BJP's Lanka Dinakar Urges Andhra Government to Reassess PLI Scheme

BJP leader Lanka Dinakar has requested the Andhra Pradesh government to reassess the implementation of the Centre's production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. He criticized the previous YSRCP government's utilization of the PLI scheme and suggested a review under Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's leadership to promote green energy and attract new investments.

BJP leader Lanka Dinakar on Monday urged the Andhra Pradesh government to review the implementation of the Centre’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme in the state.

Dinakar claimed that just one or two entities from the southern state had availed the PLI scheme under the previous YSRCP government to manufacture high-capacity solar photo-voltaic modules for promoting green energy.

He further said the central government introduced the PLI scheme to promote 'Make in India' under Atma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) programme.

“At this point, we request the present state government under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to review the PLI scheme,” Dinakar told PTI.

According to the saffron party leader, the PLI scheme’s progress should be assessed with respect to the companies which availed it under the parameters such as results obtained and other quantifiable insights.

He alleged that nothing worthwhile was achieved utilizing this scheme under the YSRCP regime.

Further, Dinakar noted that the time is appropriate for the Andhra Pradesh government to attract investments in the renewable energy sector.