AP received central assistance of Rs 2,25,000 cr : Minister

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New Delhi : Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (I/C), Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh on May 30, 2018, said that Andhra Pradesh received a benefit of Rs 2,25,000 crore Central assistance plus funding for several institutions and projects. He was addressing a press conference on achievement of Central Government on completion of four years at Vijayawada.

E Mariappan, ADG, PIB SCR, explained about the achievements of 4 Years of NDA government through a power point presentation during the press conference. He explained about the various developments of 4 years of NDA government.

The Minister also interacted with the editors of news agencies and media. During the interaction, he elaborated the achievements of NDA government and various benefits extended to Andhra Pradesh by the Union government.

Earlier in the day, Dr. Jitendra Singh interacted with Radio jockeys of local FM Radio stations at Vijayawada. Responding to their queries, he emphasised on various developmental measures and initiatives made over the four-year period of the NDA government for the welfare of the youth of the country, women and the girl child. The minister shared his views on the Centre’s approach with regard to internal security, sexual harassment of women, relations with neighboring nations.

Speaking on the initiatives for the state for Andhra Pradesh, the Minister said that the Union Government allocated Rs 64,000 crore for Development of National Highways in Andhra Pradesh and a Naval Air Base will be setup in Bobbili, Andhra Pradesh, soon at a cost of Rs 3,300 crore. He said the Centre provides 100 percent financial assistance to Polavaram Project and already provided a financial benefit of Rs 2, 25, 000 crore to the state. He said the Centre is committed to the development of Andhra Pradesh by giving assistance to the state, according to a PIB release.