Government Announces Major Development Package for Andhra Pradesh in Union Budget 2024-25

The government announced comprehensive measures to develop Andhra Pradesh, including Rs 15,000 crore for the capital city. The Union Budget 2024-25 outlined special financial support and allocated over Rs 3 lakh crore for women's and girls' schemes, and committed to completing the Polavaram irrigation project.

The government unveiled a significant development package for Andhra Pradesh in the Union Budget 2024-25, allocating Rs 15,000 crore for the state's capital city this fiscal year and beyond.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced special financial support and over Rs 3 lakh crore directed towards schemes benefiting women and girls, emphasizing the government's commitment to completing the Polavaram irrigation project.

Additionally, the minister introduced a backward region grant targeting three districts in Andhra Pradesh, amidst ongoing demands for special category status from political parties in the state, including key BJP ally, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).