AP CM keen to make State a role model in progress

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday said the YSRCP Government is firm in making the State a role model in development and declared that AP has become numero uno in the country in achieving a GSDP of 11.43 per cent. He highlighted that economy-wise, AP is the fastest growing State in the country. Speaking at a public meeting held at Vinukonda in Palanadu district in connection with release of amount under the Jagananna Chedodu scheme, he said "AP has set an example in the country with regard to growth rate. We are ahead of all States with a GSDP of 11.43 per cent. Every sector is developing simultaneously under the YSRCP Government."

For third consecutive year, the State Government disbursed Rs 330 crore as aid to washermen, Nayee Brahmins and tailors. The amount was credited into the bank accounts of 3,30,145 beneficiaries.

Under the Chedodu scheme, the beneficiaries will get Rs 10,000 each per annum. The aid will be utilised by the beneficiaries to purchase tools, equipment and other necessary tools to boost their income. So far, the government has extended Rs 927.51 crore aid to the beneficiaries.

The Chief Minister reassured that "as promised, we will change the fate of the poor, who are the backbone of the State. Financial support will be provided to all without any discrimination."

Reddy also took potshots at the Opposition for its false propaganda that the State will be engulfed in a financial mess like what happened in Sri Lanka.