Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Naidu Promises Poverty-Free Future for Tribal Families in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said tribal families should not have to live in poverty.
He announced plans to improve roads, healthcare, schools, jobs, and welfare in tribal areas.
The government says it has already built 900 kilometres of roads.
It also plans to bring tap water and solar power to 160,000 homes.
More coffee farms and homestays are expected to create income for families.
Medical vehicles and drones will help people in remote places reach healthcare faster.
The government also plans to train 100,000 young people for jobs.
Naidu said a new plan would protect employment opportunities for local tribal people.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said his government aims to ensure no tribal family lives in poverty.
The government plans to improve tribal infrastructure, healthcare, education, employment, and welfare.
Naidu said 900 kilometres of roads have been built under the Adivathalli Bata project at a cost of ₹1,000 crore.
The state plans to provide tap water and rooftop solar facilities to 160,000 houses and expand coffee cultivation by 100,000 acres.
The Sanjeevani programme includes emergency vehicles, mobile medical testing, drone blood-sample transport, and affordable medicines through Jan Aushadhi Kendras.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the state government, and tribal communities.
- What
- Naidu outlined development, healthcare, education, employment, and welfare initiatives for tribal areas and launched or reviewed Sanjeevani services.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify the date.
- Where
- Ganneli and RK Nagar in Araku Valley constituency, Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve living conditions, healthcare, education, employment, connectivity, and welfare for tribal families.
- Road construction
- 900 kilometres built under the Adivathalli Bata project at a cost of ₹1,000 crore.
- Household services
- Tap water and rooftop solar facilities planned for 160,000 houses.
- Coffee cultivation
- Expansion planned across another 100,000 acres.
- Youth training
- Skill development programmes planned for 100,000 youth over three years.
- Emergency healthcare
- An emergency lifeline network with 150 vehicles has been created in Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
- Health infrastructure
- The Tribal Health Infrastructure Mission has an allocation of ₹250 crore.
- Medical testing
- Mobile medical services through ambulances 104 are planned to offer 42 types of tests at people’s doorsteps.