Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for their focus on the state’s needs in the Union Budget 2024-25. In a statement, Chandrababu Naidu commended the budget for prioritizing crucial projects in Andhra Pradesh, including the state capital development, the Polavaram project, industrial nodes, and the upliftment of backward areas.
“On behalf of the people of Andhra Pradesh, I thank the Hon’ble Prime Minister, @narendramodi Ji, and Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, @nsitharaman Ji, for recognizing the needs of our state and focusing on a capital, Polavaram, industrial nodes, and development of backward areas in AP in the union budget of FY 24-25. This support from the Centre will go a long way towards rebuilding Andhra Pradesh,” stated TDP National President Chandrababu Naidu on social media.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, also lauded the budget, thanking PM Modi for fulfilling his promise to support Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted the government’s efforts to boost employment and empower common people.
In her budget speech, Sitharaman reaffirmed the central government’s commitment to the Polavaram project, underscoring its importance for food security in the country. “Our government is fully committed to financing and early completion of the Polavaram irrigation project, which is the lifeline for Andhra Pradesh and its farmers. This will facilitate our country’s food security as well,” she stated.
