials to work with a strong team spirit and adopt best practices to deliver meaningful results to society. Addressing the third Ministers and Secretaries conference at the Secretariat, he stressed that governance must focus on outcomes rather than procedures.
The Chief Minister said technology adoption was no longer optional. Instead, it had become essential for improving public services. He also called for a comprehensive review of outdated laws. According to him, several old Acts no longer serve the public interest. He noted that the Government of India had already begun removing unnecessary clauses. Therefore, Andhra Pradesh should emerge as a role model in legal reforms.
Focus on Technology and Global Trends
Referring to the recent World Economic Forum summit at Davos, Chandrababu Naidu said global discussions largely revolved around Artificial Intelligence and energy transition. Hence, the state government was moving in the same direction. He revealed that Andhra Pradesh was actively adopting deep technologies such as AI, quantum computing, and data centres to raise living standards.
Moreover, he said these technologies would support transparent governance and faster service delivery.
Welfare and Development Balanced
The Chief Minister reviewed the coalition government’s achievements over the past 19 months. He said the administration had successfully balanced welfare and development. Importantly, he expressed satisfaction over the progress of the Polavaram project. He stated that the project was nearing completion and would become operational before the Godavari Pushkarams in 2027.
Similarly, Amaravati capital works had gained momentum. He said construction would conclude within three years, making Amaravati one of the most livable cities in the country.
Boost to Industry, Farmers, and Infrastructure
Chandrababu Naidu also highlighted the turnaround of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. He said the unit was back on track and recently earned a profit of ₹54 crore. At the same time, the government extended strong support to farmers. Through market intervention, the state spent ₹1,100 crore to ensure better prices for crops.
Additionally, ₹10,000 crore was credited to farmers’ accounts within 48 hours of paddy procurement. He said the government had begun distributing new pattadar passbooks with official emblems. These passbooks include QR codes and blockchain-based security to prevent tampering.
He added that ₹24,000 crore had been spent on irrigation development so far.
Major Projects and Reforms Ahead
The Chief Minister announced that the foundation stone for Quantum Valley was laid in Amaravati. Meanwhile, Google and other companies were setting up data centres in Visakhapatnam with a capacity of five gigawatts. He also mentioned the launch of a green ammonia project in Kakinada.
As part of power sector reforms, the government introduced truedown charges in electricity tariffs. Furthermore, ₹3,000 crore would be spent on road development. He said the state aimed to become garbage-free by March.
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, drinking water connections would reach every household at a cost of ₹25,000 crore. He also described the Sanjeevani project as a game-changer. The scheme would implement a university health system across the state.
Call for Accountability at the Ground Level
Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan stressed the need for stronger performance at the field level. He urged officials to identify gaps in service delivery and correct them quickly. He said accountability must reflect in visible results.
Chief Secretary K Vijayanand delivered the inaugural address at the conference.
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