Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh races to unlock Central scheme funds
Andhra Pradesh is trying to use more money available from the Central government.
The money supports 86 different development schemes.
Departments had Rs 18,516 crore available, but had spent less than half by September 7.
Some departments used the money quickly, while others spent very little.
The government found Rs 135 crore sitting unused in special bank accounts.
It ordered 88 unused accounts to be closed.
Officials will also ask for Rs 116.98 crore that was cancelled earlier.
The state hopes reforms will bring more funding under a Central incentive programme.
Departments have until December 1, 2026, to finish the required reforms.
Andhra Pradesh is reviewing 86 Centrally Sponsored Schemes for 2026-27 to improve fund utilisation and secure additional incentives.
Of Rs 18,516 crore currently available to departments, Rs 8,694 crore, or 47%, had been spent by September 7.
Panchayat raj and rural development held the largest pool, while water resources recorded the lowest departmental utilisation at 6%.
The government ordered 88 idle SNA accounts across 20 departments to be closed and identified Rs 135 crore lying unspent in such accounts.
Officials are pursuing the re-release of Rs 116.98 crore in cancelled sanctions and must complete prescribed SASCI reforms by December 1, 2026.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, state departments, district collectors and Central government officials are involved.
- What
- The state is improving the use of Centrally Sponsored Scheme funds, recovering cancelled allocations and completing reforms to obtain additional Central incentives.
- When
- The review concerns 2026-27 funding; utilisation was assessed through September 7, and SASCI reforms must be completed by December 1, 2026.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, with performance reviewed across its districts and departments.
- Why
- To prevent funds from remaining unused, recover cancelled allocations and unlock additional Central funding and incentives.
- CSS schemes
- 86 schemes are being implemented during 2026-27.
- Central allocation
- Rs 25,304 crore was allocated, of which Rs 10,552 crore had been received so far.
- Funds available
- Rs 18,516 crore was available with implementing departments.
- Overall spending
- Rs 8,694 crore, or 47%, had been spent by September 7.
- Unspent SNA funds
- Rs 135 crore was identified as lying unspent in SNA accounts.
- Cancelled sanctions
- Officials are seeking the re-release of Rs 116.98 crore.
- SASCI eligibility
- Andhra Pradesh is eligible for Rs 8,226 crore and had received Rs 3,486 crore.