AP Budget Speech 2022-23 EM

Speech of
Sri Buggana Rajendranath

Minister for Finance
March 11, 2022
Hon’ble Speaker Sir,
With your permission, I rise to present the Budget of Andhra Pradesh State for the
year 2022-23.
1. At the outset, I would like to recollect the wise words of Thiruvalluvar
“Even in times of distress, those who don’t shy away from beneficence,
have clear vision of their moral responsibilities.
Not swerving from righteousness and justice;
and deterring any violations;
assuming greatness and pride through benevolent courage:
a ruler should do.”
As we emerge from the aftermath of the pandemic, we ought to continue to

demonstrate the resilience of our civilisation by guiding our people on the path of
development and prosperity.
2. The standard models of economics focus on four important pillars of development

policymaking – human capacity development, infrastructure provision, livelihoods support,
and social security. These four, in combination with enabling policies and good governance,
form the basis for sustainable economic growth. The underlying principle is that they
enable citizens to access opportunities to realise their potential.
3. These pillars have been the basis of the growth trajectories of all developed countries
today, including those of the high-performing economies of East Asia. Accordingly, the
2016 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other reports by
institutions like the World Bank and Asian Development Bank also broadly rest on these
determinants.
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4. Our government has embraced this four-pillar approach to building the state’s
development and growth foundations. We are committed to providing all residents of
Andhra Pradesh access to equal opportunities to build their lives and livelihoods. The
policies of our government have, therefore, been prepared with this framework in mind.
Integration of SDGs and Navaratnalu
5. The Navaratnalu and Manifesto programs of our government have been designed
by keeping in mind the 17 SDGs laid down by the United Nations. The state has seen
consistent improvements in various development parameters. The NITI Aayog SDG India
report 2020-21 ranks Andhra Pradesh among the top 5 in SDGs of “No Poverty”, “Clean
Water & Sanitation”, “Gender Equality”, “Affordable and Clean Energy”, and “Life
Below water”.
6. Our government realizes that SDGs are a broad framework, and it is hard to
imagine that these SDGs can be achieved without action at the grassroots level and
community empowerment. The excellent performance of Andhra Pradesh on critical
parameters is also a result of our government’s single-minded focus on decentralized
governance by building strong local institutions like Village/Ward Secretariats, Volunteer
network, and Rythu Bharosa Kendras; by massive modernization of education and health
systems; and by an unprecedented strengthening of women self-help groups.
7. NITI Aayog in its SDG Report recommended that SDGs should be integrated
with the Outcome Budget Statement Model (OBS). Andhra Pradesh aims to be a leader
among Indian states to successfully integrate SDGs with OBS to plan, monitor, and evaluate
the progress of these interventions over a specified timeframe.
Human Capacity Development
8. The first pillar – Human Capacity Development - includes the SDGs of eradicating
poverty and hunger; achieving good health and well-being; quality education; and gender
equality.
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9. Education and health have been the top priority of our government. The flagship
Nadu-Nedu programs seek to radically improve the state’s public education and health
infrastructure to world-class standards. Programs like Jagananna - Amma Vodi, Goru Mudda,
Vidya Kanuka, Vidya Deewana, and Vasathi Deewana; YSR Sampoorna Poshana, YSR
Clinics, Medical Colleges, Aarogyasri, and Aarogya Aasara reflect the focus on human
capacity development. They have been designed to improve the quality of the state’s
human resources and provide everyone access to education, health, and nutrition services
of the highest quality.
10. The success of these programs is reflected in the high ranking of Andhra Pradesh
in NITI Aayog’s Multi-Dimensional Poverty (MPI) report. NITI Aayog’s SDG report of
2021 ranks Andhra Pradesh 5th in terms of Poverty Reduction. Through our programs,
AP now has less than 2% of Child and Adolescent Mortality and ranks 5th in terms of
Maternal Health. In education too we have achieved more than 98% of school attendance;
achieved marked increase in rate of GER of 7.5% for SCs, 9.5% for STs and 11.03% for
the girl students, which are higher than national rates.
Infrastructure Development
11. The second pillar - Infrastructure Development - includes the SDG of providing
clean water and sanitation; affordable and clean energy; promoting sustainable cities and
communities; and infrastructure provision.
12. The Nadu-Nedu programs, new Medical Colleges, YSR Jalayagnam, YSR Jala
Kala, road development, new ports and harbors, marketing infrastructure for agriculture
and dairy, Fibrenet, and urban infrastructure projects involve the creation of community
assets and infrastructure. Our focus on providing housing for all is captured through
programs like Jagananna colonies and YSR housing. According to the NITI Aayog’s MPI
report of 2021, AP ranks 3rd in the country in terms of percentage population with housing
facilities.
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13. The Nadu-Nedu programs are done at a massive scale and seek to do a one-time
catch-up to overcome the historical neglect and acute deficiencies in infrastructure in
anganwadis, hospitals, and schools. According to NITI Aayog’s SDG report, 100% of the
state’s households have been both electrified and use clean cooking fuels. More than 91%
of schools in AP have basic infrastructure that includes building premises, drinking water,
and electricity. This is 7% more than the national average. On the health front, the report
points out that more than 99.5% of deliveries are institutional and the state also has the 2nd
largest workforce of physicians, nurses, and midwives. This shows the robustness of our
health infrastructure.
Livelihood
14. The third pillar - Livelihood generation - includes the SDG of providing the
opportunity for decent work and economic growth.
15. In acknowledgment of the importance of agriculture and dairying in livelihoods,

our government has adopted a comprehensive set of programs that promote backward
and forward linkages. The various program like YSR Rythu Bharosa, YSR Matsyakara
Bharosa, Rythu Bharosa Kendralu, YSR Jala Kala, Price Stabilization Fund, godowns,
YSR Agri-testing labs, primary and secondary processing facilities, and bulk milk-chilling
centers, and power subsidy to aquaculture farmers are being implemented by our
government taking holistic view of the agriculture sector, which provides a livelihood for
62% of the population. The partnership with AMUL seeks to make dairying a priority
and an important source of supplemental rural incomes.
16. In order to rectify historical gender inequality which also manifests in very low
women’s labor force participation, the SDG-5 seeks to promote gender equality. We are
strongly committed to the belief that the social and economic empowerment of women
will bring both personal dignity and upliftment of the family. Our government has the
YSR Aasara and YSR Cheyutha programs that provide support to help women and their
self-help groups access capital to generate sustainable livelihoods and thereby increase the
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labor force participation of women beyond the current 35.5%. Finally, YSR EBC Nestham,
YSR Nethana Nestham, YSR Vahana Mitra, Jagananna Thodu, Jagananna Chedhodu, and
YSR Law Nestham programs provide livelihood support to specific occupational categories.
17. Connectivity, both digital and transport, form the foundations of productive
economic growth. With the support of the Government of India, we have initiated massive
programs for the construction of highways and taking optical fiber cables to villages.
Social Security
18. The fourth and final pillar - Social Security - includes the SDGs of reducing
inequality and eradicating hunger and poverty.
19. The final pillar consists of our government’s widespread basket of social security
programs to various deprived and vulnerable sections under Dr YSR Pension Kanuka.
Providing an amount of Rs.2,500 per month to 61.74 lakh pensioners is the most progressive
safety net measure taken by our government covering old age pensioners, widows, toddy
tapers, weavers, single women, fishermen, ART (PLHIV) Persons and traditional cobblers.
Additionally, disabled persons, transgender, Dappu artists, and people affected with chronic
kidney diseases are also provided with enhanced pensions to assure a dignified life.
20. During the pandemic, Andhra Pradesh provided cash transfers to the needy, exactly
the way in which the World Bank and reputed economists like Abhijit Banerjee and Esther
Duflo had advocated. It was done at a scale that had a meaningful impact and prevented
people from falling into distress and deep poverty, while deprived of their sources of
livelihood.
Implementation of the 4 pillars in the state
21. The implementation of these four pillars has been supported with enabling policies
and good governance. Manpower shortages have been a felt need of Departments for
several years. My government has, through the job calendar and transparent processes,
undertaken massive recruitment to fill the vacant positions. Through the gram and ward
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sachivalayams and the recently launched AP Seva Portal 2.0, Andhra Pradesh is uniquely
positioned among all states to take governance to the doorstep of its people. To eliminate
leakages and ensure timely delivery of various government benefits, our government has
focused on the Direct Benefits Transfer based on a pre-announced annual calendar. In
acknowledgment of the fact that women constitute half of state’s population, and more
importantly given their critical role in social development as well as in their households,
our programs have been designed to prioritize and target girl children and women. Finally,
commitment, credibility, transparency, and trust have been the features of our government’s
efforts to improve the lives of the state’s people and usher in an era of sustainable
development and high economic growth.
22. This approach has also helped the state overcome the massive negative shock due
to the Covid-19 pandemic. Our government, under the unwavering leadership of Hon’ble
Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy garu took several urgent actions to combat the
pandemic and protect the lives and livelihoods of the poor and most vulnerable. The
Hon’ble Chief Minister himself reviewed the efforts regularly for the entire duration of
the pandemic. Thanks to this and the efforts of the tens of thousands of health workers,
police, public health, revenue, and other departmental staff, Andhra Pradesh was able to
successfully combat the pandemic.
23. According to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GoI, Andhra Pradesh has
administered nearly 8.5 crores of vaccine doses, which is nearly double the state’s
population. Through its extensive DBT programs, the state was able to effectively target
cash benefits to those most impacted by the lockdowns and disruptions.
24. The pursuit of achieving the SDGs through the implementation of Navaratnalu
and other manifesto schemes with unremitting passion and effort has put Andhra Pradesh
on the path of health and prosperity. The Hon’ble Chief Minister’s zeal for the development
of Andhra Pradesh sits alongside his concern for improving the lives of every single
citizen of the state. The following lines, exemplify the character of our Hon’ble Chief
Minister,
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nischitvya: prakramathe nantarvasathi karmana
avandhyakalo vasyathma sa vai panditauchyathe!!
which means,
Whose endeavors are preceded by a firm commitment,

who does not take long rests before the task is accomplished,
who does not waste time and who has control over his/her mind is wise.
I now proceed to present the budgetary allocations proposed in 2022-23.
Agriculture
25. Agriculture is not just a food-producing activity, but also the backbone of livelihood
security of 62% of our population. It is at the cutting-edge of the interface between
human beings and environment. It is therefore central to the third and fourth pillars and
the realization of SDGs.
“Polala nanni, Halala dunni,

Ilathalam lo hemam pindaga
Jaganikantha soukhyam nindaga”
- Mahakavi Sri Sri
Farmer is the backbone of the nation. It is for this reason that our government has
carried forward the Rythu Pakshapatha legacy of the late Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy.
Dr.YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM KISAN
26. Since the inception of the scheme, an amount of Rs.20,117.59 crore has been
credited to farmer families’ bank accounts through DBT mode. This includes Rs. 7,500
per farmer family in addition to Rs.6,000 provided under PM KISAN. Our government is
also providing Rs.13,500 to landless cultivators belonging to SC, ST, BC, Minorities, and
to 1.67 lakh tenant and RoFR families, exclusively from the state budget. The timely
release of financial assistance, even at the peak of the financial crisis due to the Covid
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pandemic, has helped farmers to continue agricultural activities unhindered. I propose an
allocation of Rs.3,900 crore in 2022-23 for Dr.YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM KISAN to benefit
52.4 lakh farmer families.
Dr. YSR Free Crop Insurance
27. Our government is implementing the Dr. YSR Free Crop Insurance scheme based
on e-crop registration. As a result, all farmers enrolled under e-crop are automatically
covered under the Free Crop Insurance scheme. NITI Aayog has recognized this program
as a role model for other states to follow. Since the inception of the scheme from Kharif
2019, insurance claims of Rs.3,707 crore have been settled for 29.05 lakh farmers through
DBT, including the dues of the previous government. I propose to allocate Rs. 1,802 crore
in 2022-23 for Dr.YSR Free Crop Insurance scheme.
YSR Sunna Vaddi Panta Runalu
28. Our government has remitted the interest subsidy claims of Rs.207.72 crore directly
into bank accounts of 12.3 lakh eligible farmers during 2021-22 for the crop loans up to
Rs.1 lakh taken during rabi 2019-20 and kharif 2020-21 seasons. Since the inception of
the scheme, an amount of Rs.1,185 crore has been credited in 65.01 lakh farmers’ accounts
through DBT mode including pending dues of the previous government. I propose an
allocation of Rs.500 crore for YSR Sunna Vaddi Panta Runalu in 2022-23.
Dr.YSR Rythu Bharosa Kendralu
29. Our government has established 10,778 Rythu Bharosa Kendralu across the state
as an extension of Village Secretariats. RBKs are serving the farmers by supplying pre-
tested quality inputs, extending Banking Correspondent services such as cash transactions
up to Rs.20,000, opening of a bank account, completing e-KYC process, cash transfers;
and also functioning as procurement centres at the village level. I propose an allocation of
Rs.18 crore for RBKs in FY 2022-23.
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Agriculture Marketing & Price Stabilisation Fund
30. Our government has established the Price Stabilization Fund of Rs.3000 crore to
cover any losses likely to be incurred by the Marketing Department in providing price
support to farmers. The Government of India has allocated only Rs.1,500 crore in Union
budget 2022-23. Our government has announced MSP for six more crops that are widely
grown in Andhra Pradesh – chilies, turmeric, onion, minor millets, banana, sweet orange.
I propose an allocation of Rs.500 crore towards Price Stabilisation Fund recoupment in
FY 2022-23.
Dr.YSR Agri Testing Labs
31. Farmers suffer from the supply of spurious seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. In
order to address this problem, in the 1st phase, 70 Agri Testing Labs were established and
inaugurated on 8th July, 2021. These labs help farmers access good quality inputs, which
increase the production and productivity of crops. The remaining 77 labs at the constituency
level will be functional from the Kharif 2022. I propose an allocation of Rs.50 crore in
2022-23 towards for Dr. YSR Agri Testing Labs.
Farm Mechanisation
32. Our government is taking measures to establish 10,750 custom hiring centres
(CHCs) at every RBK to provide access to agriculture machinery to small and marginal
farmers on hiring mode without any investment and maintenance burden. To promote
mechanized harvesting services, our government is establishing 1,615 cluster level CHCs
with combined harvester and paddy straw baler in areas where paddy is the predominant
crop.
Free/Concessional Power Supply
33. Our government is providing free 9-hour daytime power supply to 19.64 lakh
pump sets for agricultural use. Horticultural nurseries are also being given free power
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supply. In addition, concessional power supply is also being provided to aquaculture farmers
at Rs.1.50 per unit. Our government has announced the implementation of cash transfer
scheme for supply of free electricity to farmers in the state. The cost of installing meters
for agricultural pump sets will be borne by our government. I propose an allocation of
Rs.5,000 crore for 2022-23 for free/concessional power supply.
Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries
34. Poultry, dairy, livestock, and fisheries have graduated from being supplementary
income for the farming community to becoming important primary livelihoods in the
state. Andhra Pradesh stood 1st in egg production, 2nd in meat production and 5th in milk
production in the country during 2020-21. An amount of Rs.169.52 crore has been
sanctioned under Dr.YSR Pasu Nashta Parihara Padhakam for compensating the livestock
losses to 43,988 farmers at Rs.30,000/- per cattle/buffalo and Rs.6,000/- per sheep or
goat. In order to make disease diagnostic facilities accessible to farmers, 154 constituency
level Animal Disease Diagnostic Centres have been sanctioned. In addition, Mobile
Veterinary Ambulatory Clinics will be operationalised by purchasing 340 ambulances for
the first time in the country.
35. Andhra Pradesh stands first in the country in total fish production with 46.23 lakh
MT and 29.4% share, providing livelihood to 16.5 lakh population. Andhra Pradesh has
the majority share of 36% in seafood exports from the country. The relief under YSR
Matsyakara Bharosa was enhanced from Rs. 4,000 to Rs.10,000 during the fishing ban
period and has benefitted 97,619 coastal fishers. Our government is establishing 35
integrated aqua labs for providing input testing facilities at village level. In addition, in
order to promote deep-sea fishing, our government has taken up the construction of 8
fishing harbors as per international standards to provide safe berthing facilities. I propose
an allocation of Rs.1,568.83 crore for Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries
Department in 2022-23.
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Public Distribution System
36. Our government is delivering essential commodities under Public Distribution

System (PDS) at the doorstep of citizens. The last-mile delivery covering about 1.5 crore
cardholders is ensured through 9,260 Mobile Dispensing Units purchased through a
transparent reverse auction process and operated by youth from SC/ST/BC/EBC/
Minorities. In addition, our government has decided to provide Swarna and sortex quality
rice under PDS to enhance the nutritional intake of the poor people.
Health and Nutrition
“Thindi Kaligithe kanda kaladoyi

Kanda kalavadenu Manishoi”
-Mahakavi Gurajada Apparao
37. Good health systems are rooted in the communities they serve, and they are
crucial to our first pillar of achieving robust human capacity development. The remarkable
efforts of this government are reflected in NITI Aayog Health Index 2021 report that
ranks Andhra Pradesh 2nd in the country up from 4th just two years back. The Hon’ble
Chief Minister revamped the Dr. YSR Aarogyasri program in 2019 by expansion of network
hospitals from 919 to 1,757; increase in procedures from 1,059 to 2,446; and enhancement
of ceiling limit to Rs.5 lakh income per annum per family. All procedures costing more
than Rs. 1,000 have been covered under the program. About 1.4 crore YSR Aarogyasri
Smart Health Cards with QR Code has been distributed. As per the National Family
Health Survey – Round 4, the percentage of households in Andhra Pradesh with a member
covered by a health scheme or health insurance has increased from 74.6% in 2019-20 to
91.27% in 2021-22.
38. My government is also providing Rs. 225 per day as post-operative sustenance
allowance under Dr. YSR Aarogya Aasara program to patients for the post-operation
recovery period. From December 2019, an amount of Rs.489.61 crore has been provided
for post-operative sustenance allowance to 8,83,961 cases under Aarogya Aasara.
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39. In addition, our government decided to provide cashless health care service to
Covid-19 affected people irrespective of their economic status. Ten Covid-19 and post-
Covid-19 procedures were included under Dr. YSR Aarogyasri program. Our government
spent Rs.732.16 crore on the treatment of 2,09,765 patients alone. In 2022-23, I propose
an amount of Rs. 2,000 crore for Dr. YSR Aarogyasri program and Rs. 300 crore for Dr
YSR Aarogya Asara program.
40. The 104 and 108 services too have been revamped. The number of 104 mobile
medical units has increased from 292 to 656, which is one per mandal. They provide 20
services including all NCD & CD screening and are equipped with 29 equipments including
ECG and medicines. Similarly, the 108 ambulances fleet has increased to 768 and the
ambulance to population ratio has improved from 1: 1,19,595 to 1: 74,609. Recognising
the deficiency of primary health care in urban areas, our government has sanctioned 560
YSR Urban Clinics in 120 ULBs.
41. In order to improve healthcare facilities in tribal areas, my government has

sanctioned 5 multi-specialty hospitals at Seethampeta, Parvathipuram, R.C.Varam,
Buttaigudem, and Dornala. A Tribal Medical College has been sanctioned at Paderu.
These projects will be completed within 2 years.
42. As a result of the focus of our government on improving the health care of citizens,
the average monthly expenditure has increased from Rs. 108.25 crore before 2019 to
Rs.203.68 crore after June 2019. This has improved our performance under SDG 3 –
Good Health and Well Being.
Dr. YSR Kanti Velugu
43. Our government has initiated the Dr. YSR Kanti Velugu mass eye screening program
to provide Comprehensive Quality Eye Care services to cover the entire 5.6 crore
population of the state free of cost in a phased manner. Phase-I & II covering eye screening
of school children in government and private schools have been successfully completed.
On 16th August, 2021, the Hon’ble Chief Minister launched the Phase-III called “Avva-
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Tata” - targeting eye screening of 60 years and above age people. So far 16,64,919 people
have been screened, 8,50,364 have been provided with spectacles, and 1,55,473 cataract
surgeries have been performed.
44. I propose to allocate Rs.15,384.26 crore in 2022-23 for Health, Medical, and
Family Welfare which is 11.23 % higher than the allocation for 2021-22.
Children Welfare
“Today it is time for every child to have a right to life, right to freedom, right to health,
right to education, safety, the right to dignity, right to equality, and right to peace.”
-Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel laurate
45. My government is implementing YSR Sampoorna Poshana Plus in 77 tribal sub-

plan mandals and YSR Sampoorna Poshana in plain areas to enhance the nutritional quality.
The egg and milk provided under these programs provides iron, protein, and mineral
supplementation to reduce anemia in pregnant and lactating mothers and malnutrition
among children. Through this holistic supplementary nutrition program, a total of 6 lakh
pregnant women and lactating mothers, 16 lakh children of age between 6 – 36 months,
and 13 lakh children of 36 – 72 months age are being benefitted. The state government is
spending Rs.1,560 crore over and above the central government allocation on these
programs.
46. With regards to progress on SDG-3, it is noteworthy that the percentage of children
in the age group 9-11 months who are fully immunized has increased from 67% in 2014-
15 to 100% in 2021-22. The maternal mortality rate has reduced from 74 in 2019-20 to
59 per 1 lakh births in 2021-22. The under 5 mortality rate has reduced from 41 in 2019-
20 to 14 per 1000 live births in 2021-22. The percentage of institutional deliveries out of
the total deliveries reported has increased from 67% in 2019-20 to 99.87% in 2021-22.
47. With an intention to lay a foundation for the all-round development of children of
age 3 – 6 years, our government has introduced Foundational Schools with a revised early
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childhood education curriculum in line with National Education Policy. Pre-primary 1
and pre-primary 2 have been introduced in all anganwadi centers with a focus on the
English language. All the anganwadi workers have been provided training on the new Pre-
School curriculum. Out of 55,607 anganwadi centers, 27,620 anganwadi centers are
operational as Foundational Schools, and 27,987 anganwadi centers are operational as
Satellite Foundational Schools.
48. Our government has also taken responsibility for children who lost both their
parents due to Covid-19 and has announced ex-gratia of Rs. 10 lakh per child. So far, 298
children have benefitted under this scheme.
49. To ensure affordable access to health and menstrual hygiene in adolescent girls
and women, our government is implementing the YSR Swechha program under which 10
lakh adolescent girls studying in classes 7th to 12th in all government schools, junior colleges
and residential institutions are being covered through the provision of 10 free branded
sanitary napkins per month.
Women Empowerment
“Empowerment of women leads to development of a good family,

good society and, ultimately, a good nation”
-Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
50. Placing women in the center of the development agenda can increase efficiency
in the management of institutions and resources. NITI Aayog ranks Andhra Pradesh as
the 5th best state for SDG-5 “Gender Equality”, an improvement of 12 ranks in just two
years. Its index rose from 37 to 58 over this period.
YSR Aasara
51. Under YSR Asara, the outstanding bank loans of SHGs as on 11.04.2019 are
being reimbursed in four instalments through welfare departments. So far, 78,74,438
members have benefited with a release of Rs.12,757.97 crore. I propose to allocate Rs.6,400
crore for YSR Asara in 2022-23.
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YSR Sunna Vaddi
52. Our government is implementing the YSR Sunna Vaddi scheme to reduce the
interest burden of SHG loans on the poor. This measure has strengthened the economic
development of poor SHG women in both rural and urban areas. An amount of Rs.1,789
crore have been paid to 7,36,472 rural SHGs for 2019-20 and 2020-21. I propose an
allocation of Rs.800 crore in 2022-23.
YSR Cheyutha
53. As part of Navaratnalu, financial assistance of Rs.75,000 to women in the age

group of 45-60 years belonging to SC, ST, BC, and minorities is being extended. About
24.95 lakh beneficiaries have opted for livelihood activities under this programs. Various
business units have been set up by using the loans and tying up with renowned companies
like HCL, ITC, P&G, and Reliance to provide sustainable livelihoods. In 2022-23, it is
proposed to transfer an amount of Rs.4,235.95 crore for YSR Cheyutha.
54. I propose an allocation of Rs. 4,322.86 crore in 2022-23 for the Women
Development and Children Welfare Department. Our governmet introduced the Children
and Gender Budgets for the first time in 2021-22. I am hereby placing the Children and
Gender budget books for 2022-23 for kind perusal of the honourable members.
Welfare
55. Building a robust social security net is imperative for registering progress in our
fourth pillar. It calls for addressing the needs and priorities of the poor, disadvantaged and
vulnerable groups with a holistic strategy. Our government is committed to the all-around
development of SC, ST, Minorities, and other weaker sections of society through various
welfare activities under Navaratnalu. All interventions are being made to achieve
quantifiable targets in alignment with global benchmarks for education, infrastructure,
health, livelihood, skill, and self-employment.
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YSR Pension Kanuka
56. Our government is assisting the poor and vulnerable sections of the society,
particularly the old and infirm, the widows, and persons with disability to secure a dignified
life. Our government is providing monthly pensions to 61.74 lakh pensioners under YSR
Pension Kanuka. In accordance with the assurance provided, our government has issued
orders for enhancing the pension amount of Old Age Pension, Widow, Weavers, Toddy
Tappers, Fishermen, Single Women, Traditional cobblers, and PLHIV (ART Pensions)
categories from Rs.2,250/- to Rs.2,500/- with effect from December 2021. I propose an
allocation of Rs.18,000 crore for YSR Pension Kanuka in 2022-23.
YSR Bima
57. To provide succour to the poor families who unfortunately lose their bread earner,
our government is providing free insurance cover under YSR BIMA to 1.32 crore poor
families. Our government has continued the implementation of the scheme with own
funds from 1st July 2021 without the involvement of banks. I propose an allocation of Rs.
372.12 crore for YSR Bima in 2022-23.
YSR Vahana Mitra
58. Our government is providing financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- per annum to

self-owned auto/ taxi drivers for meeting expenses on insurance, fitness certificate, repairs,
and other requirements. Under this program, 7.8 lakh beneficiaries have benefitted. I
propose an allocation of Rs.260 crore for YSR Vahana Mitra in 2022-23.
YSR Nethanna Nestham
59. Our government is providing Rs.24,000/- per annum to every handloom owning
weaver family to modernize equipment and to compete with the power looms sector.
81,703 weavers from SC, ST, BC, EBC, Kapu communities have benefitted under this
program in 2021-22. As a result of the assistance provided over the last 3 years, the
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handloom weavers have upgraded their looms to weave with new techniques and designs
to compete with the powerloom and textile industry. I propose an allocation of Rs.200
crore for YSR Nethana Nestham in 2022-23.
Jagananna Thodu
60. Under Jagananna Thodu, our government provides financial assistance of

Rs.10,000/- per annum in convergence with PM SVANidhi to hawkers to ameliorate their
financial hardship. Under this program, 14.16 lakh beneficiaries have been provided
financial assistance in 2021-22. I propose an allocation of Rs.25 crore Jagananna Thodu
for in 2022-23.
Jagananna Chedhodu
61. Through this scheme our government provides financial assistance of Rs.10,000/
- per annum to Rajakas, Nayee Brahmins, and Tailors belonging to all communities living
below the poverty line. So far, Rs.583.78 crore have been released to 2,98,428 beneficiaries.
I propose an allocation of Rs. 300 crore Jagananna Chedhodu for in 2022-23.
YSR EBC Nestham
62. Under ‘EBC Nestham’ for Economically Backward Castes (EBC), our government
has decided to provide as assistance of Rs.15,000 per year to women aged between 45–60
years. An amount of Rs.589 crore was released to 3,92,674 beneficiaries under the scheme.
I propose an allocation of Rs.590 crore YSR EBC Nestham for in 2022-23.
YSR law Nestham
63. Stipend at the rate of Rs.5,000 is being provided to junior lawyers under the YSR
Law Nestham program. An amount of Rs.23.7 crore has been distributed to the eligible
junior advocates so far. I propose an allocation of Rs.15 crore YSR Law Nestham for in
2022-23.
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YSR Kapu Nestham
64. With an objective of economic upliftment of women, our government has promised
to provide a financial assistance of Rs.15,000 per year over five years to eligible women in
45-60 age group belonging to Kapu, Balija, Telaga and Ontari communities under YSR
Kapu Neshtam. Our government has provided a total assistance of Rs.982 crore in the last
two years to 3,27,349 beneficiaries. I propose an allocation of Rs.500 crore for YSR Kapu
Nestham in 2022-23.
Minorities Welfare
65. Our government is ensuring that minorities have a just share in employment, credit
support for economic activities, self-employment, up-gradation of skills through technical
training, etc. in all the welfare programs. Our government is providing enhanced
honorarium per month of Rs.10,000 to Imams, Rs.5,000 to Mouzans, and Rs. 5,000 to
pastors.
66. I propose an allocation of Rs.18,518 crore for SC sub-plan, Rs. 6,145 crore for
ST sub-plan, Rs.29,143 crore for BC sub-plan, Rs.3,661 crore for welfare of
minorities, and Rs.3,537 crore for Kapu welfare in 2022-23.
Education
“Parulaku sodharulaku bhuu

Varulaku gonaradhu sarvavashyamu thane
Vvari kichhina goti guno
Thhara vruddhi bhajinchu vidhya thana dhana mepudun”
67. Education is central to the first pillar of human capacity development. According
to NITI Aayog’s Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index Report of 2021, less than 2% of the
population in Andhra Pradesh is deprived of school education.
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Jagananna Amma Vodi
“Ammante anthuleni sommuraa…

Adhi yenaatiki tharagani bhagyamuraa…
Amma manasuna amruthame chudaraa…
Amma vodilo swargame undhiraa…”
68. My government is implementing the Jagananna Amma Vodi program with the
motto that poverty should not prevent a mother from educating her children. Our
government has transferred Rs.15,000 directly into the accounts of 44,48,865 mother,
benefitting around 84 lakh students studying from classes 1 to intermediate. An amount
of Rs.6,500 crore is proposed for the Jagananna Amma Vodi scheme in 2022-23.
69. It is said that a school is a building with four walls with tomorrow inside. Under
Nadu-Nedu program, modernisation of 10 infrastructure facilities has been completed in
15,715 schools in Phase-I. The 10 infrastructure facilities include furniture, green chalk
boards, fans and lights, drinking water, painting, necessary repairs, good washrooms with
running water, compound wall, kitchen and an English lab. The works for upgradation of
16,368 schools in Phase-II are going on. Upgradation of 24,620 schools will be taken up
in Phase-III. I propose an allocation of Rs.3,500 crore for Mana-Badi Nadu Nedu program
in 2022-23.
70. Studies have established relationship between school dropout rate, especially among
girl students, and lack of proper sanitation facilities in schools. In order to address this
issue, our government has decided to deposit Rs.1,000 from Amma Vodi financial assistance
of Rs.15,000 in Toilet Maintenance Fund under the supervision of District Collectors.
This amount would be transferred to Schools’ Toilet Maintenance Fund and would be
used exclusively for maintenance of toilets in schools under the supervision of School
Development Committees.
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71. Nutrition plays a crucial role in development of cognitive abilities and leads to
better learning outcomes. Through the Jagananna Gorumudda program, our government
is providing nutritious, delicious and healthy hot cooked meals every day to about 37 lakh
students studying in 45,484 government and aided schools. Even during the Covid-19
crisis, dry ration was delivered at the doorstep by volunteers.
72. Under the Jagananna Vidya Kanuka scheme, our government provides learning
kits to students studying from 1st to 10th class. The kit contains 3 pairs of uniform cloth
with stitching charges, textbooks, set of notebooks, a pair of shoes, 2 pairs of socks, 1
school bag, 1 belt & 3 masks.
73. The impact of our pioneering programs in the education sector is reflected in the
impressive progress achieved in SDG 4 - Quality Education. The Adjusted Net Enrolment
Ratio in elementary education (class 1-8) has increased from 80.48 % in 2019-20 to 91.72
% in 2021-22. The average annual dropout rate at the secondary level (class 9-10) has
reduced from 15.71 in 2019-20 to 2.84 in 2021-22. The gross enrolment ratio (GER) in
higher secondary (class 11-12) has increased from 69 in 2014-15 to 75.46 in 2021-22.
Furthermore, 94.56% of schools have basic infrastructure including electricity, drinking
water. 100% of teachers at the secondary level are trained.
74. I propose an allocation of Rs.27,706.66 crore in 2022-23 for School Education

which is 12.52% higher than the allocation for 2021-22.
Jagananna Vidya Deevana and Jagananna Vasathi Deevana
75. The GER in higher education (18-23 years) has increased from 32.4 in 2019-20 to
53.89 in 2021-22. This increase in GER is attributed to the total fee reimbursement and
maintenance fee provided to students from financially weaker families through Jagananna
Vidya Deevena and Jagananna Vasathi Deevena. Fee to the tune of Rs. 4,500 crore covering
87% of students of higher education has been reimbursed. I propose an allocation of Rs.
2,500 crore for Jagananna Vidya Deevana and Rs. 2,083.32 crore for Jagananna Vasathi
Deevana during 2022-23.
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76. New Model Degree Colleges are being established in aspirational districts of the
state to improve access to higher education for SC/ST and socially and educationally
backward classes. New Model Degree College for Women in Araku is being constructed
to provide access to higher education for girls in the tribal region.
77. I propose an allocation of Rs. 2,014.30 crore for Higher Education in 2022-23,
apart from the allocations made for Jagananna Vidya Deevana and Jagananna Vasathi
Deevana in the concerned welfare corporations.
Housing
“Pattu Pattaradu Patti viduvaradu

Patteneni bigiya pattavalayu
Patti Viduchuta kanna paraga chachuta melu
Viswadabhirama Vinura Vema”
- Yogi Vemana
78. Our government is committed to providing permanent houses to all the eligible
households in the state by 2023 in saturation mode. 28.3 lakh houses will be constructed
in two phases. 15.6 lakh houses with a cost of Rs. 28,084 crore are covered in Phase I.
Out of these, 11.44 lakh houses are covered in YSR Jagananna Colonies and another 4.16
lakh houses on their own sites. Out of 15.6 lakh houses,10.88 lakh houses are grounded,
and 2.5 lakh houses are at the basement and above stages. The preliminary activities of
registration and mapping have been completed. Geotagging is in the final stage. Our
government will provide 20 MT of sand free of cost to the beneficiary. An additional
amount of Rs. 35,000 is being facilitated to beneficiaries from financial agencies at 3%
interest rate. It is estimated that employment to the extent of 21.7 crore man-days will be
generated during phase -1 construction of 15.6 lakh houses. So far, Rs. 1,146.7 crore has
been released to beneficiaries including the cost of the material. I propose an allocation of
Rs. 4,791.69 crore for the Housing Department towards Pedalandariki Illu in 2022-23.
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Jagananna Sampoorna Gruha Hakku Pathakam
79. Our government has implemented the one-time settlement scheme for waiver of
loans taken by beneficiaries who have constructed houses before 2011 by obtaining loans
through the Housing Department or constructed houses without any financial assistance.
Documents vesting clear title and possession are released to the beneficiaries. This program
has been successful and 8.56 lakh beneficiaries have availed the benefit so far.
Rural Development
“The Soul of India lies in its village”
-Mahatma Gandhi
80. Our government is giving utmost priority to rural sanitation with a strong will to
create a clean and healthy Andhra Pradesh. The Hon’ble Chief Minister launched the
Jagananna Swachha Sankalpam - Clean Andhra Pradesh (CLAP) program - on 2nd October
2021, a 100-day sanitation advocacy program with an aim to achieve “Litter Free – Garbage
Free – Visually Clean” villages and promote sustainable sanitary practices in rural Andhra
Pradesh. There are 10,718 Solid Waste Processing Centres with 34,773 clap mitras
constantly working on the collection, segregation, and processing of domestic waste.
81. Through the Jagananna Pallevelugu project, conventional streetlights in 10,912

gram panchayats have been changed into Smart Street lighting systems by retrofitting
25.23 lakh LED streetlights connected through CCMS junction boxes for better
illumination and safety and to ensure energy efficiency.
82. In 2021-22, under MGNREGS, 2176 lakh person days were generated. The persons
provided employment as a percentage of persons who demanded employment under
MGNREGS has increased from 91.28 % in 2019-20 to 98% in 2021-22. It is noteworthy
that 99.41 % of payments were made within 15 days. In 2022-23, our government intends
to generate 3,000 lakh person days under MGNREGS. I propose an allocation of Rs.
5,000 crore for the material component of MGNREGS in 2022-23.
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83. Our government is providing all-weather BT/CC road connectivity to all rural
and unconnected habitations and upgrading rural roads through the implementation of
PMGSY, AP Rural Road Project and NABARD supported projects. In 2021-22, more
than 2,100 km of rural roads were constructed and upgraded under these projects.
84. Our government has sanctioned 3 drinking water projects to cover 1249 stressed
and quality affected habitations. Similar habitations in Chittoor, Prakasam, Guntur, coastal
areas of East Godavari, West Godavari, and Krishna districts will be covered through
sustainable surface water sources on priority.
85. I propose an overall allocation of Rs. 15,846.43 crore for Rural Development in
2022-23.
Urban Development
86. Our government is giving top priority to provide protected drinking water to all
urban local bodies by strengthening existing infrastructure and improving service levels.
In 2021-22, 86,356 house Service connections have been added. Under SDG-11 -
Sustainable Cities and Communities, 100% wards are covered under the door-to-door
waste collection. As a policy to Reduce, Recycle and Re-use municipal waste, Andhra
Pradesh has sanctioned 85 Integrated Solid Waste Management Projects and 32 projects
are already functional. It is planned to construct 93 sewage treatment plants in 93 ULBs
with less than one lakh population in the next three years. The percentage of municipal
solid waste (MSW) processed to the total MSW generated has increased from 48% in
2019-20 to 53.62% in 2021-22. I propose an allocation of Rs. 8,796.33 crore for Municipal
and Urban Development Department in 2022-23.
Environment and Forests
“Environment and economy are really two sides of the same coin.
If we cannot sustain the environment we cannot sustain ourselves.”
-Wangari Maathai, Nobel Laureate
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87. Our state is endowed with rich biodiversity and it is our responsibility to nurture
it. The recorded forest area in the state is about 23% of the geographical area. Our
government envisages the improvement of the green cover to 33% of the geographical
area in conformity with the National Forest Policy, 1988, and to create a sustainable
living space for the citizens. In pursuit of this objective, during this year, a massive plantation
drive under Jagananna Pachhathoram was carried out by planting 9.39 crore seedlings by
involving all line departments, people from all walks of life, and by converging funds from
CAMPA, MGNREGS, state development schemes, and centrally sponsored schemes. As
a result of this effort, it is a matter of pride that Andhra Pradesh stood first in India with
the highest increase in green cover by 647 sq. km as per the India State of Forest Report
2021 released recently.
88. Our government envisages developing climate-resilient cities by managing and

expanding lung spaces in urban and peri-urban areas for smart, clean, and healthy cities.
In this regard, the Nagarvanam scheme is being implemented. I propose an allocation of
Rs. 685.36 crore for Environment, Forest, Science, and Technology Department in 2022-
23.
Water Resources
89. Water is critical not just for good health but also for industrial growth and
environmental sustainability. The NITI Aayog ranks Andhra Pradesh 4th on SDG-6 - Clean
Water and Sanitation. Around 97% of industries follow CPCB pollution norms. Our
government has prioritized the major ongoing projects taken up under Jalayagnam to
provide irrigation facilities and assured water for drinking and industries in all the districts
of the state. I am glad to provide updates on various irrigation projects going on in the
state.
90. The Polavaram Irrigation Project is progressing as per schedule and is expected to
be completed by 2023. The work of constructing R&R colonies is also going on
simultaneously with brisk progress for the rehabilitation of Project Displaced Families
(PDF) families.
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91. Veligonda Project Tunnel-1 is completed. Nallamala Sagar reservoir is already
completed, and R&R work is going on simultaneously to impound water in the reservoir
and supply water during the next kharif in drought-prone areas of Prakasam, Nellore, and
Kadapa districts. Sangam Barrage and Nellore Barrage across Pennar river in Nellore
district are nearing completion to stabilise ayacut under Pennar Delta System, Kavali
Canal, and Kanupur canal. Vamsadhara Project Phase-II of Stage-II and interlinking of
Vamsadhara-Nagavali are scheduled for completion by June, 2022 to provide better
irrigation facilities in backward Srikakulam. Owk Tunnel-II is scheduled to be completed
by August 2022 to carry additional 10,000 cusecs of water to Gandikota Reservoir.
92. In addition, under the YSR Jalakala program, which was launched in September
2020, our government has drilled 9,187 bore wells free of cost for the needy and eligible
farmers to bring more arable land under irrigation.
93. I propose an allocation of Rs. 11,482.37 crore for development of water resources
in 2022-23.
Industries and Infrastructure
94. Small and medium industries form the foundation of the 3rd pillar of livelihood
and are central to the realisation of the SDG-8 and SDG-9 of “Decent Work” and
“Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure”. Andhra Pradesh State has huge investment
potential in sectors of Food and Agro-processing, Textiles and Spinning, Marine products,
Mineral products, Iron and Steel, Cement, Granite, Ferro alloys, Engineering goods,
Automobiles, Defence and Aerospace, Electronic hardware, Biotech, and Retail trade.
The Chittoor-Nellore region figures in the top-10 manufacturing destinations in India,
attracting domestic and international investors alike.
95. Under the Ease of Doing Business framework, all approvals are provided within
21 days. Andhra Pradesh has improved exports performance from rank 7 in 2019-20 to
rank 4 in 2020-21 with an increase in exports to $16.8 billion in 2020-21, a growth of
13.8% compared to the previous year. The state contributes 5.8% of national exports and
we aim to double the exports by 2030.
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96. In this year, up to 31 December, 2021, 7107 Micro, Small and Medium enterprises
were established with an investment of Rs. 2,099 crore providing employment to 46,811
persons. Up to 31 January 2022, 11 Large & Mega Projects were established with an
investment of Rs. 2,048 crore providing employment to 3,989 people. In addition, 5 5
Large and Mega projects are under various stages of implementation with an investment
of Rs. 44,097 crore and committed employment of 93,116.
97. Through YSR Navodayam,1,78,919 MSME accounts worth more than Rs.7,976
crore were restructured to support and nurture the growth of MSMEs under the One
Time Restructuring of MSME loans scheme. During 2021-22, our government released
incentives of Rs 671 crore covering SC, BC, general MSMEs and textile industries.
98. Our government has issued AP Electronics Manufacturing Policy 2021 – 2024
and AP IT Policy IT 2021 – 2024 for promoting investments in the State, fostering a
culture of entrepreneurship, and to generate large-scale employment. On 23rd December
2021, the Hon’ble Chief Minister inaugurated the YSR EMC at Kopparthy, which is the
first to be approved by Government of India under the EMC 2.0 scheme, over an extent
of 500 acres offering best in class infrastructure with an investment potential of more
than Rs. 8,000 crore and employment potential for more than 25,000. Already several
companies have shown interest and have come forward to set up their manufacturing
facilities with a cumulative investment of more than Rs. 660 crore and employment
generation of more than 9,000 personnel.
99. There are 10 investment proposals under the IT sector at the advanced stage of
grounding for the generation of 20,000 jobs with an investment of over Rs. 500 crore over
2 to 5 years. In addition, there are 15 investment proposals under the Electronic System
Design and Manufacturing sector at the initial stage of implementation for the generation
of 25,000 jobs with an investment of over Rs. 4,000 crore over next 3 years.
100. In order to develop air connectivity in the state, our government has entered into
a concession agreement for the development of Bhogapuram Greenfield International
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Airport under PPP mode. Its financial closure is under process. Uyyalawada Narasimha
Reddy Airport at Orvakal in Kurnool districts is the first airport in southern India to be
entirely developed by the state government. Airlines have started operating flights from
Kurnool to Chennai, Bangalore, and Visakhapatnam. New routes have been proposed
from Kurnool to Tirupathi and Vijayawada. Proposals are under consideration to start
scheduled flight operations between Chennai-Kadapa-Vijayawada. Further, the proposed
development of Airport City in 541 acres in Kurnool airport with Flying Training
Organization, Aero Sports, MRO facilities is under process.
101. I propose an allocation of Rs. 2,755.17 crore for industrial and infrastructure
development in 2022-23.
Transport and Road Infrastructure
102. Two projects namely, AP Mandal Connectivity and Rural Connectivity

Improvement Project and AP Roads and Bridges Reconstruction Project with a cost of
Rs. 6,400 crore are being taken up with the financial assistance of New Development
Bank for providing double lane connectivity from district to mandal headquarters and
between different mandal headquarters. Under this project widening of 2,522 km of roads
and construction/ reconstruction of 464 bridges are proposed. Our government has
accorded administrative sanction for the phase-I works for Rs. 3,014 crore for the
improvement of 1,243 km of roads and the works are in progress. Due to reverse tendering,
there was a saving to a tune of Rs 85.43 crore.
103. Administrative sanction for phase-II works for an amount of Rs. 3,386 crore for
the improvement of 1,268 km of roads is under process. Under Central Road Fund, about
125 km of road stretches of National Highway were improved with a cost of Rs. 15.8
crore in 2021-2022. It is proposed to improve 600 km during 2022-2023. In addition, our
government has accorded administrative sanction for the renewal of 8,268 km of State
Highways & Major District Roads.
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104. The Government of Andhra Pradesh is participating in the State Support Program
for Strengthening Road Safety to reduce road accident deaths. The line departments like
Police, Transport, R&B, and Health are in the process of preparation of action plans with
clear-cut performance indicators to achieve the targeted reduction in the number of road
accidents.
105. I propose an allocation of Rs. 8,581.25 crore for Transport, Roads and Buildings
Department in 2022-23 which is 13% higher than the allocation in 2021-22.
Energy
106. About 21 lakh SC/ST domestic consumers are provided concession up to 200
units per month. Besides this, Dhobi Ghats, BPL Rajaka community, most Backward
Caste communities, handloom weavers, hair cutting saloons/shops, and gold covering units/
imitation jewelry units too are being provided concessional power. With regard to SDG 7
- Affordable and Clean Energy, the percentage of households electrified in Andhra Pradesh
has increased from 92.5% in 2014-15 to 100% in 2021-22.
107. In order to account for the energy consumed and reduce the losses, as per stipulations
of the Government of India, meters will be provided to all the distribution transformers
and feeders. Agriculture feeder segregation has been initiated which will provide 24x7 3-
phase supply to all rural areas. This will give a big incentive for industrial development in
rural areas.
108. I propose an allocation of Rs. 10,281 crore for Energy Department in 2022-23
including power subsidy for farmers and aqua farmers.
Home
109. Our government is continuously taking measures to modernise the police force
with improved technology, vehicles, improved visibility of policing and investigation skills.
Under DISHA, several measures have been taken towards the safety, security, and
empowerment of women. Andhra Pradesh has stood first place in Investigation Tracking
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System for Sexual Offences for the year 2021. Investigation compliance rate i.e.,
investigation completed in 60 days in sexual offenses is 92.27% in Andhra Pradesh as
against the national average of 40%. I propose an allocation of Rs. 7,586.84 crore for
Home Department in 2022-23.
Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture
110. Our government has laid great emphasis on enhancing the relevance and efficiency
of technically skilled manpower in the state through ITIs and apprenticeship programs.
44 MoUs have been signed with industry partners for conducting a dual system of training
in which students spend half of their course duration in the industry to get on-the-job
training and improve employability. 15 government ITIs have been selected for the Skills
Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) Project by the Government
of India. Each ITI will receive performance-based grants for the development of
infrastructure, starting new courses, and training of teachers. It is proposed to establish
four new government ITIs exclusively for minorities at Rayachoti, Adoni, Chagalamarri,
and Narasaraopet.
111. Our state has abundant tourism potential. The tourism sector is one of the key
growth drivers for the state economy and an important source of employment generation.
Investment proposals worth Rs.1,000 crore are under process for the development of
tourism infrastructure.
112. Our government is setting up Shilparamam Centres to develop crafts and provide
a direct marketing platform to the artisan community for improved livelihood opportunities.
Upgradation works have been taken up in the existing Shilparamam, Pulivendula as part
of the Master Plan to develop the park into a more vibrant, appealing, and happening
tourist and cultural immersive centre. The construction of a new Shilparamam park in
Guntur is nearing completion. On similar lines, integrated development of existing
Shilparamam parks at Tirupati, Visakhapatnam & Kadapa for augmenting revenues and
ensuring self-sustainability of artisans will be taken up.
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113. I propose an allocation of Rs. 290.31 crore for Youth Advancement, Tourism &
Culture Department in 2022-23
Governance
114. Our government under the visionary leadership of the Hon’ble Chief Minister is
committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability in the
delivery of public services and has taken several steps in this direction. Reverse tendering
procedure has been made mandatory in respect of procurement of the goods, services,
and works with a value of Rs 1 crore and above. This alone has resulted in savings of
approximately Rs. 4,000 crore to the state government which has been utilized for citizen-
centric and welfare initiatives.
115. Our state has set an example of how good governance ought to be carried out and
how welfare can be achieved via the wide usage of technology. Implementation of program
through Direct Benefit Transfer mode has ensured that people get their benefits in a
transparent and timely manner.
116. Our government has taken another step in direction of good governance by the
reorganization of districts - an administrative measure that signifies decentralization and
effective administration leading to focused, inclusive and sustainable growth.
117. In spite of the stress caused by Covid-19 on the state finances, our government
has implemented the 11th PRC for the government employees and pensioners with a
fitment of 23% and several other benefits such as the release of 5 dearness allowance
instalments in one go and increase in retirement age from 60 to 62 years.
118. Our government is establishing a Special Development Package Fund (SDPF) to

implement socio-economic development programs at constituency level to maximise
welfare in line with local needs and preferences; take corrective measures to solve problems
identified by citizens and elected representatives; and to ensure that development spreads
evenly throughout the state. Every member of State Legislative Assembly will have Rs. 2
crore at his/her disposal. I propose an allocation of Rs. 350 crore for Special Development
Package Fund in 2022-23.
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Review of Economic Growth Trends
Accounts 2020-21
119. The finance accounts finalized by the Accountant General of Andhra Pradesh
show a revenue deficit of Rs. 35,540 crore, and a fiscal deficit of Rs. 55,167 crore, which
was 3.6 % and 5.59 % of the GSDP respectively, for the period from April 01, 2020 to
March 31, 2021.
Revised Estimates 2021-22
120. The revised estimate for revenue expenditure for FY 2021-22 is Rs. 1,73,818
crore, whereas for capital expenditure it is Rs. 18,529 crore. The revenue deficit for 2021-
22 is around Rs. 19,545 crore, whereas the fiscal deficit for the same period is around Rs.
38,224 crore, which amounts to 1.63 % and 3.18 % of the GSDP respectively.
Budget Estimates 2022-23
121. For the financial year 2022-23, I propose an expenditure of Rs. 2,56,257 crore,
with revenue expenditure estimated at Rs. 2,08,261 crore, and capital expenditure Rs.
47,996 crore. The estimated revenue deficit is around Rs. 17,036 crore and the fiscal
deficit is estimated at around Rs. 48,724 crore. The fiscal deficit will be around 3.64 % of
the GSDP, whereas the revenue deficit will be around 1.27 % of the GSDP.
122. In last three years, our government has set in motion transformational changes in
the state through the Navaratnalu and manifesto schemes. Through sustained efforts of
our government, institutional strengthening, and social inclusion, this process has gathered
the momentum to make Andhra Pradesh a leader in all SDGs.
123. In the process, my government has taken care to ensure welfare of the common
man; made the beneficiary selection process transparent and free of discrimination; adopted
DBT mode on a massive scale for distribution of benefits; established robust decentralised
governance. In the energy sector, our government has promoted solar energy in a
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transparent and cost effective manner. Impactful interventions have been made in health
and education sectors through Nadu-nedu programs. My government has recruited 1.34
lakh Village/ward Secretariat staff so far. Further, vacancies are being filled up as per the
published job calendar. Finally, I am happy to inform this august House that my government
is able to continue all the development oriented programs promised to the people, while
handling the Covid-19 pandemic in the most effective manner, keeping the loss of life and
hardship to the people at the minimum.
124. Critics misrepresent what we are doing and place obstacles on our path. However,
unfazed by these, my government shall continue to stand true to its supreme duty of
serving the people to improve their lives. I conclude with a verse by Kalidasa,
“For yesterday is but a dream,

and tomorrow is only a vision.
But today well lived,
makes every yesterday a dream of happiness,
and every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well therefore to this day;
Such is the salutation to the ever-new dawn!”
With these words, I now commend the budget to the august House for approval.
Jai Andhra Pradesh,

Jai Hinds
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ANNEXURE – I
SECRETARIET DEPARTMENT WISE BUDGET ALLOCATION
Sl.No DEPARTMENT BE 2021-22 RE 2021-22 BE 2022-23

1 Agriculture Marketing & Co-Operation 11,210.80 10,179.36 11,387.69
2 Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & 1,511.28 1,342.81 1,568.83
Fisheries
3 Backward Classes Welfare 12,387.80 10,864.44 20,962.06
4 Environment, Forest, Science & Technology 806.47 428.59 685.36
5 Higher Education 1,973.16 2,031.24 2,014.30
6 Energy and Infrastructure 6,637.24 12,768.30 10,281.04
7 Secondary Education 24,624.22 23,269.48 27,706.66
8 Department of Economically Weaker Sections 5,986.16 6,162.06 10,201.60
(EWS) Welfare
9 Food & Civil Supplies 3,695.89 2,167.48 3,719.24
10 Finance 58,786.01 54,320.78 58,583.61
11 General Administration 1,128.17 1,012.10 998.55
12 Gram Volunteers/Ward Volunteers and 2,916.71 2,890.26 3,396.25
Villages /Wards
13 Health, Medical & Family Welfare 13,830.44 13,702.82 15,384.26
14 Home 7,039.18 7,063.64 7,586.84
15 Housing 4,715.02 3,786.47 4,791.69
16 Water Resources 13,237.78 8,428.23 11,482.37
17 Infrastructure And Investment Department 1,133.10 331.59 1,142.53
18 Industries and Commerce 2,540.24 1,906.08 2,755.17

19 Information Technology, Electronics & 207.89 180.94 212.13
Communications
20 Labour and Employment 711.88 688.24 790.04
21 Law 776.91 721.85 924.03
22 Legislature 96.02 102.30 107.16
23 Municipal Administration and Urban 8,727.08 8,055.25 8,796.33
Development
24 Minorities Welfare 1,434.00 1,242.96 2,063.15
25 Public Enterprises 1.56 1.04 1.67
26 Planning 510.89 391.99 615.33
27 Panchayat Raj and Rural Development 15,995.25 12,836.53 15,846.43
28 Revenue 5,869.40 3,555.66 5,306.94
29 Department of Real Time Governance 52.11 82.03 52.72
30 Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and 899.31 774.01 969.91
Innovation
31 Social Welfare 8,156.63 7,343.99 12,728.26
32 Transport, Roads and Buildings 7,594.06 5,975.73 8,581.25
33 Women, Children, Disabled and Senior 4,301.52 3,255.90 4,322.86
Citizens
34 Youth and Sports 285.09 242.42 290.31
Total 2,29,779.27 2,08,106.57 2,56,256.56
ANNEXURE – II
Sector Wise Budget Estimates 2022-23
SECTOR BE 2021-22 RE 2021-22 BE 2022-23
ECONOMIC SERVICES
Agriculture & Allied Services 13,517.87 1,942.26 13,630.10
Energy 6,637.24 12,768.30 10,281.04
General Eco Services 4,284.03 2,645.67 4,420.07
Industry & Minerals 2,540.24 1,906.08 2,755.17
Irrigation & Flood Control 13,237.78 8,428.23 11,482.37
Rural Development 16,221.32 13,187.45 17,109.06
Science Tech, Environment 10.68 8.50 11.78
Transport 8,657.74 6,246.33 9,617.15
ECONOMIC SERVICES Total 65,106.91 57,132.82 69,306.74
% of Total Budget 28.33 27.45 27.05
SOCIAL SERVICES
Art and Culture 22.57 19.07 20.67
General Education 26,994.91 25,594.30 30,077.20
Housing 4,715.02 3,786.47 4,791.69
I&P 278.82 239.95 261.65
Labor and Employment 936.26 832.36 1,033.86
Medical 13,830.44 13,702.82 15,384.26
Social Security & Welfare 4,313.72 3,262.81 4,331.85
Sports & Youth Services 138.05 103.01 140.48
Technical Education 324.60 370.46 413.50
Urban Development 8,727.08 8,055.25 8,796.33
Water Supply , Sanitation 2,690.64 2,539.34 2,133.63
Welfare 27,964.59 25,613.44 45,955.07
SOCIAL SERVICES Total 90,936.71 84,119.27 1,13,340.20
% of Total Budget 39.58 40.42 44.23
GENERAL SERVICES 73,735.66 66,854.47 73,609.63
% of Total Budget 32.09 32.13 28.72
Grand Total 2,29,779.27 2,08,106.57 2,56,256.56
ANNEXURE – III
Subplan Allocation
Sub Plan/Action Plans BE 2021-22 BE 2022-23

SC Sub-Plan 13,835 18,518
Tribal Sub Plan 5,318 6,145
BC Sub Plan 28,238 29,143
Minorities Action Plan 3,077 3,662
Kapu Welfare 3,306 3,532
EBC Welfare 3,743 6,669
DBT SCHEMES
Sl.No Item BE 21-22 RE 2021-22 BE 2022-23
1 YSR Pension Kanuka 17,000.00 16,752.45 18,000.90
2 YSR Rythu Bharosa 3,845.30 3,825.95 3,900.00
3 Jagananna Vidya Deevena 2,500.00 2,050.87 2,500.00
4 Jagananna Vasati Deevena (MTF) 2,223.15 1,088.75 2,083.32
5 YSR - PM Fasal Bima Yojana 1,800.00 1,738.93 1,802.04
6 Y.S.R Interest free loans to Self Help Groups 865.00 862.87 600.00
7 Y.S.R Interest free loans to Urban Self Help Groups 247.00 246.15 200.00
8 Y.S.R Interest free Loans to Farmers 500.00 375.87 500.00
9 YSR Kapu Nestham 500.00 479.44 500.00
10 YSR Jagananna Chedodu 300.00 287.12 300.00
11 YSR Vahana Mitra 285.00 256.06 260.00
12 YSR Nethanna Nestham 190.00 192.10 199.99
13 YSR Matsyakara Bharosa 120.00 120.05 120.49
14 Diesel Subsidy to Fishermen Boats 50.00 44.76 50.00
15 Exgratia to Farmers 20.00 15.35 20.00
16 Law Nestham 16.64 19.62 15.00
17 Jagananna Thodu 20.00 32.52 25.01
18 EBC Nestham 500.00 589.01 590.00
19 YSR Aasara* 6,429.14 6,400.00
20 YSR Cheyuta* 4,208.97 4,235.95
21 Amma Vodi 6,500.00
Grand Total 30,982.10 39,615.98 48,802.71
* YSR Aasara and YSR Chayutha in 2021-22 were implemented through APSDC
Expenditure Through Corporations
AP Scheduled Castes Corporation
Items 2020-21 2021-22 BE 22-23
YSR Pension Kanuka 2,633.72 2,751.00 3,051.39
YSR Cheyuta 1,061.06 1,020.98 1,017.14
Jagananna Vidya Deevena 368.00 370.47 218.74
Jagananna Vasati Deevena 296.00 198.35 247.79
YSR Vahana Mitra 64.85 59.69 64.66
YSR Jagananna Chedodu 21.64 21.62 23.08
YSR Nethanna Nestham 2.01 1.61 2.07
YSR Matsyakara Bharosa 0.44 0.57 0.75
YSR Aasara 1,275.93 1,290.00 1,288.06
Ammavodi 1,219.11 - 1,284.37
Others 9.19 24.57 12.30
Total 6,951.95 5,738.86 7,210.34
AP Scheduled Tribe Corporation

Sl.No Items 2020-21 2021-22 BE 22-23
1 YSR Pension Kanuka 924.04 957.45 971.76
2 YSR Cheyuta 252.02 252.23 251.07
3 Jagananna Vasati Deevena 39.42 31.55 150.75
4 Jagananna Vidya Deevena 36.20 29.59 148.39
5 YSR Vahana Mitra 10.67 9.91 10.52
10 YSR Aasara 169.67 174.00 174.00
11 Ammavodi 395.27 - 416.43
12 Others 36.08 16.76 1.50
Total 1,867.76 1,475.40 2,127.58
AP State Backward Classes Corporations
Sl.No Items 2020-21 2021-22 BE 22-23
2 YSR Cheyuta 2,703.12 2,797.94 2,692.96
3 Jagananna Vidya Deevena 611.49 922.43 1,112.72
4 Jagananna Vasati Deevena 838.00 506.37 1,062.73
7 YSR Vahana Mitra 123.49 134.39 129.17
10 YSR Aasara 3,027.25 3,071.00 3,053.39
11 Ammavodi 3,192.40 - 2,975.65
12 Others 22.87 54.22 52.00
Total 18,940.89 16,044.83 20,008.42
AP KAPU Welfare Corporation

Sl.No Items 2020-21 2021-22 BE 22-23
2 YSR Kapu Nestham 491.02 459.64 500.00
5 YSR Vahana Mitra 31.14 26.40 35.68
8 YSR Aasara 655.21 670.00 667.01
9 Ammavodi 579.00 - 609.99
Total 3,165.88 2,561.73 3,531.68
AP State Minorities Corporation

Sl.No Items 2020-21 2021-22 BE 22-23
2 YSR Cheyuta 422.38 122.91 122.45
9 YSR Aasara 130.98 133.14 133.00
10 Ammavodi 457.00 - 458.73
11 Incentives to Imams and Mouzans 50.00 78.85 126.00
12 Others 5.32 6.72 9.80
Total 2,091.32 1,177.34 1,750.50
AP State Christian Corporation
Sl.No Items 2020-21 2021-22 BE 22-23
1 YSR Cheyuta 16.44 14.92 16.38
8 YSR Aasara 13.33 13.00 13.68
9 Ammavodi 18.10 - 19.07
10 Others 2.64 0.68 3.40
Total 106.79 83.78 113.40
AP Brahmin Welfare Corporation Limited
Sl.No Items 2020-21 2021-22 BE 22-23
4 YSR Aasara 14.93 15.00 60.92
5 Ammavodi 26.65 - 38.09
6 EBC Nestham - 33.45 33.46
9 Archakas - - 120.00
Total 123.33 123.91 455.23

AP State Economically Backward Classes Corporations
Sl.No Items 2020-21 2021-22 BE 22-23
2 EBC Nestham - 556.01 556.54
5 YSR Vahana Mitra 15.38 12.50 13.82
10 YSR Aasara 1,050.13 1,063.00 1,095.00
11 Ammavodi 609.83 - 632.46
Total 5,220.69 5,260.50 6,345.82
EBC Corporation / Scheme BE 22-23

Andhra Pradesh Reddy Welfare and Development Corporation 3,088.99
YSR Pension Kanuka 1,614.83
YSR Aasara - Loans to Women Cooperative Societies 498.29
Amma Vodi 311.55
EBC Nestham 274.66
Fees reimbursement (Jagananna Vidya Deevena) 221.58
Jagananna Vasati Deevena (MTF) 146.72
YSR Jagananna Chedodu 9.87
YSR Vahana Mitra 6.81
Jagananna Thodu 2.89
Economic Support - Backend Subsidy to Mobile Dispensing Units 1.79

Andhra Pradesh Kamma Welfare and Development Corporation 1,899.74
YSR Pension Kanuka 988.59
Amma Vodi 190.73
EBC Nestham 167.54
Andhra Pradesh Arya Vysya Welfare and Development Corporation 915.49
Amma Vodi 89.32
EBC Nestham 78.46

Andhra Pradesh Kshatriya Welfare and Development Corporation 314.02
Amma Vodi 30.45
EBC Nestham 26.75

Andhra Pradesh EBC Welfare and Development Corporation 139.18
Amma Vodi 10.41
EBC Nestham 9.14
YSR Nethanna Nestham 3.13
YSR Matsyakara Bharosa 0.82
Important Major and New Schemes
Agriculture
YSR Rythu Bharosa 3,900.00

YSR - PM Fasal Bima Yojana 1,802.04
Calamity Relief Fund 2,000.00
Rashtriya Krushi Vikasa Yojana (RKVY) 1,750.00
Krishionnati Yojana 760.00
Y.S.R Interest free Loans to Farmers 500.00
Supply of Seeds to Farmers 200.00
KFW Germany - Zero Based Natural Farming (ZBNF) 87.27
YSR - Agri Testing Labs 50.00
Storage, interest and other related costs of fertilizer buffers 40.00
Rythu Bharosa Kendralu 18.00
Price Stabilization Fund Rs. 3000 Cr. Recoupment 500.00
Agriculture Market Infrastructure Fund (AMIF) 100.00
Construction of Buildings for Andhra Pradesh Fisheries University 40.00
National Livestock Mission 100.00
Fodder and Feed Development 72.70
Livestock Loss Compensation 50.00
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana ( PMMSY) 100.00
Construction of Fish Landing Centers / Jetties 100.00
Diesel Subsidy to Fishermen Boats 50.00
Medical Education Department
NHM (NUHM & NRHM) 2,462.03

Dr. YSR Aarogyasri Health Care Trust 2,000.00
Medical Buildings (NAADU-NEDU) 1,603.00
Medical Colleges 753.84
Establishment of new Medical College along with Hospital in Plain Areas 320.00
Dr YSR Aarogya Aasara - POP 300.00
Establishment of New Medical Colleges 250.45
Establishment of Multi-Speciality Hospitals in Tribal Areas 170.00
Mobile Medical Units (104 Services) 140.22
Andhra Pradesh Emergency Response Services - 108 Ambulance Services 133.19
Increase of Seats in existing Government Medical Colleges (PMSSN) 100.00
NAADU NEEDU - Infrastructure facilities for Hospitals 500.00
NHM-Infrastcture Maintanence 695.88
Honorarium to Asha Workers 343.97
Family Welfare Centres 280.70
Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PMABHIM) 250.00
Food and Civil Supplies Department
Subsidy on Rice (Human Resources Development) 3,100.00

Door Delivery of Rice 200.02
Industries, Commerce and Export Promotion Department
Incentives for Industrial Promotion for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) 450.00
Incentives for Industrial Promotion 411.62

ADB (Asian Development Bank) - Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor
250.00
Development Program - APRDC Component
236.86
Development Program - APIIC Component
Incentives to the S.C. Entrepreneurs for Industrial Promotion 175.00
125.00
Development Program - APTRANSCO Component
Incentives to IT & Electronics Industries/ Organizations 60.00
YSR Bima 372.12
Women Development and Child Welfare Department
Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (ICDS - Anganwadi Services) 1,517.64
Saksham Anganwadi and POSHAN 2.0 (Supplementary Nutrition Programme) 1,200.00
YSR Sampoorna Poshana 901.56

YSR Sampoorna Poshana & Plus 201.82
Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 (construction of anganwadi center buildings
160.00
under mgnrega)
Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 ( Poshan Abhiyan) 120.63
Mission Vatsalya (Child Protection Services and Child Welfare Services) 53.80
Minorities Welfare Department
Andhra Pradesh State Minorities Finance Corporation 988.98

Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakaram 150.00
Incentives to Imams and Mouzans 126.00
Assistance to Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee 26.10
Rural Development Department
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 5,000.00

Interest Free Loans to DWACRA Women (Vaddileni Runalu) 600.00
National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) 389.06
Rural Water Supply Department
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)/National Rural Drinking Water Mission 1,149.93

Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin 500.00

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Speech of

Sri Buggana Rajendranath

1. At the outset, I would like to recollect the wise words of Thiruvalluvar

As we emerge from the aftermath of the pandemic, we ought to continue to

2. The standard models of economics focus on four important pillars of development

Integration of SDGs and Navaratnalu

Human Capacity Development

15. In acknowledgment of the importance of agriculture and dairying in livelihoods,

Implementation of the 4 pillars in the state

Whose endeavors are preceded by a firm commitment,

I now proceed to present the budgetary allocations proposed in 2022-23.

“Polala nanni, Halala dunni,

- Mahakavi Sri Sri

Dr.YSR Rythu Bharosa-PM KISAN

Dr. YSR Free Crop Insurance

YSR Sunna Vaddi Panta Runalu

Dr.YSR Rythu Bharosa Kendralu

Dr.YSR Agri Testing Labs

Free/Concessional Power Supply

Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries

36. Our government is delivering essential commodities under Public Distribution

Health and Nutrition

“Thindi Kaligithe kanda kaladoyi

-Mahakavi Gurajada Apparao

41. In order to improve healthcare facilities in tribal areas, my government has

Dr. YSR Kanti Velugu

-Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel laurate

45. My government is implementing YSR Sampoorna Poshana Plus in 77 tribal sub-

“Empowerment of women leads to development of a good family,

-Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam

53. As part of Navaratnalu, financial assistance of Rs.75,000 to women in the age

YSR Vahana Mitra

58. Our government is providing financial assistance of Rs.10,000/- per annum to

YSR Nethanna Nestham

60. Under Jagananna Thodu, our government provides financial assistance of

YSR EBC Nestham

YSR law Nestham

“Parulaku sodharulaku bhuu

“Ammante anthuleni sommuraa…

74. I propose an allocation of Rs.27,706.66 crore in 2022-23 for School Education

Jagananna Vidya Deevana and Jagananna Vasathi Deevana

“Pattu Pattaradu Patti viduvaradu

“The Soul of India lies in its village”

81. Through the Jagananna Pallevelugu project, conventional streetlights in 10,912

Environment and Forests

-Wangari Maathai, Nobel Laureate

88. Our government envisages developing climate-resilient cities by managing and

Industries and Infrastructure

Transport and Road Infrastructure

102. Two projects namely, AP Mandal Connectivity and Rural Connectivity

Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture

118. Our government is establishing a Special Development Package Fund (SDPF) to

Revised Estimates 2021-22

Budget Estimates 2022-23

“For yesterday is but a dream,

Jai Andhra Pradesh,

Sl.No DEPARTMENT BE 2021-22 RE 2021-22 BE 2022-23

18 Industries and Commerce 2,540.24 1,906.08 2,755.17

Sub Plan/Action Plans BE 2021-22 BE 2022-23