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Gist of Andhra Pradesh White Papers
Agriculture
 Andhra Pradesh State is “the bejeweled rice bowl of India”
 Agriculture plays an important role in the livelihoods of people as 62% of the population in
Andhra Pradesh live in rural areas and depend on agriculture and related sectors
 Rainfed agriculture @ Rayalaseema and North Coastal Districts
 Andhra Pradesh State consists of 6 Agro Climatic Zones and 5 different soil types to grow wide
range of crops throughout the year
 In united Andhra Pradesh there is one Agricultural University, located in Hyderabad and
presently it is in Telangana state
 Important laboratories like DNA Finger Printing, Tissue culture, NMR Oil analysis are in
Telangana state.
 Colleges and Research Stations, based on the location, are allotted to respective States
 DNA finger printing & transgenic crops monitoring laboratory, Bio-pesticides quality control
laboratory and pesticide residue testing laboratory are in Hyderabad and are allotted to
Telangana State
 The Apex agriculture training institute SAMETI is allotted to Telangana state
 There are 969 private seed processing units in Telangana as against 309 in Andhra Pradesh
 Government launched 7 missions and out of seven missions, Primary Sector mission is
launched to transform Agriculture and allied sectors
The vision of the Government is to become:
I. One of the top three developed States in India by 2022,

II. No.1 State in India by 2029 and
III. One of the States with highest standard in the world by 2050.
 The main goal is to make agriculture in the state climate resilient, sustainable, productive,
profitable and transform agriculture from “a way of life” into an “enterprise”
 Budget allocated during 2013-14 was Rs.6127 crore (4.5%) to Agriculture sector, but for the last
four years, allocated more than 10% of budget to Agriculture
Year Wise Budget Allocation

2014-15 Rs.13,846 crore
2015-16 Rs.14,174 crore
2016-17 Rs.16,250 crore
2017-18 Rs.18,214 crore
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2018-19 Rs.19,070 crore

Year Wise Foodgrain Production
2014-15 160.05 Lakh MTs
2015-16 143.78 Lakh MTs
2016-17 167.22 Lakh MTs
2017-18 149.16 Lakh MTs
2018-19 Target 186.41 Lakh MTs
 In 2016-17, AP stands 1st place in India in Maize (6612 kg/ha) & Jowar (2041 kg/ha) and 2nd
place in Rice (3540 kg/ha) productivity
S.No. Crop 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

1 Rice 3022 3465 3540 3815
2 Jowar 2015 2052 2041 2382
3 Maize 6396 6056 6612 6911
4 Blackgram 946 901 658 920
5 Greengram 825 646 493 662
6 Bengalgram 1143 1062 960 1132
7 Redgram 503 600 380 430
8 Groundnut 564 1034 595 1426
9 Cotton 588 482 563 549
10 Sugarcane 71849 76664 76019 78532
S. No Growth Rate in Agriculture

Year
Sector (%)
1 2014-15 3.55
2 2015-16 7.78
3 2016-17 14.91
4 2017-18 17.76
 Low crop productivity in North Coastal Andhra: distributed required seeds and herbicides on
50% subsidy, direct seeding @ paddy
 In Srikakulam district, an additional sown area of 0.70 Lakh ha achieved during Rabi 2017-18.
 581 Qtls of Rajma seed is distributed to tribal farmers @ North Coastal Andhra on 90% subsidy
with investment of Rs.44 lakhs in 2017-18
 The release of water in Godavari Delta by June 1st of every year, Adoption of warabandhi and
water budgeting, improved drainage facility in canals
 AP Drought Mitigation Project is being implemented in Rayalaseema and Prakasham districts.
This project is envisaged to improve the income of 1.65 Lakh farm house holds. Strengthen

resilience to drought with total outlay of Rs.1042 crore out of which about Rs.500 crore is
being funded by International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) in a span of 5 years.
 Raingun method of irrigation with an objective of enhancing the productivity of Groundnut
crop during 2016-17  Procured 13,334 Rainguns & Sprinklers, 7970 oil engines and 3.50 lakh
additional water carrying pipes, with an expenditure of Rs.111.97 crore
 Kharif and Rabi seasons 2016-17  An area of 2.54 lakh ha benefitting to 1.47 lakh farmers
has been covered with Rainguns and Sprinklers under drought mitigation during.
 During Kharif, 2018 an extent of 25795 ha was protected from moisture stress through Raingun
operation in 6 districts i.e., Ananthapur, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool, Prakasam and Nellore
 During Rabi, 2018-19, an extent of 15296 ha was protected from moisture stress through
Raingun operation in 4 districts i.e. Ananthapur, Kadapa, Kurnool and Nellore.
AP Integrated Irrigation & Agriculture Transformation Project (APII&ATP), World Bank:
 Govt is implementing this Project funded by World Bank which would be implemented over a
period of 6 years
 Providing benefits to 2 lakh farming families covering 1.47 lakh ha of agriculture land in 1211
tank command areas
 The total estimated project cost is Rs.1600 crore, out of which, Rs.450 crore was allocated to
Agriculture.
AP Irrigation and Livelihood Improvement Project (APILIP-Phase II) JICA:
 Govt is implementing this Project funded by JICA, which would be implementing over a period
of 6 years
 Total outlay of Rs.2000 crore, out of which, Rs.15.20 crore is allocated to Agriculture for 2018-
19 to be implemented in 13 districts for 20 medium irrigation projects and 445 minor irrigation
tanks.
 The Certified Seed is distributed on subsidy to the farmers through d-Krishi (Digital Krishi
Kalyan), a tab based Android Application.
 Won the prestigious “CSI- Nihilent e-Governance Project Excellence” National Award, 2016-17
for D-Krishi app developed by Agriculture Department
 Mega Seed Park in 650 acres at Tangadencha Agriculture Farm in Kurnool District in
collaboration with IOWA State University, USA & GoAP with a total allocation of Rs.670 crore
 Andhra Pradesh State Mega Seed Park Ltd has been incorporated on 13.04.2018 as a public
limited company. Government has allocated an amount of Rs.100 crore budget for 2018-19
towards establishing Mega Seed Park
 Andhra Pradesh state has achieved 1st place in distribution of Soil Health Cards during 1st
cycle of Soil Health Card Scheme (2015-16 & 2016-17) and distributed 64.38 lakh SHCs

 35.14 lakh SHCs distribution will be completed by March 2019
S. No. Type of Soil testing Lab No.s Facility

Macro & Micro Nutrient & Water
1 Regional Soil Testing Lab 1
analysis
2 District Soil Testing Labs 16
analysis
3 Mobile Soil Testing Labs 13
analysis
4 Soil Testing Labs in AMCs 30 Macro & Micro Nutrient analysis
Total 60
 Working with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation by sharing new and innovative technology in soil
analysis and soil health management for digital soil mapping to educate the farmers on soil
nutrient status and fertilizer management
 Setting up of a gold standard soil testing lab in AP under the guidance of BMGF
 For the first time in India, GoAP has enhanced micronutrient subsidy from 50% to 100%.
 The crop cutting experiments in major crops revealed significant increase in yields of about
8-15% by application of micronutrients
 For reclamation of alkaline soils, the farmer has to spend Rs. 10000/- to 17000/- per ha on
Gypsum which has been provided free of cost by Govt. on production of SHCs.
Budget Releases and Expenditures from 2014-15 to 2017-18 (Fin. Rs. in Lakhs)
S. Target Achievement
Year Scheme
No. Phy Fin. Phy Fin.
NSP 99697 13260.47 85225 11775.07
2014-15 SMAM 10555 1382.92 7044 1206.77
1
RKVY 13768 2809.2 16220 2341.23
Total 124020 17452.59 108489 15323.07
NSP 144146 14162.98 115897 13841.62
2015-16 SMAM 4437 1448 5874 1125.86
2
RKVY 4827 3328 3758 3108.94
Total 153410 18938.98 125529 18076.42
SDP 62839 14663.11 508870 13191.61
2016-17 SMAM 37230 8204.51 30214 8114.7
3
RKVY 39555 6790 12482 5624.18
Total 139624 29657.62 551566 26930.49
SDP (Rythu
12736 20492.23 12217 20229.5
Radham)
2017-18
4 SMAM 52324 22155.5 60426 21100
RKVY 95663 4975.27 45289 4422.31
Total 160723 47623 117932 45751.81

 For the first time in the State, initiated a novel program called “Rythu Radham” for distribution
of tractors (>35 HP) and Rotovators to the farmers during 2017-18 with maximum subsidy of
Rs.2.50 Lakhs and distributed 12,217 tractors. In 2018-19, so far, 5732 tractors were sanctioned
as against target of 11,664
 Chandranna Rythu Kshetralu (CRK) is the new On Farm Demonstration programme
implemented in the farmers field itself to promote best agronomic and farm management
practices for achieving increase in productivity and reducing cost of cultivation
Sl.No Year Physical In (CRK No) Financial (Rs in Lakhs)

Target Achievement Target Achievement
1 2014-15 1883 1608 941.50 404.10
2 2015-16 1892 1892 946.00 843.18
3 2016-17 5500 5126 1750.00 757.11
4 2017-18 3500 3500 1732.76 1351.44
5 2018-19 2600 2600 1258.00 870.50
 Polam Pilushondhi: To strengthen the extension, reach at farmers door steps for increasing
productivity in Agriculture and allied sectors. Conducted 3.35 lakh village visits creating
awareness to 97.40 lakh farmers on the Govt. priority programmes as well as the day to day
problems faced by the farmers.
Farmers covered
S.No. Year Village Visits
in lakhs
1 2014-15 50968 16.41
2 2015-16 61405 16.51
3 2016-17 76043 22.59
4 2017-18 85251 22.33
5 2018-19 61346 19.56
Total 3,35,013 97.40
 The numbers of suicides from 2004 to 2014 were 1987 on an average of 199 suicides per year.
With the continuous focus on the farm related issues, the Govt. has safeguarded the farmers
from the private moneylenders and able to reduce the farmer suicides to an average of 79 per
year during the last 5 years
 First time in India, GoAP has made arrangements for issue of Certificate of Cultivation (COC) to
tenant farmers through Dept. of Agriculture to facilitate the availability of institutional credit,
crop insurance, farm implements and input subsidy to the tenant farmers.
 Input subsidy for Paddy, Sugarcane, Cotton and Groundnut crops has been enhanced from
Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000/- and for Maize from Rs.8333 to Rs.12,500/- and for Pulses &
Sunflower crops from Rs.6,250 to Rs.10,000/-

 GoAP has taken initiation to enhance relief assistance for the benefit of the cyclone affected
paddy farmers of Titli & Phethai cyclones from Rs.15,000/- to Rs.20,000/- per ha. GoAP has
extended relief assistance ofRs.159.96 Cr for Titli cyclone affected farmers in Srikakulam &
Vizianagaram districts, even before the release of assistance under NDRF from GoI.
Zero Budget Natural Farming:
 Funded under RKVY & PKVY, GoI.

 A major highlight is the inspirational training given to the farmers by Sri Subhash Palekar.
 Azim Premji Philanthropic initiatives is supporting the ZBNF programme with a grant of Rs. 100
crores over a period of 5 Years.
 The coverage of farmers in ZBNF
2016-17: 40,656 farmers across 704 villages in 116 Mandals,
2017-18: 1.63 lakh farmers across 972 villages in 331 Mandals
2018-19: 5.23 lakh farmers across 3015 villages in all mandals in the state.
 ZBNF was selected as one of the 10 Best Projects out of 120 global entries and won 3rd place in
the Global Award at Paris Peace Forum in November 2018.
 Vassar Labs has developed Agri Crop Zone analysis considering Agriculture, Horticulture,
Sericulture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Dept that uses these multi-faceted variables and
constrain the hydrology towards sustainable ground water for advising cropping patterns at
mandal level for a given soil type and source of irrigation
 In Kharif, 2018 crop sowing advisory were raised in vernacular language through SMS to
around 10,000 villages of 403 mandals covering all rainfed crops. It was developed by Vassar
Labs.
 An early warning system for pest and diseases developed by Vassar Labs in collaboration with
SAUs is making use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) based predictive modeling on weather data,
Crop type, and soil moisture conditions to providing widespread alert on incidence on
Pest/Diseases for crops. One week advance alerts are given for 56 different pests and diseases
of important field crops. Plantix app is used for scanning the infested crops to get a field
validation and provide curative prescription to the farmers.
 During Kharif, 2018 e-panta booking is done in 36.68 lakh ha in Agriculture, 6.68 lakh ha in
Horticulture & 0.87 lakh ha in Social Forestry.
 Satellite based crop area estimation and loss assessment project is being undertaken by
M/s.Amnex Infotechnologies Pvt. Ltd. which is adopting the methodologies like Satellite image

processing, Crop classification, machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Big data analytics and
field survey for Ground truth, the same will be updated in the web portal & APAGNET
 Satellite based Agriculture Risk Management project is being undertaken by M/s. Satsure
Analytics India Pvt. Ltd. to provide Decision Intelligence for efficient administration of crop
insurance under Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana (PMFBY) by using satellite enabled large area
analytics.
 Rythuseva app: Developed by Blue Frog Mobile Technologies. App provides multiple sources of
information, assistance and guidance to farmers with 35 stake holders services. Registration of
Seed, Fertilizer, Nursery dealers & equipment’s along with 21.15 lakh farmers
 Department of Agriculture is establishing the State Agricultural Management & Training

Institute (SAMETI), DNA Fingerprinting & Transgenic Crops lab (DFTCML), Pesticide Coding
Centre, Bio-pesticide Quality Control Lab, Pesticide Residue Laboratory, Fertilizer Coding Centre
& Fertilizer Quality control lab at State Seed Farm, Amaravati.
 In Andhra Pradesh area under Horticulture crops is 16.02 Lakh Ha. with a production of 251.35
Lakh MTs.
 Govt. aims to expand the area under Horticulture crops from existing 16.02 Lakh Ha to 40 Lakh
Ha (1 Crore Acres) and also to cover the entire area under Micro Irrigation.
Achievements:
 Andhra Pradesh stands at 1st position in productivity for Chillies, Cocoa, Lime, Oil Palm,
Papaya, Coconut and Tomato
 2nd in Cashew, Mango, Turmeric and Sweet Orange in India
 State has emerged as the "Fruit Basket" of the country with highest production of fruits at the
National level
 State has emerged as the largest producer of Spices in the Country
 Andhra Pradesh is emerging as the largest hub for Cocoa in India with an area of 26,600 Ha.
The Cocoa beans produced in A.P. are comparable to the best quality of Ghana.
 Andhra Pradesh has highest area under Oil palm cultivation with an area of 1.62 Lakh Ha
 The Andhra Pradesh Banganapalle Mango has got a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, making
Andhra Pradesh the proprietor of the variety known for its sweetness.
 Centre of Excellence for Vegetables & Floriculture in Kuppam with State of Art facilities to
disseminate latest technologies to the Horticulture farmers of Andhra Pradesh.
 State achieved the highest coverage under micro-irrigation in the Country during 2017-18 and
2018-19

 Under Drip Irrigation implementation Kadapa and Ananthapur Districts stands in 1st and 2nd
place in India among the top 10 districts in area coverage (2018-19) and whereas Prakasam,
Kurnool, Chittoor and West Godavari are also among the top 10 districts in area coverage
 So far an area of 11.53 lakh ha. has been covered under Micro irrigation in all the 13 Districts in
the state benefitting 9.16 lakh farmers
 Dr. YSRHU ranked No.1 in the Country amongst Horticulture University and ranked No.11
among all other Universities by ICAR
 GVA from Horticulture Sector during 2017-18 was Rs.26,973 crores with growth rate of 17.16%
(at Constant Price)
 Regional Floriculture Research Station (ICAR Institution, GOI)  Kadiyam
 Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) (ICAR Institution, GOI)  Samarlakota
 Indian Institute of Plantation Management (IIPM)  Vijayawada
 Horticulture Area & Production - First Four Best States in India
S. No STATE Area in Lakh Ha. Production in Lakh MTs

1 Uttar Pradesh 20.88 371.35
2 Madhya Pradesh 17.41 240.12
3 Maharashtra 17.26 216.68
4 Andhra Pradesh 16.02 251.35
 From 2014-15 to 2018-19, there is Area increase of 11.33% and Production increase by 15.41%.
 Lingala Mandal of Kadapa  highest per capita income in the State
 Area of 11.53 lakh ha. has been covered under Micro irrigation in all the 13 Districts in the
state since inception i.e. from 2003-04 to 2018-19, benefitting 9.16 lakh farmers
 During 2017-18 and 2018-19, Andhra Pradesh has achieved highest coverage under micro-
irrigation in the country  Out of top 10 districts at the national level, 06 districts are from
Andhra Pradesh
 Government of Andhra Pradesh is committed to make Rayalaseema as Horticulture Hub
 The state is endowed with rich natural livestock resources and has got 112 lakh cattle & buffalo
135 lakh sheep and goats ( first in country) and 805 lakh poultry (3rd in country owned by
62.54 lakh households who are engaged in livestock related activities including 4 lakh shepherd
families
 Andhra Pradesh is homeland for world famous Ongole and Punganur cattle breeds, Godavari
Buffaloes, Nellore sheep and Assel Poultry
 APLDA which is comes under 9th schedule could not get its share of Rs. 51.20 Crores which is
kept at the joint account of Hyderabad
 Sheep and Goat Development Federation which is comes under 9th schedule also did not get it
share Rs.46.4 crores

 Established the “Navyandra meat development corporation” under company act to export
meat and meat products
 Established National Kamadenu Centre for preservation native breed of the country at
Chinthal Devi of Nellore district
 State Management institute of Livestock Entrepreneurship (SMILE) is established at
Visakhapatnam
AP all India Ranking

Year Category of production Production All India Rank
Milk (LMT) 212.78 5th
Meat(LMT) 6.33 4th
2016-17
Eggs No. Crs 1582.75 2nd
GVA Rs Crs 41907 12.52% growth
Milk (LMT) 138.25 4th
Meat (LMT) 7.09 4th
2017-18
Eggs no. Crs 1777.77 1st
GVA Rs Crs 47376 13.05% growth
SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENT IN SCIENTIFIC PARAMETERS:
Sl. Technical
State Results Position
No. parameter
1. Estimated 1.Andhra Pradesh 6.52 I
Renditta 2. Tamil Nadu 6.54 II
3. Karnataka 6.71 III
2. Shell Ratio 1. Andhra Pradesh 21.13% I
percentage 2. Karnataka 20.74% II
3. Tamil Nadu 20.57% III
3. Defective 1. Tamil Nadu 7.13% I
Cocoon 2. Andhra Pradesh 7.53% II
percentage 3. Karnataka 9.39% III
 To assure sustainable livelihood to the SC and ST farmers through Sericulture activities,

assistance is enhanced from 75% to 90% under different Sericulture Schemes
 To encourage the deprived Handloom Silk Weavers, Yarn support price is increased from
Rs.600/- to Rs.1000/- per weaver family per month.Rs.139.23 Crores is released from 2014-15
to 2018-19,benefitting 35069 Silk Weaver families in the State
 Sericulture is included in convergence works under MG-NREGS providing assistance to
Sericulture farmers towards Mulberry plantation & construction of Silkworm Rearing Sheds.

 APDDCF (Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Cooperative Federation) has its genesis in the
year 1981 under cooperative ambit, Plays a vital role between Milk Producer (Procure at
remunerative price) and Consumer (sell at affordable price)
 There is no Milk Products Factory under AP Dairy Federation in Andhra Pradesh
 There are no cattle feed factories in the residuary Andhra Pradesh as the Gadwal Cattle Feed
Factory devolved to Telangana
 As the New Sunrise State of Andhra Pradesh is having 974 Kms of Coastline and 1.74
Brackishwater potential area, GoI under XIII schedule of APSR Act, 2014 promised to establish
two Institutions
 Central Institute of Brackish water Aquaculture
 Brood Stock Multiplication Centre for P.vannamei
Institutes/ Snapshot of
Detailed Latest status
Projects/Office status
Central Institute o 12.30 Acres of land at Tallapalem, Krishna Dist earmarked for CIBA.
Land is
of Brackish water Team of ICAR Scientists have visited and inspected the site and
earmarked for
Aquaculture expressed consent to ICAR (GoI) for establishment of Regional Office.
CIBA. Funds yet
(CIBA) regional o CIBA expressed budget constraint for establishment. CIBA is waiting for
to be released
office at budget from ICAR, GoI.
from GoI
Vijayawada
o 30 Acs of land identified and taken possession. GoI was requested to
sanction the project with funding support of Rs.47.60 crores. Detailed
proposal sent to GoI for final permission.
o GOAP requested GOI for declaring Visakhapatnam as the second port of
Brood
entry for P.vannamei broodstock to India and establishment of an
Multiplication
office of Animal Quarantine (AQ) and Certification Services (CS) in the
centre at Pending with
port at Vizag.
Nakkapalli, GoI
o CAA during its 60th meeting held on 4-9-2018, resolved duly
Visakhapatnam
recommending to declare Vizag Airport as Port of Entry to import brood
district
stock of P.vannamei shrimp and to establish AQCS unit office at
Visakhapatnam.
o DPR submitted to GoI with all clearances. Sanction of funds from GoI is
awaited.
 The total amount released by GoI under CSS- Blue revolution is Rs.48.85 Crores from 2014-15
to 2018-19. Whereas, the State Government released Rs. 1036.28 Crores for State
development schemes for Fisheries sector of AP (GOI share is only 4.71%).

GoI Releases Under CSS-

Budget allocation by GoAP
Year Blue Revolution
(Rs. in Crores)
(Rs. in Crores)
2014-15 1.5 25.21
2015-16 4.8 152.72
2016-17 18.97 291.54
2017-18 21.63 243.88
2018-19 1.95 322.93
Total 48.85 1036.28
 Andhra Pradesh stands First in Aquaculture area and Production

 28 projects were completed out of 47 Fisheries infrastructure projects sanctioned under RIDF-
XX tranche (2014-15)
 Enhancement of the relief during marine fishing ban period was increased from Rs.2000/- per
family to Rs.4000/- from 2016
 Under Fishery Policy to meet the operational expenditure of the proposed "AP Centre for
Aquaculture" which includes Aquatic Quarantine Facility (AQF), Brood Stock Multiplication
Centre(BMC), Sea bass and Mud crab hatcheries, one State Level Apex Society and 6 District
Level Societies. The amount sanctioned for the society is Rs.2000.00 lakhs.
Achievements:
 First in total fish production and value in the country

 First in Aquaculture area and Production
 First in Inland fish Production
 Fourth in marine fish production
 Contributes 22 % of total fish production and 65 % of Shrimp Production in India
 Major Exporter of Shrimp in India with share of 45% in total shrimp exports from AP to India
o To achieve 42 LT of fish Production with an estimated GVA value of Rs.80,000

Short term - Crores by 2019
2022 o Promotion of Value added products
o By 2021-22- AP to become one of top three best States in Asia
o To achieve 72 LT of fish production by 2029 from present production of 27.66 LT
in 2016-17 by integration of innovative practices like Nursery management and
Medium Grow out pond management.
term- 2029 o Organic Aqua farming
o To achieve fish processing and value addition to 40% by 2029 from the present
level of 12%
o To make Aquaculture capital of the world and marine processing hub of the
Long term-
country
2050
o Environmental friendly Sustainable Aquaculture Practices

 Interest free loans under Rythu Bandhu Pathakam doubled from Rs.26 crores in 2014-15 to
54.07 Crores in 2018.
 Andhra Pradesh stands First in the Country with 85% eTrade in quantity terms and 86% in
Value terms in eNAM markets
 Out of 585 eNAM markets in the Country, Guntur Market Yard stands first in the country in
terms of e-Trade worth Rs.4700/- Crores
 Duggirala Market stands first in the Country with 3530 electronic payments in e-NAM worth
Rs.36 Crores
 92000 Cotton farmers benefited selling Cotton at higher prices than MSP through eNam- Net
benefit of Rs.549 per quintal to farmers
 17 Quality assaying labs set up in e-NAM Markets where farmers have gained 2 to 5 %
extra price for their produce
Rythu Bandhu Pathakam : interest free pledge loans are given to farmers on the pledge of their produce
kept in AMC godowns whenever there is a fall in price of Commodities due to glut in the Market
Year (Rs.in Lakhs) (Beneficiaries)

2014-2015 2601.60 3145
2015-2016 3342.66 3414
2016-2017 4373.80 3890
2017-2018 5407.65 4723
2018-2019 3066.55 2328
(Upto Nov-2018)
 Under Zero Waste Mission, initially two bio- compost units have been installed at
Payakapuram Rythu Bazar in Krishna District and at Chuttuguntta Rythu Bazar in Guntur
District as a pilot project

Good Governance
 Resolving issues through participatory approach under grievance redressal Platforms of
Janmabhoomi, Navanirman Deeksha and Grama Darshini has been the hall mark of
governance.
 Secured 615 National and International awards -- Testimony of Govt's performance
 Department of Real Time Governance (RTG) has been incorporated by Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
to ensure agile and responsive means of governance and public service delivery to citizens
 Real Time Governance is the first of its kind initiative by Government to enable positive
'disruptive' changes in Governance, Public Administration & Management by leveraging the
tools of e-Governance, technology and electronic communication.
 Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) started functioning from 26th Nov 2017 with a motto of
People First to ensure 80% satisfaction of citizens in overall governance and the Service delivery
of the schemes.
 Parishkara Vedika - 1100: It is an integrated Call centre platform with a capacity of 15 lakh
calls/day manned by 2000+ operators (24x7).
 Parishkara Vedika has a calling capacity of 3 million or 30 lakhs calls per day
 There are 24 avenues through which a citizen in Andhra Pradesh can register his grievance
with the government
All the grievances received are classified into 4 broad categories

1. Individual Grievance - where the grievance pertains to a particular individual who has
made the complaint. Eg: A person complaining about a power supply in his home.
2. Community Grievance - where citizens complains about a persisting issue related to
his/her /their village or locality or community. Eg. Lack of roads to his village,
complaining about poor health services in the local primary health care centre, etc
3. Financial Grievances - where a citizen complains or request for a service where there
hare finacnical implications. Eg: A citizen asking for a new house under housing
scheme, or a ration card, as In the given two cases, the local authority needs clearance
from the government to sanction funds for the grievances.
4. Non- Financial grievances - where a citizen complains about a service for which there
is no financial implication. Eg. A citizen complaining to repair the sewage drain in his
street. This will not require any new fund sanction as funds would have already
allocated to local panchayat or municipal authorities to clean/repair or for
maintenance of the drains.

Important Apps :
1) AP CM Connect Card in Kaizala

2) RTGS Website (Meekosam)
3) People First Citizen App
4) NCBN App
5) App for Sand-reaches
6) App for reporting Illicit liquor shops
7) Event Specific Apps for Nava Nirmana Deeksha, Janma Bhoomi, Aada Biddaku Rakshaga
Kaduludam, Housing, Palle Nidra
Integration of these Apps with 'Parishkara Vedika' Communication Center provides scope for 360
degree feedback mechanism
 Satisfaction surveys are being conducted for nearly 120 schemes of which above 37 are flagship
programs of the govt. of Andhra Pradesh.
 Programs like Public Distribution System (PDS) or the food ration has improved remarkably by
13% from 67% to 80.5% and social security pension by 5% from 79% to 84 % respectively
 PDS program has a beneficiary base of 3.6 crore units and Social security pensions NTR
Bharosa has around 50 lakhs beneficiaries. Therefore it is remarkable to note that both the
above programs have a citizen satisfaction of > 80%.
 Health services like NTR Vydya Seva, the universal health coverage scheme of Govt. of Andhra
Pradesh has a satisfaction of 90% remaining stable for the last 1 year
 Urban health wellness program through urban primary health care centres (eUPHCs)
Mukhyamantri Arogya Kendralu has remarkably improved by 15% from 62% to 77% in the last
1 year
 Mobile medical services in rural areas, the Chandranna Sanchara Chikitsa has a satisfaction
rate of >75%.
 Andhra Pradesh Praja Sadhikara Survey is a dynamic survey of all households, aimed to capture
socio-economic demographic information of citizens in digital form, with online validations
 Smart Pulse Survey can be defined as a coordinated and synchronized effort at creation,
integration and convergence of the multiple databases relating to socio-economic data of the
people with the SRDH database.
 Aadhaar enrolment by UIDAI has crossed 98% of the residents of the State
 AP State Enterprise Architecture, named "e-Pragati", designed by the ITE&C Department, gives
a pivotal place to Aadhaar-based identification of persons
 People’s Hub database consists of 2 principal portions - the demographic data contained in the
SRDH and the Socio-economic data contained in the various databases created by the line
departments, as part of implementing their developmental and welfare programs
 Andhra Pradesh has created a State Resident Datahub (SRDH) in association with the UIDAI.

 RTG played an important role in the Vadapalli boat capsize incident in River Godavari near
Polavaram during May 2018. RTGS was the first to alert the state administration and
established communications with the district units providing all support to the local
administration from the headquarters.
AWARE : AP Weather Forecasting and Early Disaster Warning
 Govt. of Andhra Pradesh through RTGS has entered into a collaboration with Indian Space
Research Organization (ISRO) to provide in house meteorological services to Govt. of Andhra
Pradesh like Weather forecasting, nowcasting, agro-advisories, sea-state forecasting, extreme
weather events like thunderbolts, lightning, cyclones monitoring, etc.
1. Agro-advisories: are sent bi-weekly to all the agricultural functionaries in the state till the village
level - region and crop wise.
2. Rough Sea Alerts: are sent to fisherman 48 hours or 72 hours prior to the occurrence to the fisheries
department, district administration and individual fishermen. RTGS uses the People Hub databases in
taking contact details of fishermen and IVRS call alerts are sent advising them not to venture into
the sea.
3. Thunderbolts/Lightning: An advanced weather modelling application is put in use for
prediction of lightning and thundershowers wherein the system shall be able to detect
occurrence of a lightning event 40 minutes prior to the fall. During such events, RTGS through the
Parishkara Vedika platform blasts IVRS calls to the local citizens, farmers, agricultural labourers, and
important village functionaries like Panchayat secretary, VRO, Sarpanch of the village/mandal where
lightning is about to happen alerting them to stay inside safe and secure buildings.
4. Cyclones/Depressions: Events like Cyclones and Depressions are also forecast and their track
monitored by RTGS AWARE and appropriate dissemination, alerts are sent to local administration.
 Aware team of RTGS correctly predicted the course of Cyclone Titli accurately predicting its
landfall in the coast of Srikakulam above Kalingpatnam. Cyclone Titli made its landfall in
Pallesarathi village of Vajrapukothuru mandal in the intervening night of Oct 10-11, 2018. There
were only 9 deaths in Andhra Pradesh in Srikakulam during the storm, whereas Titli claimed more
than 60 lives in Odisha
 RTGS enabled direct benefit transfer of Rs.530 crores, directly to the respective bank accounts
of the victims, instantaneously within a period of 3 weeks from the date of landfall of cyclone
Titli.

Schemes under ITE&C:
 GoAP inaugurated the Andhra Pradesh Cyber Security Operations Centre in April 2018, which is
expected to provide long-term online security, credibly deter potential foes, and keep
critical systems defended.
 AP Innovation Society (APIS) was set up, with a mandate to promote innovation with the aim of
developing an ecosystem of startups.
 APIS together with Indian Innovators Association organized India International Innovation Fair
in Vizag. APIS forged a partnership with The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), to start TiE Amaravati
Chapter.
 ESD-Mee-Seva
 Out of the 12,920 GPs in the state, ESD-Meeseva could roll out meeseva centers in about 3151
GPs as of June 2014. Between June 2014 and December 2018, ESD-Meeseva rolled out GPs in
about 9200 GPs, and fast approaching saturation
 An important indicator of government services delivery is the Pending beyond SLA (PBSLA)
requests metric -- which indicates the number of services that could not be closed by the
Government functionaries due to various reasons which could be due to procedural, legal, and
other constraints. ESD-Meeseva engaged with the line departments, and has reduced this
metric from about 3,20,000 (in 2014-15) to about 69,000 in December 2018. ESD-Meeseva
further aims to reduce the PBSLA to about 5,000 by 31-3-19.
 Mobile MeeSeva App was introduced in 2015, with RAMINFO as the technical partner
 ESD-Meeseva also monitors E-taal (Electronic transactions aggregation and analysis layer), a
Government of India portal, meant for the dissemination of e-Transactions statistics of National
and State level e-Governance Projects including Mission Mode Projects
State No. of e- e-Transaction per No. of e-Services

Transactions 1000 Population
1 Andhra Pradesh 1,49,20,35,223 30159.8 196
 ESD-Meeseva is the state implementing agency for PMGDISHA program, which was initiated in
the state from 1-4-2016. The aim is to impart digital literacy to 10,00,000 rural illiterate
citizens by 31-3-2019, and impart digital literacy to 100,00,000 rural literate citizens by 31-3-
2020. The Meeseva centers are registered as training centers for this program.

 Integrated Platform Approach (ePragati Core Platform) built by EY (Master SI) aims to deliver a
proven and scalable technological foundation for digital transformation of Government to
Citizen (G2C), Government to Business (G2B), and Government to Government (G2G) services,
by enabling departments and organizations to streamline operations, deliver consistent service
and modernize operations without interruptions.
 myAP Portal : The Government of Andhra Pradesh (GoAP) has a vision to facilitate the citizens,
visitors, other service seekers and departments with a single point of access and service delivery
to all government services and its offerings. Vision of One Portal: "to be the single access point
for all e-Services provided by the Government to the citizens, businesses and government for
sustained development."
 Certificate-less Governance System (CLGS) component of Core Platform leads to the abolition
of most of the certificates and establishes a Certificate less society across State.
 APp store is a GoAP's proprietary and single source for all mobile apps offering government
services. A web-based 'APP Store Developer Portal' is dedicated to innovators and start-ups
creating an opportunity not only to innovate but also monetize their ideas.
 With eHighway the GoAP has created a very robust Data Exchange mechanism for seamless,
consistent, accurate data exchange. e-Highway is the core component behind 'integration
architecture' that aims to create ONE Government, a Single Source of Truth, cross-cutting
services and common applications.
 ePragati License Management System is a totally automated system that is used by

Government departments to manage issuance of licenses and permits and afford a smooth and
hassle-free license procurement service to business entities.
 Cost efficient, 24x7, flexible & Secure IT Infra ePragati Cloud Data Center is a seamless, secure
and scalable solution for departments using cloud computing. Designed to reduce IT
infrastructure investment and cut costs by lowering the total cost of ownership it helps cut
down the overall spend on IT administration.
 Integration Architecture of ePragati aims to create a Single Source of Truth where in the process
of capturing the data is at the source of data. This is the backbone for DataLytics, a Data Driven
Decision Support System. The key purpose of DataLytics project is to make 'decision-making'
more effective and reliable eliminating leakage and data corruption.

ITE&C Department Vision Targets for 2019-2024
Key Performance Current Status Target - March 2019 Target - March 2024
Indicators
e-pragati Services 76 225 700+

on board

Basic Rural Infrastructure

 AP State Government has devised a Convergence strategy for optimum utilization of funds
available under MGNREGS and other flagship programs for creation of basic rural infrastructure
with the active involvement of about 24 line departments
 After reorganization of the state about 23,553 kms of village internal roads have been covered
with CC Roads under MGNREGS and 13/14th Finance Commission Grants
 In order to provide state of the art energy efficient street lighting facilities in villages, the
Government has launched Chandra Kanthi LED street light project with a target 27.52 lakh LED
bulbs and of which 21.21 lakh LED bulbs have been installed till December 2018.
 Installation of LED bulbs has been completed in East Godavari, West Godavari, Vizianagaram,
Anantapuram, Chittoor, Kadapa Districts  Total : 6 districts
 Andhra Pradesh has the distinction of having highest number of LED installations in the
country
 The state has achieved the ODF status on 7.7.2018 through the concerted action of the
government and people
 35.64 Lakh IHHLs with an expenditure of Rs.4115.82 Crs. have been constructed within a short
span of 4 years and transformed the state as ODF with 100% safe access to toilets in the rural
areas
 For improving the sanitation in villages 7813 Solid Wealth Processing Centres have been
constructed during the last two years with an expenditure of Rs 280.80 Cr against the target of
9000 SWPCs set for 15th January 2019
 The Government has created a AP Drinking Water Corporation as a special purpose vehicle to
provide 70 LPCD of drinking water through private tap connections to all households by 2024
with an estimated project cost of Rs 22000 Cr.

 Since 2014-15, BT connectivity has been provided to 2866 habitations with an expenditure of Rs
2599 Cr. Government is planning to provide connectivity to all remaining 10755 habitations by
2020.
 The Government for the first time has made ‘AP Rural Roads Maintenance Policy’ in 2017 for
timely maintenance of rural roads with adequate funding and efficient implementation.
 Since 2014-15 a total number of 6,10,711 Farm Ponds have been built with an expenditure of Rs
1646.79 Cr . AP is the first state to have such large number of farm ponds in the country
 Government of India’s Mission Antyodaya Rankings are standing as testimony to the wonderful
work that is being taken up by the State Government and it is noteworthy to mention that
majority of the Panchayats in our state are in top 100 rankings at national level.
 Andhra Pradesh  Skoch 2017 Awards for LED street lights, Solid Waste Management, the
Skoch Gold Award 2018 for efficient supply drinking water by using GPS tracking system and
Skoch Silver Award 2018 for effective implementation of drinking water supply to villages in the
rural areas during summer
 In order to develop the existing earthern internal roads as Cement Concrete Roads, the
Government of A.P has introduced an innovative program coined as “Chandranna Bata” by
converging the MGNREGS and 13/14 Finance Commission Grants to lay CC roads in a saturation
mode and complete the same by 2020.
 From 2014-15 onwards about 23553 kms village internal roads have been converted as CC
Roads. The Government is planning to ensure 100% coverage of internal roads with CC Roads in
the next two years. During 2018-19 about 8000 Kms length of internal roads has been taken up
for CC conversion
 11253 Kms of WBM/Gravel roads were laid with an expenditure of Rs. 718.38 Cr. During the
current financial year 2018-19 about 4449 Kms of WBM/Gravel roads works are under progress
 Retrofit all existing conventional Street lights with Modern, Efficient and Intelligent LED Street
lighting system in all Gram Panchayats in the State under “Chandra Kanthi” Project during the
year 2017-18. The Government aims to complete the installation of 27.52 lakhs by the end of
January 2019.
 It is estimated that about 1881 Million Units of electricity worth Rs 1138 Cr will be saved with
the retrofitting of 28.00 Lakh LED Street lights across the State. The state has got the distinction
of having highest number of LED lights in the country followed by Gujarat (11.26 lakhs),
Rajasthan (9.6 lakhs)

 To facilitate the SHG federations to carry out their activities the Government has taken up the
construction of permanent buildings for Mandal Mahila Samakhyas under the Project “Sthree
Shakthi Bhavans”.
 State was declared as ODF on 07.07.0218 and the efforts of the state have been recognised by
Government of India through “Swachch Sarvekshan Grameen Award 2018”. Subsequent
declaration of ODF, State is now moving towards ODF Sustainability & ODF+ (SLWM) activities
 Government has launched the Zero Waste Panchayat Project in the year 2016 which offers a
comprehensive solution for scientifically treating different kinds of solid waste materials at a
designated place named as Solid Wealth Processing Centre(SWPC).
 Soak pits are being promoted in the Gram Panchayats with less than 2000 population to treat
the gray water. Post reorganisation of the state, about 15,36,122 soak pits have been
constructed with an expenditure of Rs 114.23Cr. Plans are afoot to construct 4.49 lakh Soak Pits
during 2018-19
 Fish drying yards are being promoted in coastal areas to help the traditional fishermen to dry
their fish catch at community place in a hygienic environment. This is a new activity taken up
under MGNREGS post 2014 and so far 305 fish drying platforms were constructed with an
expenditure of Rs 5.45 cr.
 Fish breeding Ponds are being constructed to improve the availability of fish seedlings and from
2014-15 onwards 763 fish ponds were constructed with an expenditure of Rs 44.51 Cr
 Village parks is a new initiative taken up during 2018 and so far 93 Village Parks have been
completed with an expenditure of Rs 3.24 cr
 Post bifurcation avenue plantations were done covering 23942 Kms with an estimated cost of
Rs 102.45 Cr
 Animal Hostel/Animal Shelters are being taken up to promote livestock development. During
2018-19 a total number of 129 Gokulam and Mini Gokulam Sheds were completed with an
expenditure of Rs.17.69 Cr
 Post reorganisation of the state, Mulbery plantations have been promoted in 2217 Ac with an
expenditure of R 23.18 Cr and 400 silk worm rearing sheds have been constructed with an
expenditure of Rs 14.70 Cr.
 Since 2014-15 a total number of 6,10,711 Farm Ponds have been constructed with Rs 1646.79 Cr

To ensure supply of quality drinking water, the state has set the following vision to
 Provide 55 LPCD supply of drinking water to atleast 55% HH By 2019

 To achieve Fully Covered status to all Habitations By 2020, (with at least 55 LPCD service level)
 To provide 100% household private tap connections with a coverage of 70 LPCD by 2024
 7348 habitations covered through 4243 SVS & MVS Schemes duly incurring an expenditure of
Rs. 2103.93 Crores
 1127 habitations have been covered through solar energy based dual pump piped water supply
schemes
 325 Fluoride affected habitations have been covered through community water purification
plants on temporary measures
 NTR Sujala Scheme has been introduced with the concept of Hub and Spoke community
purification plants Model to ensure protected water supply to quality affected areas
 207 chronic kidney disease affected habitations (areas) are programmed to be covered through
NTR Sujala community treatment plants in Srikakulam & Prakasam Districts with an estimate
cost of Rs. 22.59 crores
 The State Government is planning to provide 70 LPCD service level with 100% household
connections for all habitations through sustainable surface/ground water sources through Banks
Assistance
 The Government of Andhra Pradesh has formulated ‘AP Rural Roads Maintenance Policy’ for
timely maintenance of rural roads with adequate funding and efficient implementation.
 In order to assess the status of development achieved by Gram Panchayats in terms of

infrastructure and other socio economic indicators, the state government has introduced a
system of 10 Star Rating system
Indicators:
1) IHHLs
2) Household Electricity Connections
3) Gas Connections
4) Private water tap connections

5) Solid waste management

6) Road Connectivity
7) Fibre Net Connectivity
8) Assured Household income of Rs 10000/- per month
9) Education infrastructure
10) Health and Nutrition
The current status of Star Rating of total 12918 Panchayats is as on 29.12.2018 is as follows
8 Star Rating Gram Panchayats  8



Finances and Economic Growth

 Post bifurcation, the residuary State of Andhra Pradesh is the 8th largest State by area in India,
comprising 13 districts with an overall population of 4.9 crore (as per Census 2011) out of
which 29.6% reside in urban areas
 Government of A.P. have taken up innovative initiatives such as 7 Missions, 5 Grids, 5

Campaigns apart from rolling-out workable interventions to put the State economy on track in
such a way that the Vision is translated into reality and there is complete transformation of our
society towards ‘Prosperity with Happiness’.
 State Government has evolved a historic monitoring strategy encompassing five themes:
1. Gross Value Added (GVA)

2. Sustainable Development Goals – (17)
3. SamajaVikasam-(10) assurances
4. Kutumba Vikasam-(15) assurances
5.Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
GSDP Growth Rates at Constant (2011-12) Prices in last four years:
 During the last four years, Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the best economic performer by
registering an average growth of 10.52% (at constant prices) whereas All India is 7.3% and
Telangana is 9.7%.

 At Current Prices, the State economy has significantly improved year by year from Rs.4.64 lakh
crores in 2013-14 to Rs.8.04 lakh crores in 2017-18(AE). The net increase is Rs.3.4 lakh crores
(73 %) within a span of 4 years
 At the time of bifurcation, the population was divided in the ratio of 58.32:41.68 between AP
and Telangana, but the GSDP contribution was in the ratio of 50.7:49.3
 GSDP contribution between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in 2017-18 is in the ratio of
52.3:47.7, with a gap of Rs. 71,216 crore (4.6%)
Comparison of size of economy & share (%) of AP and Telangana at current prices:
 46% of the estimated revenue was given to Andhra Pradesh against a population of 58%
 Assets have been allocated on location basis (most of which were located and thus left behind
in Hyderabad), whereas liabilities have been divided on population basis
 Pension liability of the combined State was also divided on population basis
 The power allocation was done on consumption basis
 Refund of taxes, a liability, was allocated on population ratio, whereas deferred tax
collections, which is an asset, is given on location basis (being treated as the location of the

Head Office, which are mostly in Hyderabad). This alone has caused a huge loss of about Rs.
3,800 crore to the State of Andhra Pradesh
 Contribution of the agriculture sector which was 23% in the combined State during 2013-14,
shot up to 30.2% at the time of bifurcation and has further gone up to 34.4% during
2017-18(AE)
Changing nature of State Economy post bifurcation:
 Out of the 13 districts, 5 districts viz. Ananthapur, Chittoor, Kadapa, Kurnool and Prakasam,
are chronically drought prone.
 The average annual rainfall in the State is 966 mm, two-thirds of which is received during the
south-west monsoon period (June to September). The distribution of rainfall is highly uneven.

 Andhra Pradesh has the third largest drought prone area after Rajasthan and Karnataka.
 Though the monsoons have not been favourable in the last four years, the agriculture and allied
sector has seen an average growth rate of 11%, whereas the national average growth has been
2.4%
 In absolute terms, at current prices the agriculture and allied sector has significantly increased
from Rs. 1.28 lakh crore during 2013-14 to Rs. 2.53 lakh crore during 2017-18(AE). The net
increase of Rs. 1.25 lakh crore, almost doubled (97%), within a span of four years
 The industry sector significantly increased from Rs.1.07 lakh crores during 2013-14 to Rs.1.62
lakh crores during 2017-18(AE) at current prices. The net increase is Rs.0.55 lakh crores (51%).
 The service sector significantly increased from Rs.1.90 lakh crores during 2013-14 to Rs.3.20
lakh crores during 2017-18(AE) at current prices. The net increase is Rs.1.30 lakh crores (68%).
 The Service sector which generates higher tax revenue and higher per capita income,
contributes only 43.55% to the economy of Andhra Pradesh, which is considerably lower
compared to All India average of 53.85%
Per capita Income on NSDP (Rs) of Southern States and All India:
 In 2014-15, the PCI of Andhra Pradesh was 8.4% higher than the national PCI. In 2017-18, it is
25.9% more than the national PCI
 In absolute terms the increase in PCI is Rs. 59,184 (71%) within the span of last four years

Broad sector wise performance of Andhra Pradesh for the last 4 years at constant (2011-12) prices
Broad sector wise performance of Andhra Pradesh for the last 4 years at current prices:

Tax and Non Tax Revenues in last four years:
Growth in Receipts of the State in last four years:

 The tax revenue as percentage of GSDP was 6.71%, 6.32% and 6.16% as against 7.98 %, 8.26%
and 8.31% projected by the 14th Finance Commission during 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18
respectively
Composition of Total Expenditure:
The increase in the revenue expenditure is mainly due to shifting of the capital and offices from
Hyderabad to Amaravati; revision of pay scales of employees and pensions to retired government
servants from 2015-16; revision of wages of anganwadi workers, ASHAs, village assistants; increase in
rates for various welfare schemes like scholarships, midday meal diet charges; loan waiver to farmers;
fivefold increase in social security pensions; capital infusion to SHGs groups

 The combined State of Andhra Pradesh enacted Fiscal Responsibility and budget Management
Act (FRBM) in 2005 mandating elimination of revenue deficit and limiting fiscal deficit to 3 per
cent of the GSDP. These limits were adhered to till 2013-14. From 2014-15, the State could not
adhere to the fiscal indicators as envisaged by the 13th and 14th Finance Commissions due to
bifurcation of the State
 The 14th FC recommended revenue deficit grant to 11 States including Andhra Pradesh. Out of
the total amount of Rs.1,91,824 crore, Andhra Pradesh received Rs.22,112 crore (11.53 %)
Actual Revenue Deficit:
 Revenue deficit during the year 2014-15 was Rs. 16,078.76 crore (excluding the RD grant of Rs.
2,303 crore)
Fiscal Deficit:

Trends in Debt and Liabilities of the State:
 The debt to GSDP ratio for the combined State (2013-14) was within the stipulated limits of the
Finance Commission. Due to bifurcation, the ratio had increased to 28.33% in 2014-15 from
22.22% in 2013-14 because a major portion of the debt has been inherited and the same is
being continued.

Borrowings by corporations for capital expenditure:
Andhra Pradesh - Major Achievements in the last 4 years
 Andhra Pradesh is the first State in the country to achieve the rare distinction of implementing
an ERP application through a sustained measure of process rationalization, harmonization and
standardization in realizing its objectives of overall digital transformation.
 Andhra Pradesh Centre for Financial Systems and Services (APCFSS), the special purpose
vehicle established under the administrative control of Finance Department, has enabled this
path breaking achievement by successfully launching and operationalizing the Comprehensive
Financial Management System (CFMS) on the SAP platform.
 The primary objective of CFMS is to establish a ‘single source of truth’ through an integrated
system. The key foundational pillars of CFMS are – Efficiency, Effectiveness, Transparency,
Accountability, Stakeholder Convenience, Enterprise Approach and Sustainability.
 Government also carried out debt swap to replace high cost loans of various corporations with
low cost loans and thereby achieved reduction in expenditure on interest payments. As a result

of this prudent financial exercise, saving of nearly Rs. 573 crore in interest payments per year
has been achieved.
 A plan to achieve the SDG milestones by 2022, earlier than the UN stipulated timeframe of
2030, saturating the rural infrastructure, a vision of a green economy, 100% Fibre net
connectivity, building the confidence of investors for creating employment, ecosystem for skill
and innovation, globally competitive cities and infrastructure, leveraging technology for real
time governance are included in the strategy of being among the three best States in country
by 2022 and the best State in country by 2029.

Health, Medical and Family Welfare

 Decrease in MMR from 83 (2014-15) to 65.81 (2018-19)
 Decrease in IMR from 37 (2014-15) to 10.51 (2018-19)
Tallibidda Express :
 Talli Bidda Express, through dedicated vehicles, provides transportation services (from hospital
to home) to new mothers who deliver at Government hospitals.
 This service provides safe and hygienic transportation and contributes in reduction of MMR and
IMR.
 Postnatal women, child and one attendant are transported from Government facility to home.
NTR Baby Kit:
 To reduce Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), all the pregnant women who deliver in public health
facilities are provided with NTR baby kit immediately after the delivery.
The following items are included in baby kit:
 Baby wrap
 Baby Towel
 Antiseptic Lotion (for hand wash of the mother)
 Umbrella net
Chandranna Sanchara Chikitsa (CSC):
 CSC stands for “Primary Medical Care on wheels”.

 Any village with no existing health facilities within 5 km radius (1 3,573 identified) is provided
medical services on fixed days every month with the help of 292 Mobile Medical Units.

 Diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy, communicable diseases, ANC/ PNC checkups and other
common ailments are investigated and treated.
 A doctor, a nurse, a lab technician and a pharmacist are mandatorily available in the mobile
medical unit.
 50 types of drugs are dispensed and 9 diagnostic tests including ECG are conducted at CSC.
National Free Dialysis Program:
 Dialysis Programme was rolled out in 2016 as part of the National Health Mission (NHM) to
provide free dialysis services to the poor.
 All Dialysis patients are provided a monthly pension of Rs 2,500/- under NTR Bharosa scheme.
 The pension facility has also been extended to patients undergoing dialysis in Private Hospitals
empanelled under NTR Vaidya Seva
Mukhya Mantri Arogya Kendralu:
 State-of-the-art health care services including specialty services free of cost to Urban poor and
Slum dwellers to reduce out of pocket expenditure and improve accessibility to quality
healthcare which is available 365 days
 Teleconsultation is provided to those who need specialist medical consulting services including
Cardiology, Orthopedic/ Rheumatology, General Medicine or Endocrinology. This is followed by
lab tests and dispense of drugs at the pharmacy.
 A total of 32 diagnostics tests including dengue, malaria and TB are carried out here.
NTR Vaidya Pariksha (Laboratory services):
 NTR Vaidya Pariksha Laboratory Services aims at providing Free Diagnostic Tests to the patients
visiting Government hospitals.
 This helps in increasing the patient care and reducing the Out of Pocket Expenditure for the
beneficiaries
Mukhyamantri Bala Suraksha (RBSK):
 Mukhyamantri Bala Suraksha is an initiative aimed at screening children from 0 to 18 years for
the 4 Diseases - Defects at birth, Diseases, Deficiencies and Development Delays including
Disabilities.
 Children diagnosed with illnesses will receive follow up including surgeries at tertiary level, free
of cost.
APeRx App:
 Anti Microbial Resistance and Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) are most emerging problems
now a days.

 Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis is created by inadequate or improper administration of TB

drugs.
 Improper and irrational sale and dispensing of TB drugs is also one of the reasons for
development of drug resistance.
 Government of AP has brought out an effective low cost solution for App – based prescription
and App- based dispensing of Anti tubercular drugs.
 It is an ePrescription and Dispensation platform for doctors and chemists where doctors
prescribe the anti TB drugs and chemists dispense the same drugs as prescribed
 This app improves Patient Safety, reduces the cases of lost prescriptions, improves medication
adherence, enables auto maintenance of medication history – accessible to any doctor.
Green Hospitals (Solar Roof Top in Hospitals):
 HM&FW Dept have signed a tripartite agreement with NREDCAP and two service providers
empanelled by SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India) on 25-02-2018 during CII Partnership
Summit 2018 to take up solar roof top projects under RESCO route, without any investment by
the Department.
E-Aushadhi –Online Supply Chain Management of drugs:
 e-Aushadhi is a complete online supply chain management for procurement and distribution
of medicines and surgical items.
 The entire process of raising demand, placing purchase orders, supply, receipt and disbursement
is done on-line in a most transparent manner.
 Buffer stocks of every item is kept in the central drug stores which is approximately three (3)
months requirement.
 This buffer stock is used in emergency situations and in cases where the supply is delayed, or
the requirements is enhanced.
Free Drugs Policy in Andhra Pradesh:
 Increase of Essential Medicine List has been increased from 564 (2014-15) to 751 (2018-19)
 Drug Budget has been increased from 194.8 crores (2014-15) to 402.56 crores (2018-19).
 Also the number of beneficiaries is increased from 1.1 crores (2014-15) to 2.65 crores (2018-19).
SADAREM Programme – Business Process Re-engineering:
 The existing system of issuing disability certificates was entirely revamped by Business Process
Re-engineering to enable beneficiaries get certificates without any hassles and intermediaries.
 55 hospitals have been identified speciality wise as SADAREM centres and 589 specialist doctors
are provided with digital Keys.

Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone:
 AMTZ has been dedicated to the nation by the Hon’ble Chief Minister on 13th December,
2018.
 The zone has developed as excellent eco system for medical devices manufacturing and has also
developed the backward and forward linkages, which includes the process of testing of medical
equipments, certification, regulation, marketing as well as research and development backup
 10 National organizations / centers were brought to the zone by pursuing with different
ministries in Govt. of India.
4 International Centers / Secretariats was also brought to the Zone
With this, AMTZ is now known as the Medical Technology Capital of India. The 4th WHO Global Forum
for Medical Devices was hosted successfully from 13- 15th December, 2018 at AMTZ
Arogya Raksha:
 To attain Universal Health Coverage in Andhra Pradesh, Govt. of AP has started a scheme
“Arogya Raksha” for all APL families with Premium of Rs. 100/- per head per month.
 All the members of the family have to be enrolled. Rs 2.00 Lakh is the entitlement for an
individual per annum through over 900 Government and Corporate Network Hospitals for 1044
procedures.
Swasthya Vidya Vahini:
 Swasthya Vidya Vahini is a health education program launched on 24.12.2016 by the

government where a team of two medical students are allocated to each village.

 The team works in collaboration with various departments including Panchayat Raj, Anganwadi
Center and school to develop a village health status report
Uddanam Kidney Research Center with George Institute for Global Health, New Delhi
established at VIMS, Visakhapatnam to study, test, operationalize preventive approach for CKD
of undermined Etiology (CKDu) in AP.
State Cancer Center at Kurnool is sanctioned with 120 crores


Human Resources & Social Development

Difficulties which ensued after bifurcation in 2014 :
 With 67.66 literacy rate, Andhra Pradesh was at 31st position out of 35 states and union
territories, as per census in 2011
 National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2014 & 2015 put Andhra Pradesh at 13th ,14th and 23rd in
3rd class, 5th class, and 8th class respectively
 Comparatively higher dropout rates of 6.27%, 5.47% and 3.81% in Primary, Upper Primary &
Secondary in 2015-16
 More than 70% of the total population (4,93,86,799) residing in rural areas
In 2015, Government of Andhra Pradesh adopted Social Empowerment Mission and Knowledge
Mission with the vision to transform the state into ‘Social & Knowledge Capital’ by systematic
transformation of Education, Health & Welfare in the state.
 Several enrolment drives such as Mana Vooru, Mana Badi, Badi Pilushondi were launched in
the state to improve enrolment and retention of students  Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for
Primary, Upper Primary and Secondary has improved to 85.61%, 83.96% and 79.15% (an
increase of average 3-4%) respectively
 To improve student retention and reduce dropout rates, Interventions such as Vidyarthi
Nestham which included data analysis to identify dropout influence factors, AP-GER mobile
application for ground truthing of household and UDISE data and mainstreaming through
Residential & Non-Residential Special Training Centres (RSTCs & NRSTCs), Madrasas and
Seasonal Hostels were undertaken and as a result, there has been a significant reduction in
student dropout rates in 2017-18.
 Teacher Pupil Ratio (TPR) in Andhra Pradesh is above the National average at 1:22 at Primary
Level and 1:27 at Secondary Level against the norm of 1:30 and 1:35 at Primary and Secondary
levels respectively.
 “Gnana Dhara” is a systematic Summer and Yearlong Remedial Programme designed to support
poor performing students identified class wise in secondary schools. Its focus is to strengthen
basic concepts in the subject and pave way to raise interest among the learners to engage
actively during the regular schooling. Low performing students are identified based on their
performance in the Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) and special remediation
program is extended to them.

 Ananda Lahari Abhyasana – a Multi-Grade-Multi Level teaching-learning program is being

implemented in partnership with the Rishi Valley Education Resource Centre
 Teaching at Right Level (TaRL) program is being implemented in partnership with Pratham, the
internationally reported NGO that conducts the ASER Survey for primary school students to
improve learning levels in Language and Mathematics
 Large scale construction of school compound walls (Target - 21,249) and improvement of School
Play Grounds is underway in convergence with Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
 Rs.100 crores have been allocated for School Toilet Maintenance
 Badikosta program for distributing Bicycles to Grade VIII and Grade IX Girl Students.
 Andhra Pradesh eKnowledge Exchange Portal (APeKX) is established for teacher professional
development with online courses, forums and digital content repository
 “Ammaku Vandanam” Programme is being celebrated in every school, on Vasantha Panchami

Day from the Academic year 2017-18 onwards
Status of rankings of universities & colleges in the state:

Status of accreditations of universities & colleges in the state:
 The state government has put the special impetus on the establishment of national institutions
and reputed private institutions in the state. The government, on its part, provided 2912 acres

of valuable land and released Rs.131.33 crores for land acquisition and construction of 11
national institutions such as IITs, NITs, AIIMS etc. Till Academic Year 2018-19, Ten national
institutions have started operations
 Six Institutes of Eminence (IOE) have been allotted to the state
 Foundation stone has been laid for the construction of Cluster University at Kurnool and Cluster
University Act has to be passed by Government
 For strengthening infrastructure in the higher education under RUSA I, Rs. 247 crore were
sanctioned as Infrastructure Grants. Under RUSA II Rs.128 crores were sanctioned as
Infrastructure Grants to GDCs.
 As part of developing ‘Green Campus’, renewable energy source has been utilized by installing
‘Solar Equipment’ in 47 colleges out of 56 which adds value to RUSA project in making eco-
friendly campus.
 One Cluster University at Kurnool with an outlay of Rs. 55 crore has been sanctioned
 131 Jawahar Knowledge Centres (JKCs) are established in the degree colleges across the state
 40 Siemens Centres (6 Centers of Excellence + 34 Technology Skill Development Institutes) are

established in polytechnics & vocational colleges
 Cisco academies are established in 70 polytechnics providing technical training to students and
teachers.
 For Communication & Employability Skills, Andhra Pradesh Government partnered with the
British Council to provide English Communication skills to 86000 students and 2000 teachers
across the state.
JNANABHERI:
 With a vision to transform Andhra Pradesh into a knowledge hub and to create a wealth of
skilled human capital within the State, N Chandrababu Naidu has visited various Higher
Education Institutions to address ultimate beneficiaries of our education system i.e. the
students and sensitize them towards the evolving role of Higher Education in improving the
quality of life for the citizens of Andhra Pradesh
 5 state universities namely, Acharya Nagarjuna University (Guntur), Andhra University
(Visakhapatnam), Krishna University (Krishna), Sri Venkateswara University (Chittoor) and Yogi
Vemana University (Kadapa) have successfully organised the program

 AP State is the first state to introduce Choice based Credit System in India in 2015-16.
 In 2017 and 2018, 3-day Transforming Education Conference for Humanity (TECH) was held in
Visakhapatnam in 2017-18, organised by UNESCO MGIEP, and supported by the State
Government of Andhra Pradesh and the MHRD, GOI under the theme - Digital pedagogies for
building peaceful and sustainable societies.
 AP Intelligent Global Hub for Digital Pedagogies (IGHDP) @ Kummaripalem, Visakhapatnam
 The foundation stone of I-Hub has been laid in Visakhapatnam district by Hon’ble Chief Minister
on 13th December 2018
 I-Hub will be established with an investment of Rs.374 cr
 The government has introduced ‘Balamrutham’ for the <3 years age group children
 The government has launched State Nutrition Mission (2016-2026) with a focus on reduction of
Infant Mortality Rate and Maternal Mortality Rate in the state
 The state has developed a dedicated document for the approach in ‘multi-sectoral nutrition
action plan’ towards malnutrition free villages
 All the commodities under Supplementary Nutrition Program are linked to Electronic Point of
Sale (ePOs) and supply chain management has been stabilized to control pilferages
 1650 Nutri-Gardens have been developed in convergence with Panchayath Raj & Rural
Development under MGNREGS
 ‘Bala Sanjeevani’ additional supplementation has been introduced and all the pregnant,
lactating women having hb (gr/dl) <11 are being provided with millet based protein, energy
nutrition supplementation across scheduled caste, scheduled tribe and general communities in
the state
 Every malnourished child in SC, ST and general categories is being provided every day Egg and
milk (100 ml) with the convergence efforts by Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Sub Plan
and from General funds
 Anganwadi building construction has been taken up with top most priority under the MGNREGS
funds

 To address the malnutrition challenges among children <5 years, the state government has
adopted child-centric approach with tracking of every child’s nutrition status on regular basis
through Nutri-TASC
 The government has introduced tracking of every child and women undernutrition tracking
system (nutri-TASC) aligned to the Chief Minister’s Online Real time Executive dashboard, e-
pragathi analytics and linked with Real Time Governance System (RTGS)
 The governance systems are improved by the implementation of Biometric Attendance, e-

Office, Video & Audio Conference. CFMS has brought last-mile visibility in financial accounting.
 The state is focusing on achieving ‘zero hunger’; good health and well-being of all; gender
equality; clean water and sanitation to make malnutrition free villages
 The state is set to reduce 2% of reduction every year for Low-Birth weight, stunting, and
underweight among children
 The state government has adopted ‘convergence approach’ to achieve the desired results
under SDGs for reduction of malnutrition among children and women
 Under NTR Vidyonnathi Program, free IAS coaching is provided at any of the top IAS institutes.
 To provide elite training to selected athletes and coaches by engaging international level foreign
coaches for athletics discipline Project Gaandiva was launched. Under this, a Centre of
Excellence in athletics is established with a projected cost of Rs.100.00 Crores for 5 years and
incurring cost of Rs. 27.60 crores in the first year of its operation.
 To encourage sportsmanship among children in the age group of 12-18, 6 Sports Academies
were established under Project Panchajanya.
 Improving infrastructure has also been the focus of sports initiative in the state. For this N.T.R.
Kreeda Vikas Kendrams (KVK) are being established to provide sports facilities to the children,
youth, men and women in all the 175 Assembly constituencies of Andhra Pradesh sanctioned
with an estimated cost of Rs 345.10 crores. Already 3 KVK are functioning.

 Aananda Lahari Programme @ all Urban areas in the state on every Sunday due to which the
happiness index has grown from 17% to 33%.
 Yuva Samskruthi:The target group of this programme is youth. There will be three components
1. C to C (Culture to College)
2. C& C (College & Culture)
3. C is C (College is Culture)

 Amaravthi Chandrudu: This programme is being conducted on Pournami (Full Moon) day
 Gruhinikala: This is intended for house wives who want to learn any art form and perform
 Bala Prathiba: Every Saturday auditorium in GVR Music college is earmarked for child artists
 Appointment of Kuchipudi Teachers: - 181 Kuchipudi teachers were appointed to teach the
students in Government schools the great style of dance Kuchipudi for which Andhra Pradesh is
birth place. Each teacher is paid Rs.12,000/- per month.
 Significant achievements in NAS (National Achievement Survey) rankings 2017. In class X,

Andhra Pradesh is 1st in Mathematics and 2nd in overall performance.

 From ranks of 13th ,14th and 23rd in NAS (National Achievement Survey) 2014 & 2015, Andhra
Pradesh rose to the ranks 1st, 5th and 8th in 3rd class, 5th class and 8th class respectively
 Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for Primary, Upper Primary and Secondary has improved to
85.61%, 83.96%, and 79.15% respectively as per the Unified District Information on School
Education (U-DISE) data of Andhra Pradesh for 2017-18.
 SSC pass % has increased from 91.16% in 2014 to 94.48% in 2018
 Dropout rates in 2017-18 have come down to 0%, 0.43% and 3.44% at Primary, Upper Primary &
Secondary compared to rate of 6.27%, 5.47% and 3.81% in 2015-16
 To improve the quality of School Education, 3640 digital classrooms have been set up in schools
providing computer and high-speed connectivity to the classrooms. Also, 1217 virtual
classrooms have been established in the state to bring quality teaching in schools in distant and
remote areas
 The impetus on improving girl education through Badikosta program under which several
initiatives such as the construction of girls hostels, bicycle distribution (3,81,142 bicycles were
distributed) & self-defense were undertaken
 Real time Mid-Day-Meal monitoring through NIC mobile application covering 35,00,000
students in 45,228 schools and introducing 5-day egg servings for the students
 Mid Day Meal facility is launched from this academic year in A.P. from 01.08.2018 to avoid
malnutrition among the poor students studying in Govt. Jr. Colleges. An amount of Rs. 23 Crores
have been sanctioned for this scheme
 Established 11 reputed national institutions such as IIT, NIT, AIIMS, IISER etc in the state by
providing 2912 acres of valuable land and releasing Rs.131.33 crores for land acquisition and
construction of compound walls.
 Issued 11 Letter of Intents (Expression of Interest) for the establishment of reputed greenfield
private universities such as VIT, SRM, KREA etc in the state.
 6 Institutes of Eminence (IOE) have been selected by MHRD, GoI to the state
 According to latest AISHE (All India Survey on Higher Education) Report for the year 2017-18,
Gross Enrolment Ratio of Andhra Pradesh is 30.9, above the national average of 25.2, an has
improved from 28.4 in 2010-11

 By 2017-18, Six (6) universities have come in top 100 in NIRF national rankings compared to
none participating in rankings till the year 2015. Also, Andhra University & Sri Venkateshwara
University have broken into top 50 in NIRF national rankings.
 10 state universities out of 16 have received NAAC accreditation with 4 universities achieving
A+ & A grades
 46 Government Degree Colleges and 84 Government Polytechnics (100%) have been provided
with Digital Classrooms providing access to digital infrastructure and high speed internet
connectivity
 Foreign collaborations with Wright State University, Ohio USA to provide a 75% fee reduction
for students of Andhra Pradesh. Collaborations with University of California, Berkeley and
Curtin University to increase foreign student’s participation in the state.
 Increase in fully immunization (1-5 years) from 79.78% (2014-15) to 112.95 % (2018-19)
 Increase in fully immunization (0-1 years) from 95.07% (2014-15) to 101.22 % (2018-19)
 Decrease in per capita Out Of Pocket Expenditure on healthcare from INR 5770 (2015) to INR
587.31 (2018) which is 90%
 Establishment of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone Limited (AMTZ), a first-of-its-kind enterprise

in India under the Government of Andhra Pradesh dedicated to Medical Device Manufacturing
 Badi Parivartana’s vision is to move towards ‘child-centric’ school education with a goal to
create an all-enabling ecosystem that can ensure ‘happy, fulfilled, resilient and responsible
students, who are future ready’.
 Higher Education in Andhra Pradesh has seen tremendous growth in the last 5 years as
evidenced in the annual reports of AISHE (All India Survey on Higher Education) which has shown
continuous improvement in indicators such as Student Teacher Ratio (from 17 to 19), the
number of universities (from 28 to 34) and GER (SCs & STs) increasing by on an average 1% point
 The Culture Department has taken more initiative to further growth in culture space. In this
regard 43.91 acres of land to be acquired with an estimation cost of Rs.23 Crores to Kuchipudi
Natyaramam. GO’s were issued to establish 7 academies namely,

 Nataka Academy was formed and started functioning. Remaining six will be kept in shortly.
 Universal Primary Education : Enrolment drives such as Mana Vooru, Mana Badi, Badi Pilustondi
were launched in the state to improve enrolment and retention of students.
 Recently, the state was awarded No. 1 in students employability in India Skills report 2019
 Employability levels of students have drastically improved from 42.08% in 2017 to 63.11% in
2018

Industry, Employment and Skill

Development, IT and Tourism
 Andhra Pradesh has about 58% labor work force engaged in agriculture and related which
produces about 32% share of GSDP
 To shift labor from agriculture, first step is to create low skill high volume jobs simultaneously in
sectors like Food Processing, Basic Electronics, Apparel, Tourism and related indirect jobs
 Share of manufacturing in AP(9.6%) is below the national average (16.7%)and need to be

improved to create job
 Share of services sector in AP is at 44%
 Tourism sector – a GVA propeller and employment generating sector including medical, health
care tourism and eco-tourism services
 Manufacturing sector growth in AP was below national average and negative in 2014
 Large industrial incentive backlog of Rs 2,060 crores was pending from 2010-11
 Fiscal measures and tax incentives to promote industrialization and economic growth – on the
lines extended to other erstwhile Special category States, was not provided to AP post
bifurcation
 Visakhapatnam – Chennai industrial corridor was facilitated through a loan, and not directly
through equity and grants by Government of India as was the case for ‘Delhi-Mumbai Industrial
Corridor’
 Setting up of Greenfield Petrochemical Complex in AP not taken up by GoI
 Setting up of Integrated Steel plant in YSR Kadapa district was not taken up by GoI

 Andhra Pradesh is ranked No. 1 amongst all Indian states on ease of doing business for two
consecutive years (2016 and 2017) by DIPP and World Bank
 Single Desk Portal (SDP): Launched SDP in April 2015; Offers 69 services cutting across 19
departments.
 All industrial approvals within 21-days
 Public Service Delivery Guarantee Act 2017: To provide time-bound delivery of 74 public
services for industry
 State released 12 policies including the Industrial development policy and various policies to
promote focus sectors
 During period 2014-19, average annual budget provided to Industries Department was Rs
1,593 crores, which is 2.25 times the average annual budget of Rs 707.58 crores during the two
years prior period (2012-13 and 2013-14) in the combined State
 Increased budget allocation for industrial incentives from average of Rs 312 crores per annum
during 2009-14, by nearly 4 times, to an average of Rs 1,218 crores from 2014-15 onwards
 Rs 3,675 crores (28,083 claims) released towards industrial incentives
 Conducted Partnership Summits in 2016, 2017 and 2018 at Visakhapatnam
 Executed 1,437 MoUs with committed investment of Rs 13.35 lakh crores & committed
employment 24.6 lakhs


 Industrial power consumption almost doubled from 1,784 MU in 2014-15 to 3,321 MU in 2017-
18
Vizag Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC):
 Funded by ADB (Rs 4,170 cr)

 GoAP contribution  1,434 cr
 Total 4 industrial nodes to be developed - Visakhapatnam, Srikalahasti (Chittoor),
Machilipatnam (Krishna) and Donakonda (Prakasam)
 Master planning of 2 nodes – Visakhapatnam (7,680 acres)& Srikalahasti(11,000 acres) –
completed
Chennai – Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC):
 Total 3 industrial nodes to be developed - Krishnapatnam (Nellore), Orvakal (Kurnool) and

Hindupur (Anantapur)
 CBIC included under National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementation Trust
(NICDIT)
Industrial parks and clusters:
 Mega Food parks (Nellore, Prakasam) and Integrated food parks (Vizianagaram, Kadapa,
Chittoor)
 2 Electronics Manufacturing clusters (EMC) in Tirupati
 MSME parks in 31 assembly constituencies (out of total 175) under execution
 Orvakal Mega Industrial Hub, Kurnool
 Mega Seed Park, Kurnool
 Koparthy Mega Industrial Park, Kadapa
 Fintech Valley in Visakhapatnam
 Common Effluent treatment plants (CETP) under execution at Atchutapuram and Naidupeta;
CETPs planned in Srikalahasi South, Nakkapalli, Rambilli and Mallavalli
 Sewage Treatment plant in Tirupati
Mukhyamantri Yuvanestam:
 Provides Rs. 1000 monthly allowance to unemployed youth; Opportunities for skill training,
internships, apprenticeships, or self employment
 APSSDC trained a total of 8.66 lakh youth
 International Institute of Digital Technologies (IIDT) setup in Tirupati

 State Institute of Hotel Management (SIHM) at Tirupati
 Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management at Nellore

 State Start up Rankings 2018 - AP stood no. 1
 AP Hosted Asia’s largest Block chain conference in 2017 and Vizag Fintech Festival in 2018
 Tourism - Major Campaigns : (a) Let’s Vizag, (b) Konaseema Monsoon and (c) Festive AP
 Large scale Festivals conducted: (Ex - Amaravati F1H2O Grand Prix, Social Media Summit &
Awards, Buddha Jayanthi Festival, Lepakshi Festival, VizagUtsav, AR Rehman live concert etc.)
 Project Sanskriti - 4 Rural Tourism hubs under development
Growth in Tourism:

Natural Resources Management

 After analyzing the deficiencies in Jalayagnam projects, Government adopted 3 pronged
strategy - Water conservation, River Linkage including Completion of pending projects and
Water Management including micro irrigation to achieve the vision of making the state drought
proof and to provide water security to all its Citizens.
 Expenditure of Rs.63,657.52 Crore is incurred in Water Resources Sector and irrigation facilities
are provided to an extent of 32.02 Lakh acres including stabilization
 Polavaram Project: Govt has given highest importance for the completion of the project, which
is the lifeline of the state. Total Expenditure incurred is Rs. 15,363.79 Crores, out of which Rs.
10,227.92 Crores is incurred after 1.4.2014. Govt of India reimbursed only Rs. 6,727.264 Cr. and
Rs. 3500.66 Cr. is yet to be reimbursed. It is programmed to complete the project by 2019.
 To realize early benefits of Polavaram Project, Government completed Patiseema lift Scheme
and linked two major rivers Godavari and Krishna. During the last 4 crop seasons, 263 TMC of
Godavari Water is diverted to Krishna.
 The value of output in Krishna delta is Rs.44,000 Crs in the last 4 crop seasons against
investment of Rs. 1667 Crs. on this Project
 Government prioritized 62 projects to complete them in a time bound manner. Out of these, 17
Projects are completed and inaugurated, 6 Projects are completed and ready for inauguration,
26 Projects are in progress and are scheduled to be completed
Interlinking of Rivers:
 To transfer water from surplus basins to deficit basins, Government have taken the task of
interlinking of all major rivers in the state.
 Godavari – Krishna River link, namely Pavithra Sangamam is already completed with the
commissioning of Pattiseema Lift scheme.
 Mega project of Godavari – Penna to transfer 320 TMC of water to the drought prone areas of
Guntur, Prakasm and Nellore district and supply water to Somasila reservoir is proposed to be
taken up in five Phases.

Neeru-Chettu / Neeru - Pragathi:
 Government promoted water conservation measures in a mission mode under primary sector
mission by taking up works of desilting of Tanks, Cascading of Tanks, Construction of Check
dams, percolation Tanks, Farm Ponds etc. and promoting micro irrigation like Drip & sprinkler
irrigation.
 3348 cascades are developed out of total 3587 cascades existing.
 8.356 Lakhs farm ponds are excavated.
 Due to water conservation measures, 84.51 TMC of water is additionally stored in the tanks and
other water bodies and 7.11 Lakh acres of ayacut is stabilized
Ground Water:
 The aim of the Government is to keep the Ground water level between 3 to 8 m.
 Due to large scale water conservation measures taken up, area with ground water level greater
than 8 m reduced from 62% to 58%.
 Deep water level mandals have come down from 200 to 179.
 Deep water level villages have come down from 2874 to 2297.
 There is a saving of about Rs. 440 Cr. in power charges annually in lifting of ground water.
 The availability of Ground Water is increased from 646 TMC to 708 TMC.
Water Management:
 As a part of better water management practices, it is ensured to release water to Godavari Delta
from 1st June onwards. Further, for the first time after last 25 years, water is released to Krishna
Delta in the month of June itself
 Micro Irrigation facilitates are created in 11.30 Lakhs Ac.
 Community lift cum drip Irrigation work is taken up in Anantapur Dt., in the command area of
PABR and Mid Penna Reservoir & Jeedipalli reservoir
Water Monitoring System:
 Established world class monitoring network with 1254 piezometers with Digital Water Level
Recorders and Telemetry, providing real time groundwater levels, 86 reservoir sensors and 1850
Automated Weather Stations providing reservoir levels, rainfall and weather parameters on real
time basis.
 MOU with ISRO  Developed an integrated Water Resources Information and Management
System (APWRIMS), one stop solution for all water related information and management
solutions
 Geo tagged all the 15-lakh agriculture bore wells in the state
 Lift Irrigation Schemes under APSIDC: During last 4 years, expenditure of Rs.1253.46 Crores is
incurred. 123 new LI Schemes are commissioned and 1.80 Lakhs Ac. new ayacut is created
 Green cover: Government launched “Mission Haritha Andhra Pradesh” and set an ambitious
target of 50% Green cover for the State by 2029 in a campaign mode under “Vanam-Manam”

 Intensive soil moisture conservation works were taken up in forest areas under Neeru-Chettu
campaign programme
 In the undivided state, during 2004-14, 86 projects were sanctioned with an outlay of Rs.
1,90,598 crores
 With a geographical area of 1,62,970 sq km, Andhra Pradesh ranks as the 8th largest state in
the country, situated in tropical region
 The State has the 2nd longest coastline in the country with a length of 974 km
 As per the forest records, the State ranks 9th in India having forest cover area of 36909.38 sq
km which accounts to 23.04% of the total geographical area. The green cover outside the
forest area is estimated to be 2.30%
 Andhra Pradesh has about 2351 no.of plant species and 1461 no. of animal species. Out of
these 68 floral (Red Sanders – Pride of AP, Cycas beddomei etc.,) and 10 faunal Species are
endemic to Andhra Pradesh.
 13 Sanctuaries, 3 National Parks, 2 Zoological parks, 1 Tiger Reserve, 1 Elephant reserve are
present in our State
 The combined Andhra Pradesh has recorded negative growth (-)273 sq km ((-)27,300 Ha.) in
terms of change of green cover as per India State of Forest Report (ISFR),2013.
 The management and operation of projects of Krishna and Godavari basins serving both in
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will be under the control of River management boards
constituted under the provisions of Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 (6 of 2014).
 The tenure of the Krishna Water Dispute Tribunal is extended to make project wise specific
allocation, and also to determine an operational protocol for project-wise release in the event of
deficit flows.
 Govt. promoted water conservation methods in a mission mode under Primary sector mission
by taking up Neeru- Chettu works like desilting of minor irrigation tanks, construction of check
dams and percolation tanks etc.

 Awareness campaigns are taken up under Neeru-Chettu and Jalasiriki Haarathi to create
awareness among the people of the value of water and the need for water conservation and
optimum utilisation of water
 Government has set an ambitious target of 50% Green cover for the State by 2029 as it
envisions a Green Andhra Pradesh with abundant forest cover for a thriving biodiversity and at
the same time act as a huge carbon sink.
Vanam-Manam:
 Government launched “Mission Haritha Andhra Pradesh” (MHAP) during 2016 with a goal to
achieve tree cover over 50% of the total geographical area of the State by 2029 in a campaign
mode under “VanamManam”.
 To achieve this goal, another 25% of the area (outside the notified forest) has to be brought
under various types of tree crops by involving people from all walks of life in the State.
 Purushottapatnam lift scheme is taken up to link Godavari and Yeleru rivers utilizing Polavaram
Left Main canal.
 Introduction and implementation of modern management practices like water audit, Water
Resources and Information Management System are introduced to improve the quality of
irrigation service delivery
 An Expenditure of Rs.63,657.52 Crore is incurred in Water Resources Sector and irrigation

facilities are provided to an additional extent of 32.02 Lakh acres including stabilization
 The long cherished dream of interlinking of rivers Godavari and Krishna became reality with
the commissioning of Pattiseema LIS in a record time of one year by March, 2016. During
2018-19, 96.94 TMC water is diverted.
 Purushothapatnam Lift Scheme: This Scheme taken up at a cost of Rs. 1638 Cr. is contemplated
for lifting 30 TMC of Godavari Water into Polavaram Left Main Canal and to Yeleru Reservoir
for creation of new ayacut of 1,47,386 Acres and stabilisation of 67,614 Acres and also meeting
the Drinking water and Industrial needs of Visakhapatnam District. This Scheme facilitates inter
linking of Godavari and Yeleru rivers.
 Priority Projects  62
 The Major rivers of Godavari and Krishna are already linked in the name of Pavitra Sangamam
with the completion of Pattisam lift scheme.

 It is proposed to link Godavari and Penna on one side and Godavari – Vamsadhara to link
through UttarandhraSujalaSravanthi and Vamsadhara – Nagavali and Nagavali –
Swarnamukhi, Vegavathi, Champavathi rivers on other side, creating a grand link of all major
rivers in the name of Maha Sangamam.
 Godavari – Penna Link: Action is initiated for interlinking Godavari and Pennar Rivers to divert
320 TMC of flood waters of Godavari to meet drinking and irrigation needs of drought prone
areas of Prakasam, Nellore & Chittoor Districts.
 Interlinking of Vamsadhara and Nagavali Rivers is taken up to stabilize 37,053 Ac. under
Narayanapuram Anicut
 Linking Nagavali River with Suvarnamukhi, Vegavathi and Champavathi Rivers is proposed to
supplement the drinking water needs of Vizianagaram Municipality and stabilization of
Gadigedda reservoir ayacut.
 Interlinking of Mahendratanaya, Bahuda Rivers with Vamsadhara River is proposed by taking

off High Level Canal from Hiramandlam Reservoir
 Deficit rainfall of (-) 34%, (-) 5%, (-) 29% and(-)14% in the last four years and deficit of (-) 35% as
on date during this water year (2018-19)
 The Central board of Irrigation and Power (CBIP), a GOI organization as presented prestigious
award for “Optimum and efficient Utilization of Water Resources” in Godavari Delta System
for saving the Rabi crop during the year 2015-16.
 Neeruchettu programme was launched on 19-02-2015 at Gummasamudram tank of B.

Kothakotamandal of Chittoor district .

 Impact established due to Neeru - Chettu works : About 84.51 TMC of water was additionally
stored in the tanks and other water bodies due to de-silting of tanks and construction of water
harvesting structures.
 Jalasiriki Haarathi : To create awareness among the farmers, students and general public about
the need for conservation of water, Government started the programme of Jalasirikihaarathi in
2017 and it will be conducted on 6th, 7th and 8th of September every year.
 AP Integrated Irrigation & Agriculture Transformation Project (APIIATP): The Objective is to

enhance agricultural productivity, profitability and resilience to climate variability in 1000
selected tanks in 12 districts stabilizing an ayacut of 2,28,056 Acres. The total Project cost is Rs
1600 crores .The Project duration is 6 years (2018-19 to 2023-24).
 AP Irrigation & Livelihood Improvement Project –II (APILIP-II) with JICA assistance: Rs. 2000
Crores out of which JICA share is Rs. 1683.30 Crores and Govt. of A.P share is Rs. 316.70 Crores
 NABARD assisted RIDF: National Agricultural Bank for Rural Development (NABARD) is assisting
the state government in construction of new Minor Irrigation Schemes, Restoration of Water
Bodies under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF).
 Schedule Tribe Component (STC): Pogonda Reservoir project was constructed across Byneru
River near Chintalagudem(V) of Buttaigudem(M) of West Godavari District. The Cost of Project is
Rs.129.48 Crores to create an Irrigation potential of 4000 Acres of Tribal and Non-Tribal families
of 14 Villages under Buttaigudemmandal and ayacut stabilization of 3652 acres under
Bandhakattu anicut
 Achievements of APSIDC: 123 LI schemes were commissioned and 1.80 lakh acres of new IP is
created.483 LI schemes are revived in last four years stabilizing 3.03 Lakh acres. Expenditure of
Rs.1253.46 Cr. is incurred.
 Major emphasis of the Government is on improving the groundwater recharge and keep the
groundwater levels above 8m. during pre-monsoon and below 3 meters in post monsoon.
 Established world class groundwater monitoring network with 1254 piezometers with Digital
Water Level Recorders and Telemetry
 Geo tagged all the 15-lakh agriculture bore wells in the state, first time in India.

 NTR Jalasiri programme is implemented to promote conjunctive use in the state, 21,000 bore
wells are drilled for small and marginal farmers so far.
 Since 2014, massive afforestation activities were taken up with a total of 90.84 crore seedlings
distributed to public and planted in village poramboke lands, revenue waste lands, Avenue
plantations along the state and national highways, institutional lands, school, college and
university compounds office complexes etc., contributing to the increase in green cover.
 In reserve forest areas, 28,821 ha of block plantations have been successfully raised in an
intensive manner under various state and plan schemes.
 Outside Reserve Forest, in convergence with MGNREGS and by involving all departments
1,65,890 Ha horticulture plantation, Home stead plantation in 11,35,945 no. households,
Institutional plantation in 4,242 no Institutes,1,777 ha block plantations,23,920 ha bund
plantations,416 Village parks have been taken up since the formation of “Navya Andhra”.
 On an average, 12 crore fruit, fodder and shade bearing seedlings per annum have been kept
ready for distribution and planting during Vanam-Manam under MGNREGS.
 An innovative practice of “Seed balls” has been initiated through which a total of 3597 Metric
Tons of seed of various forestry and social forest species have been dibbled successfully in forest
and revenue lands duly involving the women self-help groups and school children.
 As part of “Prakruti Pilustondi” awareness programme, forest department has been

successfully conducting events like green runs, cycle rallies, trekking, visits to natural forest
areas, debates, group discussions, elocutions, seminars, essay writing, quiz and painting
competitions etc., on nature and environment and value of forests to the humanity and
conservation of biodiversity and in mitigating climate change impacts.
 More than 1.30 crore seedlings were planted in these prakruthi pilisthondi programmes.
 Due to the well planned and concerted efforts, Andhra Pradesh stood 1st State in the country
in terms of increase of forest cover by 2,141 sq km (2,14,100 ha) and 37 Sq km (3,700 ha) of
Mangrove cover has been increased as per Forest Survey of India biennial status report
published in 2017 for the period post bifurcation.
 An increase of 317 sq.km has been observed in the water body coverage within forest as
compared to 2005 as per India status of Forest report, ISFR, 2017.

 Eco-Tourism Centres  24
 5 new Eco-Tourism centres are being developed and 8 locations have been taken up for
upgradation and 11 Temple Ecoparks are being developed during 2018-19 under Vanavihari
with financial outlay of Rs.10.00 cr
 Nagara vanams: To provide wholesome living environment and contributing to Smart, Clean,
Green and Healthy Cities to Urbanites, Nagaravanams (City Forests) are envisaged.
 Nagara Vanams  9 - During 2018-19, financial outlay of Rs.25.00 cr is allocated for

development of Nagaravanams
 Government is committed to realize vision 2029 by involving people from all walks of life and by
planting minimum 25 crores seedlings every year in the next 10 years and achieve Haritha
Andhra Pradesh

Environment, Air and Water Pollution

 A network with 43 ambient air quality monitoring station including 6 CAAQM stations has
been put in place throughout the state to assess the air quality and its changes.
 APPCB measures Air Quality Index which is a tool for effective communication of air quality
status to people. AQI is uploaded in the CM Dashboard for the benefit of general public.
 APPCB implemented all the environmental parameters and secured 100% score and overall
the AP state stood first in the country
 APPCB measures Air Quality Index which is a tool for effective communication of air quality
status to people in terms which are easy to understand. It transforms complex air quality data of
various pollutants into a single number (Index Value), nomenclature and colour.
 APPCB has taken initiative for installation of online emission and effluent monitoring system in
17category industries & common facilities (about 200 industries) and the data is connected to
APPCB & CPCB
 APPCB is monitoring ambient noise levels in the State of Andhra Pradesh at four locations
continuously by installing Real Time Noise Monitoring Stations (RTNMS) at Visakhapatnam,
Vijayawada and Tirumala
 APPCB is monitoring the water quality of rivers, lakes, canals, drains, ground water, coastal
waters, etc. throughout the state under the following programmes/projects

 Water quality monitoring under National Water Quality Monitoring Programme and National
River Conservation Programme is done at 51 stations on monthly or half yearly basis.
 Water quality monitored at these stations at regular interval has found to be of ‘C class’ i.e. the
water is fit for drinking with conventional treatment and the BOD < 3 mg/lit which is
satisfactory

Renewable Energy
 In order to accelerate the capacity addition in RE sector particularly in Wind and Solar power
sector, the State Govt. has come up with AP Solar Power Policy 2015 and AP Wind Power Policy
2015 with fiscal incentives for large scale promotion of projects.
 AP State is first in the country that announced policy for promotion of Solar and Wind hybrid
power projects.
 Under the Solar Park initiatives taken by MNRE, the Govt. of A.P. is the first state signed MOU
with GOI to develop solar parks and has planned to develop solar parks in the state.
 4000 MW capacity solar parks are being developed in the state in Ananthapur, Kurnool and
Kadapa districts
Solar Pump sets:
 NREDCAP has formulated an innovative scheme for large scale promotion of solar pump sets
to benefit the farmers and to minimise the subsidy component towards free power to the State
Government.
 Under the scheme, the APDISCOMs are availing loan from PFC and other financial institutions to
extend loan for promotion of the solar pump sets.
 The loan repayment will be made by the DISCOMs only.
 The farmers will bear an amount of Rs.55,000/- per each solar pump set and balance will be
provided by MNRE/APDISCOMs
Waste to Energy Projects:
 Under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, it is conceptualized scientific and efficient municipal waste
management as a priority project.
 A tariff based bidding process has been undertaken to select developers for implementing
Waste to Energy Projects in 10 clusters on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT)
basis.
 LOI was issued for an aggregate capacity of 63 MW in 10 clusters
 The State is also taking up 160 MW Wind Solar Hybrid Project with storage with the help of
SECI and World Bank. This would be the first of its kind “Wind Solar Hybrid Project Storage” in
the entire world and would be completed by mid-2019

 A pilot project of replacing 250 conventional pumpsets with BLDC pumpsets was successfully
completed in APEPDCL and the feedback from farmers has been very positive.
 The cumulative renewable energy capacity in the State has reached 7,464 MW which includes
4,059 MW of wind and 2,591 MW of Solar.
 The state has also discovered very low tariff for solar power @ Rs. 2.70 per unit which was
reduced from Rs. 6.49 per unit in the year 2014.
 The state is meeting around 22% (RPPO) of power through renewable sources during the
current year (FY 2018-19) as against only 1.85% during 2013-14.
 Solar Parks with total capacity of 4,000 MW are being developed in Anantapur, Kurnool and
Kadapa Districts, of which 1,850 MW are already commissioned.
 1000 MW Kurnool solar park is the largest solar park at one location when it was
commissioned.
 An investment of around Rs.36, 604 crores has been made in the State in Renewable Energy
since June 2014 which is generating employment around 13,000 No’s (Majorly in Drought prone
Rayalaseema Zone thereby improving the economy around that locality).

Mines and Geology

 Mining sector is one among the Seven Growth Engines identified for Ease of Doing Business
(EoDB) in the State of Andhra Pradesh
 Mineral revenue has increased at a CAGR of 26.52% over the last 4 years
 Gross Value Addition (GVA) in mining sector is considerably increased from -2.73% in FY 2013-
14 to 8.9% in FY 2017-18. Target fixed for F.Y. 2018-19 is 14.8%
 Sand for free of cost has significantly brought down the cost of the construction for general
public and industries and helped in infrastructure development.
 Free Sand Policy was introduced from 02.03.2016. As per the Policy, the sand in Andhra
Pradesh is available free of cost for all people.
 Public feedback on Sand Prices and Sand Policy Implementation through PRAJA PARISHKARA
VEDIKA (PPV)-1100
 For effective implementation of Free Sand Policy, a 5 member District Level Committee headed
by the District Collector
 Currently, there are 33 performance indicators being monitored against the set target on the
A.P. Real Time Outcome Monitoring System portal.
 District Mineral Foundation Trust (DMFT) have been established in all the 13 districts of the
State

Social Empowerment and Welfare

Andhra Pradesh was the 1st State to establish/implement
 In the year 1984 , an exclusive Residential School Society for ensuring educational attainment by
Scheduled Castes children
 In the year 1986, the institution of the Integrated Tribal Development Agency for holistic
development of Scheduled Tribes
 In the year 1998 - the Munduadugu Scheme for economic development of Scheduled Castes
 In the year 1998 Aadarna Scheme for providing tool kits to the B.C. occupational castes & the
Cheyuta Scheme for welfare of the Differently Abled
 In the year 1999 – the Roshni scheme for providing micro-loans to the Minorities
 In the year 1998, by implementing the Velugu framework for organising & federating the Self
Help Groups (SHGs) , established a new paradigm in the country for the social and economic
empowerment of women
 Andhra Pradesh by enacting the Scheduled Castes Sub Plan and the Scheduled Tribes (Planning,
Allocation and Utilisation of Financial Resources) Act, 2013, is the 1st State in the country to
provide a legal framework for the Sub-Plans, meant for the welfare & development of the
Scheduled Castes & the Scheduled Tribes.
 After the Reorganisation of the State , the State has articulated it’s vision for the future in the
Vision 2029 document & a key objective of the Vision strategy is to achieve “inclusive, equity
based citizen focused development and growth of Swarna Andhra by 2029”
Common Platform for implementation of schemes of the Welfare Departments :
(a) JNANABHUMI for all Scholarships, Education related schemes, Hostels & Residential Schools
(b) Pedarikam Pai Gelupu (PGP) for all Welfare Finance Corporations schemes
Jnanabhumi:
 Smart portal for Education & Scholarships, is providing timely, seamless,paperless & hassle-free
delivery of Scholarships to (20) lakh students, studying in (8,000)educational institutions &
services for administration of Hostels & Residential Schools.
 Secured the (a) Skoch e-Governance Award-2017 & (b) CSI-Nihilient- 2018 “Award of
Appreciation” in e-Governance

Pedarikam Pai Gelupu (PGP):
 PGP (Pedarikam Pai Gelupu), is developed as a common IT platform for (10) Welfare Finance
Corporations, (11) Federations & (6,500) Bank Branches, servicing (7) lakh applicants & (2)
lakh beneficiaries with annual outlay of Rs 2,800 crores.
 PGP has secured prestigious CSI-Nihilient 2017 - Award for Excellence in e-Governance
 MGNREGS fund dovetailed with Tribal Welfare funds for WBM roads with an outlay of Rs 800
crores, B.T. Roads with outlay of Rs 596 crores, Compound Walls with outlay of Rs 77 crores and
livelihoods related activities viz. development of Coffee and Shade plantations being taken up in
the tribal areas.
 CFMS has brought last-mile visibility in financial accounting
 The citizen grievance redressal improved by Mee-Kosam
 Key Performance Indicators (KPI) & Real-Time Outcome Monitoring (ROMS) matrix has
brought about objective and outcomes-based measurement of the performance.
 Kutumba Vikasam (KV) & Samaj Vikasam (SV) has created a Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG)-led framework for social empowerment and welfare.
 Safety nets for vulnerable sections created by implementing new schemes such as Chandranna
Bima (Insurance), Chandranna Pelli Kaanuka (Girl Child Marriage), Pensions for Dappu Artists,
Pensions and Toolkits for Cobblers,etc.
 Unit cost was enhanced to commensurate with actual cost:
 Additional Financial assistance to vulnerable categories: Duly considering economic condition

of SCs/STs, additional support of Rs.50,000 /- for SCs and Rs.50,000 to Rs. 1.00 Lakh is provided
for each ST beneficiary.

 Across the 3 departments covered in the sub plan, the budget allocation increased from Rs.
12,716 Crore in 2014-15 to Rs. 25,904 in 2018-19.
Government has enhanced the Scholarship (MTF) rates to all categories

(SC/ST/BC/EBC/KAPU/MW/DW) under Post Matric Scholarships scheme, as follows:
 Upto 33.33 % increase for Department Attached Hostels

 Upto 130.7% increase, for College Attached Hostels
 Upto 150% increase, for day scholars
 MTF is being provided for the 1st time to EBC & Kapu Students
 Kapu MTF made on par with that for BC students
 Differently-abled students MTF brought on par with that for SC/ST students
 Diet Charges have also been increased upto Rs.1,400/- per month
 Ambedkar Overseas Education Scheme: The Scholarship grant for SC/ST/Minority Students,
pursuing higher education abroad, is enhanced to Rs.15.00 Lakhs from Rs.10.00 Lakhs under
Ambedkar Over Seas Education Scheme
 NTR Videshi Vidyadarana: Financial assistance at the rate of Rs. 10.00 Lakh per BC student(s) for
pursuing higher studies in Post Graduate Courses in Foreign Universities

 NTR Unnatha Vidyadarana: A scheme to provide professional guidance to students appearing

for competitive examinations i.e., UPSC civil services examination through reputed private
institutions. An amount of Rs.1.30 Lakh per student will be paid as institutional fee and an
amount of Rs. 10,000/- per month will be paid to the student as a stipend for a period of nine
months.
 Chandranna Pelli Kaanuka: To provide Marriage incentive on a near-real time basis to eligible
brides belonging to SC, ST, BC, Minorities, Differently-abled & APBOCWWB members & issue of
Marriage Certificate to eligible married couple
 Pensions To Dappu Artists: To provide Financial Assistance of Rs 1,500 per month to Dappu
Artisans, this scheme is introduced during 2018-19 with budget outlay of Rs. 12.00 crores.
 Pensions & Toolkits To Traditional Cobblers: To provide pension of Rs 1,000 per month to the
Traditional Cobblers, Rs 10,000 for Tool kits and Rs 20,000 for working capital, this scheme is
introduced during the year 2018-19 with the budget outlay of Rs. 60.00 crores.
 New Braille Press Established at Guntur: Manufacturing and supply of Braille note books and
text books with the rate of Rs. 1.29 Crores was releasedby Govt of India
 Establishment of Home for Orthopedic At Guntur To Cover 100 Beneficiaries
 Government have sanctioned 15.17 Lakh houses with a Project cost of Rs.29,837 Crores.(NTR
Rural Housing-10.09 Lakhs, PMAY-NTR Gramin-1.21 Lakhs PMAY-NTR Urban-BLC-3.87 Lakhs)
 NTR Nuthana Gruha Pravesa Mahothsavalu :1.00 lakh completed houses were inaugurated in a
single day on 02.10.2017 in 11,831 GPs / Municipal Wards.

 Budget of the B.C welfare Department has increased by Rs.3548.07 Crores(133.13%) between
2014 – 2015 to 2018 – 2019
 Government has enhanced the B.C Sub Plan Budget by 5360.50 Crores (80.72%) between the
years 2014 -2015 to 2018 -2019
 Government has enhanced the Scholarship (M.T.F) to B.Cs, E.B.Cs and Kapu students under
Post Metric Scholarship scheme from Rs.1050/- to 1400/- per student
Aadarana – 2018:
 Flagship programme of the Government wherein Artisans are provided with Modern Tools with
a budget of Rs.964.00 crores to improve their skills and income levels for enhanced livelihoods
 Under the scheme the Government has sanctioned 90 % subsidy with beneficiary contribution
10% covering 402500 beneficiaries.
 NHFDC, New Delhi has released Rs. 7.00 Crores, towards Loans to the unemployed disabled
persons to establish Self-employment units which covered 700 beneficiaries.
Minorities - Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (Msdp)/ Pmjvk (Pradhana Mantri Janavikas

Karyakram):
 Aims at improving the Socio- economic conditions of Minorities and providing basic amenities
to them for improving the quality of life of the people and reducing imbalances in the identified
Minorities’ Concentration Areas, where minorities population is more than 25% in that area.
 Government of Andhra Pradesh introduced Scheme of Incentive of Rs. 5,000/- per month to
Imams and Rs. 3,000/- per month to Mouzans of income-less Masjids
 Four commodities (Sugar 2Kg, Wheat Atta 5Kg, Vermicelli (Semiya) 1 Kg and Ghee 100ml) were
distributed to eligible families as Ramzan Thofa, free of cost.
 Chandranna Christmas / Sankranthi Kanuka : Six commodities (Redgram Dal ½ Kg, P.Oil ½ Ltr.,
Chana Dal ½ Kg, Jaggery ½ Kg, Wheat Atta 1 Kg and Ghee 100 ml) were distributed under
Chandranna Kanuka at free of cost.

 Financial Assistance to Pilgrimage to Holy Land of Jerusalem has been increased to Rs.40000/-
for the pilgrims whose annual income is below Rs.3.00 Lakhs and for other pilgrims whose
annual income is above Rs.3.00 Lakhs and the subsidy shall be Rs.20000/-
 Pasupu Kumkuma: In order to enable the SHG Members to undertake higher order livelihood
activities, the Government have introduced the scheme “Pasupu Kumkuma”, to provide a one-
time financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- per SHG member.
 Chandranna Bima: It has been launched on October 2, 2016 to provide social security cover for
2.5 crore unorganized sector workers. With convergence of existing insurance schemes AABY,
PMSBY, State accident death and disability scheme, the benefits are consolidated and offered
under the programme. SERP is the implementing agency for the scheme.
NTR BHAROSA PENSIONS:
 Pension amount enhanced from Rs.200/- to Rs.1000/- per month to Old Age, Widow, Weavers,
Toddy Tappers and AIDS patients
 From Rs.500/- to Rs.1000/- per month to People With Disabilities (PWD) having 40% to 79%
degree of disability
 Rs.1500/- per month for PWDs having 80% and above degree of disability w.e.f September, 2014
In 2018-19, the following new categories have been brought under the fold of NTR Bharosa:
STREENIDHI – LIVELIHOOD LOANS TO SHG WOMEN (RURAL & URBAN)
Loans:
 Between the financial years 2014-15 to 2018-19, the number of beneficiaries cumulatively have
increased by about 200%, from 5.69 lakhs to 16.77 lakhs compared to the period up to 2013-14.
 Similarly, there has been an increase of 342% in the amount of loans disbursed. They increased
from Rs. 975 crore to Rs. 4,313 crores in the said periods

Vaddi Leni Runalu:
 There has been a (311) % increase in the extent of loans waived, from Rs. 57.99 Crores for
the period 2011-12 to 2013-14, to Rs. 238.99 Crores corresponding to the period 2014-15 to
2018-19
 Beneficiary SHG groups also increased, from 1.7 lakh SHG groups in the period 2011-12 to
2013-14 to 6.89 lakh SHG groups in the period 2014-15 to 2018-19.
BANK LINKAGE:
 An amount of Rs. 34,669 Crores have been released as loans for livelihood purposes during the
period 2009-10 to 2013-14, covering (15,72,225) SHGs.
 In the period 2014-15 to 2018-19, the coverage of the scheme has been increased to Rs.
63,283.57 Crore, covering (20,50,794) SHGs.
 Government have waived interest on loans taken by the SHGs. (6,56,747) SHGs have
benefitted from this scheme to the tune of Rs. 2,514 Crore
Unnati:
 For the ‘Poorest of the Poor’ strategy livelihood/assets were provided to 2,56,553 households
covering (3,09,061) beneficiaries, incurring an expenditure of Rs.1,035.96 Crores.
SERP and MEPMA are the implementing agencies under Chandranna Pelli Kaanuka. So far,
marriage incentive of Rs. 139.25 Crores have been disbursed to (35,987) eligible beneficiaries.
A new scheme- Raksha has been introduced to distribute sanitary napkins to 15 lakh SHG
women and 10 lakh adolescent girls, with a budget of Rs. 100 Crore.
161 backward Mandals comprising of 3268 Gram Panchayats, have been declared ODF
In convergence with NREGS, 1,53,889.69 lakh acres have been brought under the fold of
horticultural plantations and 10,162 kilometers have been brought under avenue plantation.
LABOUR, E&T (CHANDRANNA BHEEMA):
1) Chandranna Bhima is a comprehensive social security scheme for all unorganized workers providing
coverage as follows:
 Rs.5 lakh in case of accident death/disability

 Rs.3.62 lakh for partial disability
 Rs.2 lakh for natural death besides
 scholarship of Rs.1200/- per child studying in 9th to 12th classes
2) Scheme is formulated under the Unorganized Workers Social Security Act, 2008 in order to provide
social security to all the unorganized workers.

3) Labour Department is the nodal agency and the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty is the
scheme implementing agency
In addition to unorganized workers, ‘Rythu Bhima’ introduced in 2018-19, covering 9 lakh farmers
 On implementation of National Food Security Act,2013 the distribution of Rice is enhanced to

5kgs per unit without any limit on units (NO CAP) by incurring 10,358 crores of Rupees Subsidy.
Sugar is distributed @ 1 kg (instead of ½ kg) to all AAY cards by incurring subsidy of 14 crores of
Rupees per month
 Introduced Red Gram Dal, Ragi, Jowar and Double Fortified Salt under PDS scheme to change
the food habits of the BPL families to improve their health standards.
 On 8th June 2017, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh declared the State as Smoke Free State/ 100% LPG
enabled state.


Energy and Trunk Infrastructure

Energy Sector:
 Andhra Pradesh was the first State in the country to introduce Power Sector Reforms during
1998
 As a result of the reforms, the APSEB was unbundled into APTRANSCO, APGENCO and DISCOMS
and independent APERC was established
 The state was facing severe energy deficit (22 MU per day) at the time of State formation in
June, 2014
 The allocation of power from APGENCO stations has been done based on G.O. 20 dated 08th
May 2014 which has allocated 46.11 %of the total capacity of APGENCO stations (Existing &
Under construction) to Andhra Pradesh. This figure was arrived at based on consumption of FY
2006-07.
 Power was not allocated based on geographical location
 Resulted in a capacity loss of 1,142 MW to Andhra Pradesh
 The financial impact on the state over the PPA term for meeting this shortfall from open market
would be an NPV of around Rs.10,000 Crs.
 As per AP Reorganization Act, power of Central Generating Stations (CGS) should be allocated
based on last 5 years consumption (AP – 47.88%). However, the allocation from CGS was done
based on FY 2006-07 consumption only (AP – 46.11 %). Due to this, AP has lost a capacity of 62
MW which implies an energy loss of around 422 MU per annum
UDAY Scheme:
 Government of Andhra Pradesh have joined UDAY scheme during June, 2016.
 As per the scheme, 75% of the losses of AP DISCOMS as on 30.9.2015 amounting to Rs.8892
crores have been taken over by State Government and DISCOM bonds with the State
Government guarantee are being issued for the remaining 25% of the losses.
IPDS Scheme:
 Government of Andhra Pradesh proactively signed up for IPDS scheme with the objectives of
Strengthening of sub-transmission and distribution network in the urban areas for which an
amount of Rs.690 Crores has been sanctioned out of which expenditure has been incurred for
Rs.625 crores.

DDUGJY Scheme:
 Government of Andhra Pradesh signed up for DDUGJY scheme which will enable to initiate
much awaited reforms in the rural areas for which an amount of Rs.921 Crores has been
sanctioned out of which expenditure has been incurred for Rs.713 Crores
“Power for All” Scheme:
 Andhra Pradesh is one of the three states (along with Rajasthan and Delhi) selected by the
Government of India to roll out the ‘Power for All’ program launched in 2014.
 The development objective of Andhra Pradesh 24X7 Power for All Project for India is to increase
the delivery of electricity to customers and to improve the operational efficiency and system
reliability in distribution of electricity.
APDRP – Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project:
 Andhra Pradesh Disaster Recovery Project is being implemented by Government of Andhra

Pradesh with Financial assistance from World bank for providing Under Ground cabling in
Visakhapatnam City
 Under the Solar Park initiatives taken by MNRE, the Govt. of A.P. is the first state which signed
MOU with GOI to develop solar parks and has planned to develop solar parks in the state.
Waste to Energy Projects:
 Waste to Energy Projects are conceptualized under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan for a scientific and
efficient municipal waste management as a priority project.
 A tariff based bidding process has been undertaken to select developers for implementing
Waste to Energy Projects in 10 clusters on Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT)
basis.
 LOI was issued for an aggregate capacity of 63 MW in 10 clusters
 The State is also taking up 160 MW Wind Solar Hybrid Project with storage with the help of SECI
and World Bank. This would be the first of its kind “Wind Solar Hybrid Project Storage” in the
entire world and would be completed by mid-2019
 APSECM (Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission) is a society registered under AP
Societies Act to take up initiatives to spread awareness regarding Energy Conservation measures
in all sectors.

BLDC Pumpsets schemes:
 With an ultimate commitment to increase the income of farmers, provide assured power to
agriculture pump sets during day time and change the agriculture as a most reliable sector, State
Government is contemplating to introduce another unique “Grid connected solar pump set and
income generating scheme” using Brushless DC motor (BLDC) pumpsets
 Under this scheme, the government will provide “Grid connected solar pump sets” to farmers.
 The farmers can use the free power for irrigation and sell the remaining surplus to the grid.
Electric Vehicles and Charging Station:
 Government with a view to make Andhra Pradesh one of the major hubs for electric mobility,
has introduced “Electric Mobility Policy 2018-23”.
 This Policy aims to support every aspect of Electric Mobility and accelerating adoption of Electric
Vehicles that eventually lead to healthier climate
 The state was facing severe energy deficit (22.5 MU per day) at the time of State formation in
June, 2014.
 All the agricultural feeders are being supplied 7 hours of free power
 The installed capacity in the State has increased by 100% during last four and half years. It has
increased from 9,529 MW to 19,080 MW.
 The energy met has increased from 43,810 MU during 2013-14 to 62,000 MU during 2018-19,
registering an increase of 9% annually.
 The per capita consumption of electricity has increased to 1,174 units from 957 units during
the period
 Andhra Pradesh has become the second state in India to achieve 100% electrification of all
households during June 2016
 AP TRANSCO has taken up green energy corridor for evacuation of power from wind and solar
projects at a total sanctioned cost of Rs.777.76 crores with funding from KFW.
 ADB has sanctioned Rs.637 crores to APTRANSCO for taking up EHT substations and lines for
evacuation of power under Visakhapatnam Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC)
 APEPDCL has improved from “B+” rating to “A” rating during 2018-19

 APSPDCL has improved from “B” rating to “B+” rating during 2018-19
 The cumulative renewable energy capacity in the State has reached 7,464 MW which includes
4,059 MW of wind and 2,591 MW of Solar.
 APTransco has achieved transmission availability of 99.90% which is amongst highest in the
country.
 A pilot project of replacing 250 conventional pumpsets with BLDC pumpsets was successfully
completed in APEPDCL
 MoU Signed with EESL for the supply for 17 lakh smart meters (11 lakh for APSPDCL and 6 lakh
for APEPDCL) during the Partnership Summit in February 2018
Andhra Pradesh:
 “Best State Of India For Energy Security, Governance & Sustainability”- 2nd Renewable Energy
Promotion Association (REPA) State Awards 2016
 “ Best State for PSE's Investment in India”
 “Best Emerging State in Solar Power”
Aviation Sector:
 The newly formed state of Andhra Pradesh had 04 public operational airports and 01 private
airport namely: Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, and Puttaparthi (Private
airport).
 Government has reduced the tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 16% to 1 %, a first of its
kind in the country
 GOAP has created the AP Regional Airport Development Fund (APRADF) through the AP civil
Aviation Policy. The fund was utilized for providing regional connectivity and starting
operations in Kadapa Airport.
 State capital Amaravati got connected to first International sector i.e. Singapore.
 Passenger movement at AP Airports enhanced to 5.5 MPPA (FY 18-19)
 Growth rate achieved over the last four years is 38% (CAGR)

 Stands at No.2 in terms of largest number of operational airports in the country.
 State government has taken action to develop 3 new airports at Bhogapuram (Greenfield
International Airport) near Visakhapatnam, Orvakal (No-frills Airport) near Kurnool and
Dagadarthi (Greenfield Airport) in Nellore districts.
 Airstrip at Kuppam, Chittoor district
Maritime Sector:
 Andhra Pradesh has a coastline of about 974 Kms with one Major Port at Visakhapatnam under
the administrative control of Government of India and 14 notified Ports under the control of
Government of Andhra Pradesh, out of which 5 are functional Ports.
 Government of India has proposed the development of Second Major Port at Durgarajapatnam
in Nellore District as per State Bifurcation Act, 2014 which was supposed to be operational by
the year 2018
 Government Andhra Pradesh has formulated AP Port Policy-2015 to integrate various incentives
available for Infrastructure Projects under one umbrella to make Andhra Pradesh a lucrative
destination for the investments.
 Due to the robust Port Policy of Government of Andhra Pradesh could award 2 new ports under
PPP (viz. Bhavanapadu Port in Srikakulum District and Kakinada SEZ Port in East Godavari)
 The Andhra Pradesh has moved from Third position in 2013-14 with 116.9 MMT to Second
position in 2018-19 with 173 MMT in terms of cargo traffic in India.
 The CAGR for cargo traffic from 2013-14 to 2018-19 is 9% which is the highest in the country
 Achievements: Development of National Waterway 4 between Jaggiahpeta and Vijayawada (92

kms), Operation of Ro-Ro from Vijayawada to Amravati, Formulation of Boat Safety Manual for
Inland Water Transport, Developments of 3 MMLPs (Multi-Modal Logistics Parks) by CONCOR in
Visakhapatnam, Kakinada and Krishnapatnam
 Government of Andhra Pradesh desires to achieve the following by the year 2025
 Increasing the Cargo Handling capacity to 750 MMT

 Cargo traffic of 500 MMT, 5 million TEUs

 Fully operational additional 4 Non Major Ports (viz. Bhavanapadu in Srikakulam District,
Kakinada SEZ in East Godavari District, Machilipatnam in Krishna District
&Ramayapatnam in Prakasham District)
 Operation of 6 Major River port
 15 MMLPs (Multi-Modal Logistics Parks)
 5 CEZ (Coastal Employment Zones)
 Dedicated Road and Rail connectivity to all the ports
Gas Infrastructure Sector:
 Natural Gas, with its low carbon emission rate, is one of the cleanest primary energy resource
 Gas Infrastructure existing in the State of Andhra Pradesh in Jun’14 is as under:
 For the first time in Indian CGD Project context, Government of Andhra Pradesh accorded
Blanket Permission to lay CGD Pipelines in all Cities / Towns of East & West Godavari Districts
free of cost

 Capital investment of over Rs.330 Cr. made in the Gas Infrastructure Projects during last 4
years which has directly contributed in GDP Growth of the State.
Fiber Grid Sector:
 Fiber Grid is identified as one of the 5 Grids of Government of Andhra Pradesh to accelerate
socio-economic growth of the State.
 Fiber Grid is established primarily aimed at harnessing the power of information resource and
enabling provision of qualitative and cost-effective IT, Communication and other related
services to all the citizens.
 Andhra Pradesh State Fibernet Limited (APSFL) formed by GoAP during 2015 aims to promote
Digital inclusiveness and bridge urban-rural divide by providing affordable, high-speed
broadband connectivity to households, deepening the reach of internet in the rural areas.
 At the time of bifurcation in June 2014, wired broadband penetration is less than 9% and wired
landline penetration is very low in the newly formed state.
 Government of Andhra Pradesh have incorporated AP State FiberNet Limited (APSFL) during
October 2015 to provide 15 Mbps of high-speed internet, landline telephony and 300 channels
on IP based Television (IPTV) along with value added services to each citizen and Government
offices of Andhra Pradesh.
 State government has incorporated Andhra Pradesh Towers Limited (APTL) with an aim to
create robust telecom tower infrastructure for enhancing the existing mobile connectivity in
rural and remote areas of the state using AP Fiber infrastructure.
 AP Content Corporation – Aims to provide and curate rich content and make it accessible to all
cross sections of citizens
 AP Drones Corporation – Aims to be a regulator and single-stop solution provider using drones
to enhance the efficiency of various government departments and provide better governance to
citizens
 AP Virtual Classrooms Corporation – Envisages to provide quality and uniform education in all
government and municipal schools

Achievements:
 First state government entity in India to become licensed Internet Service Provider, Telecom
Service Provider and IPTV provider
 First state government entity in India to adopt and roll out one of the most advanced
technology in communication
 First of its kind in the world to provide triple play services at an affordable price of Rs.149 per
month
 APSFL has introduced Free Space Optic Communication (FSOC) to provide connectivity to the
remote and agency areas in the difficult terrains of Andhra Pradesh. Using this technology,
APSFL has demonstrated for first time in the world connecting a remote tribal village on video
conference to an international forum at Davos.
 FSOC technology is being utilized to provide quality education to the students of tribal villages
in Araku, Rampachodavaram etc through virtual classroom project
 APSFL in the last 4.5 years has contributed to increase of 5.7% of internet penetration in the
state thereby contributing to an increase of 0.08% of GDP of the state as per the correlation
Roads and Buildings : Achievements 2014-18
National Highways:
 Government of India has approved the Amaravati – Anantapur Greenfield expressway for a
length of 384.00 km with an approximate cost of Rs.20,000 Crores, to be executed by the NHAI.
 Land Acquisition cost will be shared 50:50 between GoI and State Government and the process
of acquisition for 100m Right of Way (RoW) is already initiated.
 2164 Km of R&B roads have been upgraded as National Highways since June 2014
 Total length of National Highways in the state is increased from 4294 Km to 6458Km. Thereby,
increment of 50.39% National Highways network has been achieved in the state.
 11 roads having total length of 717 km are declared as In-Principle National Highways.
 Ongole – Bestavaripeta road (via Gotlagattu) (110 km) in Prakasam district and Malkangiri –
Sabbavaram road (280 km) in Visakhapatnam district connecting with Odisha are identified for
up-gradation as National Highways to develop under Bharatmala Pariyojana Scheme and
targeted to improve by 2020.

 Introduced 1033 Helpline and SukhadYatra App for public to know their Highways and
Amenities available at the nearest places
 Asian Development Bank (ADB) – As part of Vizag - Chennai industrial Corridor Development
program (VCIC-DP), 66.30 Km of road projects are taken up with a cost of Rs.938.00 Cr
 World Bank aided AP Road Sector Project (APRSP) – Under Up-gradation component of the
project, 8 works for a length of 231 km costing Rs.724 Cr have been sanctioned for widening &
strengthening of identified State Highways and are nearing completion
 World Bank aided National Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project (NCRMP) – 35 works costing Rs.365
Cr have been sanctioned in Cyclone damaged coastal districts for reconstruction of 53 Km length
of roads and 30 bridges and all works are nearing completion
 World Bank aided AP Disaster Recovery project (APDRP) – 20 works costing Rs.259.40 Cr have
been sanctioned for HudHud Cyclone damaged districts (Srikakulam, Vizianagaram,
Visakhapatnam& East Godavari).
 New Development Bank (NDB) –Two projects AP Mandal Connectivity and Rural Connectivity
Improvement Project (APMCRCIP)&AP Roads and Bridges Reconstruction Project (APRBRP) for a
length of 301 1 Km costing Rs.3200 Cr each(Total Rs.6400 Cr) were proposed and is under
consideration of the New Development Bank (NDB) for improving the Two lane road
connectivity
Economic Cities:
In line with the vision for Economic Cities and for the first time in the country, 100+ Economic Cities has
been planned across all major ULB’s in the State:
 Srikakulam: Cold Chain, Warehousing & Logistics, MSME

 Vizianagaram: Plastic City, Warehouse & Logistics, MSME
 Visakhapatnam: Construction City, Light Engineering
 East Godavari: Food processing, Knowledge Hub
 West Godavari: Retail Park, Logistics
 Krishna: MSME, Light Engineering, Electricals, Knowledge, R&D, Packaging
 Guntur: Constr. City, Logistics, Assembly, IT, Light Ind., Textile, Furnishing
 Prakasam: Manufacturing Hub, Warehousing & Logistics, Bio City
 Kurnool: Pharma City, Construction City, Plastic City, MSME, Diary, Printing
 Ananthapur: Defence City, Korean City (leveraging KIA), Logistics
 Kadapa: Sarees, Textile, Aromatic Medical Products

 Nellore: Stainless Steel, Utensils

 Chitoor: Construction City, Timber City, Cotton Knitwear, Logisitcs
 Andhra Pradesh Economic Cities Promotion and Development Corporation (APEDCO) has been
established as the Nodal Agency to spearhead the Economic Cities initiatives and implement
projects across the State
 JET City: First phase of the project has been grounded in Jakkampudi, Vijayawada
 APCON City Amaravati: Construction City is being developed with APCRDA in Amaravati
 Pharma City: Being developed in Orvakal, Kurnool
 Bio City: in Singarayakonda and Aromatic Medical Products in Kadapa
Amaravati Capital City:
Impact of losing Hyderabad:
 Huge disadvantage in terms of urbanisation with meagre 27% urbanisation in the state which
was lower than the national average
 Hyderabad city had a population of nearly 10 million i.e. 12% of the population of combined A.P.
state and 30% of state revenue is generated from capital region
 Government of India had constituted an expert committee (Sivarama Krishnan Committee) for
study and to suggest the location for new capital
 Sivarama Krishnan Committee had in its report made an indicative cost estimate for AP Capital
Zone Buildings, Infrastructure etc. of Rs.27,097 crore (2014 prices).
 Sivarama Krishnan Committee had indicated an amount of Rs.4,49,505 crores is required for the
overall economic development of Andhra Pradesh
 The capital region consisting of 7317 sq.km was notified, which has subsequently been
expanded to 8603.sq. km.
 The Capital City was notified to be having 217 Sq Km of area. And the Capital was named as
“Amaravati”.

 Perspective master plan for Capital Region, Master plan for Capital city and seed capital were
then submitted by Singapore based company Surbana Jurong in record time, by July 2015
 After identification of the location for new Capital at Amaravati, GOAP formulated an
innovative, voluntary, participatory land-pooling scheme through the APCRDA Act 2014.
 Land Pooling Scheme is a partnership between the farmers and the CRDA
 Under the Land Pooling scheme, the land owners are provided 25-30% of the land pooled to
the CRDA as a completely developed plot with all utilities in an urban neighbourhood.
 Annuities, debt-waiver, free education, health camps, subsidized canteens and other benefits
are also being provided to the land owners for a period of 10 years.
"Amaravati is envisioned to be one of the Happiest cities encompassing the highest standards of
livability, infrastructure with a thriving economic environment"
Salient features of the master plan :
 Over 30% blue green footprint, with ample public spaces such as parks,riverfront and canal
front.
 To host a population of approx. 3.5 million in 35 years and 2 million jobs in 25-35 years.
 Importance to Non Motorised transport- Pedestrian & cycling tracks totaling 3200kms.
 Smart infrastructure is planned for the city incorporating principles of sustainability and
environment friendliness. Uninterrupted power supply will be provided 24/7 with 35% of power
being generated from renewables High quality public transport infrastructure is being planned
with an Electric Bus rapid transit system to be rolled out in a few months
 he Masterplans have been prepared with extensive support from international organizations
and foreign government collaboration. Notable Government entities supporting the project
include JICA, Government of UK and the Government of Australia
To make Amaravati the global investment destination, 9 economic thematic cities are identified to be
developed.
1) Financial city
2) Government city
3) Justice city
4) Knowledge city
5) Media city

6) Sports city
7) Health city
8) Electronics city
9) Tourism city
Government Complex:
 Spread over about 1 375 Acres, the Amaravati Government Complex will house iconic
Legislature, High Court, Secretariat, Raj Bhavan and their related eco system, housing for
various Government functionaries–Chief Minister, Ministers, Members of Legislature, Judges,
AIS Officers and other Govt employees
Legislature:
 The seat of the Government, the Legislature is being designed by architects Foster + Partners.
High Court Complex:
 The seat of justice, the High Court, designed by architects Foster + Partners is inspired by a
‘Historical Buddhist Stupa’ architecture.
Integrated Secretariat & HOD building:
 First time Government is co-locating Heads of Departments and Secretariat in an integrated

manner to bring efficiency of working. The building is being designed by architects Foster +
Partners and is being built with the highest sustainability standards as per IGBC.
 The structural design uses “diagrid” technology – first time in India. This translates to column-
free space within the building interior area, providing efficiency in working spaces
City Civil courts (Judiciary complex):
 Within an area of 4 acres in the Justice city of Amaravati, a 2.53 lakh sq.ft. building is being
constructed to hold 23 court halls. These will temporarily seat the High Court of Andhra
Pradesh, and will continue as the city court building.
 Amaravati Marina project – India’s largest Marina has been awarded on PublicPrivate
Partnership (PPP) mode – will be a key Tourism destination – will be operational by JUNE-2019
 Start up area of 6.84 Sq Km is being developed by Amaravati Development Partner a Joint

Venture formed by the Singapore consortium Ascendas Singbridge and Sembcorp with
Government of AP.

AP Reorganisation Act 2014- support to Amaravati:
 Section 94 (3). The Central Government shall provide special financial support for the creation
of essential facilities in the new capital of the successor State of Andhra Pradesh including the
Raj Bhawan, High Court, Government Secretariat, Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council, and
such other essential infrastructure
 Section 94 (4). The Central Government shall facilitate the creation of a new capital for the
successor State of Andhra Pradesh, if considered necessary, by denotifying degraded forest land
 Government of India have released only an amount of Rs.1500 Crores for development of new
capital
 Though Niti Ayog have recommended to GoI for the release of further Rs.666 Crores, no funds
have been released by GoI so far
 State Government have furnished detailed report for Rs.62,623 Crores to Niti Ayog.
Achievements, awards and recognition:
 Amaravati city was certified “Platinum” rating under the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
with IGBC Green Cities Rating System
 2 awards received under “Skoch order of merit” for “Mana Amaravati app and
implementation of “blockchain technology” for securing land records
 Successfully raised Amaravati bonds worth 2,000 crores on Bombay Stock Exchange through
private placement from institutional investors
 Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India provided incentive of Rs.26 Crores
for issuing bonds on Bombay Stock Exchange
 Prepared winning Smart city proposal in Round 3 of the National Smart Cities Mission. Place 4th
by merit and the only Greenfield smart city proposal to be selected under the scheme
 Happy Cities summit has been conducted in the month of April 2018 to promote Amaravati as
a livable vibrant city.

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The vision of the Government is to become:

I. One of the top three developed States in India by 2022,

Year Wise Budget Allocation

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2018-19 Rs.19,070 crore

S.No. Crop 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18

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AP Integrated Irrigation & Agriculture Transformation Project (APII&ATP), World Bank:

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 35.14 lakh SHCs distribution will be completed by March 2019

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Zero Budget Natural Farming:

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AP all India Ranking

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 Andhra Pradesh stands First in Aquaculture area and Production

 First in total fish production and value in the country

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ITE&C Department Vision Targets for 2019-2024

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