Archive · 23 Jul 2026
AP Cabinet Approves Multiple Projects and Initiatives
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet had a meeting led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
They talked about many important things.
They decided to help handloom weavers with money, set up a new college for hearing-impaired students, and give money for a big event called Pushkaralu.
They also approved building a barrage and increasing the cost of another project.
The Chief Minister said the government is working to handle the effects of El Niño and warned about political issues being linked to protests in Delhi.
The AP Cabinet approved financial assistance of Rs 25,000 for handloom weavers under the 'Nethanna Bharosa' scheme.
A new government degree college for hearing-impaired students will be set up in Vedullapalli.
Rs 50 crore was sanctioned for the Pushkaralu event's security and arrangements.
The Cabinet approved land allocations and a government guarantee for AP MARKFED to secure a Rs 300 crore loan.
The estimated cost for HNSS Phase-2 works was increased from Rs 241.20 crore to Rs 312 crore.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Approved various projects and initiatives, including financial assistance, infrastructure projects, and measures to tackle El Niño
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address various developmental and administrative needs of the state
Government Perspective
Opposition Perspective
Handling of El Niño Impact
Government Perspective
The government is taking proactive measures to tackle the impact of El Niño, focusing on drinking water supply and cattle fodder availability.
Opposition Perspective
The opposition claims the government is not doing enough to prepare for the potential impact of El Niño and is downplaying the issue.
- Chief Minister
- Chandrababu Naidu
- Meeting Duration
- 3 hours
- Financial Assistance to Weavers
- Rs 25,000 under 'Nethanna Bharosa' scheme
- Funds for Pushkaralu Event
- Rs 50 crore
- Loan for AP MARKFED
- Rs 300 crore
- Neradi Barrage Construction Cost
- Rs 641.10 crore
- HNSS Phase-2 Cost Increase
- From Rs 241.20 crore to Rs 312 crore