Tuesday’s power-packed schedule in New Delhi saw Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu locking horns with Union heavyweights on funding fronts. His dialogue with Home Minister Amit Shah centered on unlocking central resources for vital state projects, both underway and in pipeline.
Naidu’s push for approvals and funds aims to supercharge Andhra’s growth story, as per official communiques. He shared post-meeting insights on social platforms, spotlighting progress-linked discussions.
Engaging Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman next, Naidu outlined development blueprints demanding central fiscal lifelines. TDP’s NDA partnership lends these appeals strategic heft.
A cheer for Vizag Steel Plant’s turnaround dominated talks with Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy. Naidu thanked the Centre, crediting RINL’s profitability and peak performance to integrated support systems and employee tenacity.
Labeling it a ‘game-changer milestone,’ the CM called for perpetual central alliance to propel RINL’s sustained excellence.
Naidu rounded off with Urban Minister Manohar Lal, unveiling Andhra’s zero-landfill ambition via Swachh Andhra. The Rs 276 crore plan under Swachh Bharat 2.0 targets urban waste overhaul; he requested Rs 105 crore centrally to fuel this eco-push.
Naidu’s offensive in Delhi paints a picture of assertive statecraft, forging paths for industrial revival, fiscal empowerment, and sustainable cities.