Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Andhra CM Criticizes Previous Govt, Plans Power Sector Reforms
Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu criticized the previous government for causing problems in the power sector, which has led to an extra cost of Rs 9,000 crore.
He said his government has stabilized the sector without raising electricity prices.
Naidu announced plans to improve power supply, reduce losses, and promote solar energy.
He also directed officials to enhance revenue from mining and focus on value addition of minerals.
Additionally, he will participate in a program to help farmers adopt modern agricultural methods and increase their profits.
The government is encouraging the use of drones and mechanized tools to make farming more efficient.
Previous government's cancellation of PPAs imposed Rs 9,000 crore burden on the power sector.
Current government stabilized the sector without increasing tariffs and directed officials to ensure quality power supply and reduce transmission and distribution losses.
Incentives for ferro alloys industries extended for another year, costing Rs 1,053 crore.
Chief Minister announced plans to expedite rooftop solar projects, create additional solar capacity, and install solar panels on government buildings.
Naidu directed officials to enhance revenue from mining, curb illegal mining, and focus on value addition of minerals.
- Who
- Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and senior officials of Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Criticism of previous government's power sector decisions and announcement of new initiatives for power and mining sectors
- When
- Tuesday (review meetings) and Wednesday (Rythanna Mee Kosam programme)
- Where
- Amaravati and Nallajerla village in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address power sector issues, enhance revenue from mining, and promote agricultural value addition
- Additional Burden on Power Sector
- Rs 9,000 crore
- Incentives for Ferro Alloys Industries
- Rs 1,053 crore for one year
- Transmission and Distribution Losses
- 9.20% (target to reduce significantly by 2029)
- Additional Solar Capacity
- 4,792 MW under PM-KUSUM
- Solar Panels on Government Buildings
- 483 buildings, contributing 150 MW
- Free Solar Panels
- For SC/ST households
- Subsidy for BC Consumers
- Rs 20,000 for up to 3 kW
- Free Electricity Units
- 200 for handlooms, 500 for power looms
- EV Buses Procurement
- 1,000 buses
- EV Charging Stations
- 5,000 stations across the state
