Naidu called for welfare schemes to be designed with the family as the unit, ensuring basic needs are met while also taking steps to raise household incomes. Policies, he said, should also promote environmental sustainability.
Published Aug 04, 2025 | 7:31 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 04, 2025 | 7:31 PM
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
Synopsis: The Andhra Pradesh government has set a target to raise the state’s per capita income from ₹3.47 lakh to ₹5.42 lakh by 2028–29, an ambitious 55.8 percent increase. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, in a review meeting on Monday, directed departments to prepare sector-wise plans, define measurable standards, and focus on improving living standards alongside economic growth.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led National Democratic Alliance government in Andhra Pradesh has set its sights on increasing the state’s per capita income from the current ₹3.47 lakh to ₹5.42 lakh by 2028-29, an ambitious 55 percent increase.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, reviewing the state’s economy and growth trends at the Secretariat in Velagapudi, Amaravati, on Monday, 4 August, directed all government departments to prepare and implement advance plans in their respective sectors to achieve this target.
“We should work with vision to reach short, medium and long-term goals. We have to identify global trends and seize emerging opportunities. Programmes should be implemented with a focus on people, society, families, and individuals,” he said, emphasising that quality of life should remain the guiding principle.
He continued: “Andhra Pradesh should become the state with the highest per capita income. Government departments must work to bring about a better society and better living standards. Study how standards are being defined at national and international levels. AP should play a key role in every sector.”
The Chief Minister said each sector should have a clear performance indicator.
“It is also important to define what standards are set to achieve results in various sectors. At present, we are following 42 indicators through ‘AWARE’. Other government departments must also define similar standards and establish their own indicators. By doing so in sectors like electricity, transportation, water resources, industries, and Swachh Andhra, we can achieve better living standards,” he said, adding that the state should monitor how these standards compare nationally and internationally.
“Beginning 15 August, the government should make 700 services available online,” he announced.
Naidu called for welfare schemes to be designed with the family as the unit, ensuring basic needs are met while also taking steps to raise household incomes. Policies, he said, should also promote environmental sustainability.
The chief minister said the state must promote a circular economy in which nothing goes to waste, and natural resources are utilised to the maximum. Technology, he stressed, should play a critical role in all sectors, from healthcare to agriculture.
“If we develop vision-centred governance for the people, while protecting the environment and integrating technology, we will achieve good results. That’s why governance must prioritise People, Vision, Nature, and Technology, and work in coordination for the best outcomes,” he said.
Highlighting the importance of value addition to the economy, the Chief Minister called for the state’s programmes to adapt to the rapidly changing developments and disruptions in various sectors.
“Planning should be in conformity with national and international changes. It is through this that the state’s gross output can grow significantly,” he said.
Officials informed the chief minister that horticultural crops have generated a Gross Value Added (GVA) of ₹1,26,098 crore, while aqua-related industries have contributed ₹1.12 lakh crore.
Naidu said monitoring should take place from the village level down to each family, consolidating information about funds provided to beneficiaries by both the state and central governments. Economic and public health details should also be recorded for every household.
Recalling his recent visit to Singapore, he noted that the city-state, with a population of just 60 lakh and limited resources, has achieved global success. “With over 140 crore people and immense resources, India has the potential to achieve far greater success,” he said.
“We must not assume we are intelligent without observing the outside world. If the information collected through RTGS is consolidated, it becomes a great asset. That data can be analysed and utilised through Artificial Intelligence to enhance the capacity of government departments,” he added.
(Edited by Dese Gowda)
