Minister reviews 100-day progress in energy sector

Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar convened a review meeting to evaluate the accomplishments of the energy department during the first 100 days of the coalition government. The focus of the meeting was on key initiatives, particularly the provision of electricity connections to farmers.
To date, 12,000 new agricultural connections have been established, including over 5,000 in the APSPDCL region. The department aims to reach a total of 40,000 connections. A new system has been introduced allowing farmers to apply for connections via a toll-free number (1912), enhancing the process’s ease and transparency.
The minister also reviewed the progress of setting up electric vehicle (EV) charging stations through public-private partnerships and examined the development of solar parks across the state. He underscored the importance of job creation as a key component of these projects. The Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024, designed to promote clean energy, will be launched soon.
Special Chief Secretary K Vijayanand, along with the CMDs of the distribution companies and other officials, participated in the review meeting.