PNS|Vijayawada
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has urged National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders in Andhra Pradesh to ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the State on May 2 is a resounding success. Speaking during a teleconference with NDA leaders on Monday, Naidu said Amaravati symbolises the self-respect of all Telugus and belongs to every citizen of the State.
Highlighting the importance of the upcoming public meeting, Mr Naidu instructed leaders to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to those attending. “Just as a family dreams of owning a house, a State too needs a capital city that its people can be proud of,” he said. Explaining the NDA’s policy of decentralisation, Naidu noted that since 2014, central educational institutions have been distributed across North Andhra, Coastal Andhra, and Rayalaseema. Emphasising balanced regional development, he pointed out that Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have greatly benefited from Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Chennai respectively. Similarly, he stressed that Amaravati would drive Andhra Pradesh’s growth and revenue.
The Chief Minister praised the farmers who voluntarily donated land for Amaravati’s construction, assuring them that residential and commercial plots are being allotted back as part of the capital development project. “Farmers are partners in the making of Amaravati,” he stated.
On employment generation, Naidu said that the establishment of industries and improved transport infrastructure would significantly boost the State’s economy. Warning against rival forces attempting to mislead the public and obstruct progress, he urged NDA leaders to actively communicate the government’s development efforts to the people.
Listing recent achievements, the Chief Minister highlighted the Centre’s support for the Polavaram project, the railway zone for Visakhapatnam, and an Rs 11,400 crore allocation for a new steel plant. He outlined ongoing welfare initiatives, including pensions, free cooking gas cylinders, services for fishermen, Scheduled Caste categorisation, Anna Canteens, and the issuance of the DSC notification to fill 16,347 teacher posts. He also announced that farmers would receive investment assistance under the Annadata scheme next month.
Further, Mr Naidu revealed plans to establish industrial parks in 42 constituencies, eventually extending to all 175 Assembly segments under the ‘One Family-One Entrepreneur’ vision. He announced that construction of the Rayalaseema Steel Plant would soon commence, while Visakhapatnam would be developed into an economic capital and Tirupati into a spiritual hub.
He also detailed major investments by Erain-Co and ArcelorMittal in Ramayapatnam and Anakapalle, respectively, projecting Visakhapatnam district to emerge as the largest steel-producing hub in the country. Plans for Rayalaseema’s growth in the defence, electronics, automobile, and green energy sectors were also outlined, supported by enhanced logistics connectivity.
Senior leaders from the TDP, Jana Sena and BJP participated in the teleconference.
