Archive · 22 Aug 2025
AP CM Seeks Rs 5,000 Crore from Centre for State Projects
Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, met with the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, in Delhi to request more money.
Naidu asked for an extra Rs 5,000 crore to help Andhra Pradesh build new projects, mainly in Amaravati.
The state had already received Rs 2,010 crore under this scheme.
They also discussed a plan called Purvodaya, which aims to help the eastern states of India grow economically.
Naidu is hoping this plan will also benefit Andhra Pradesh.
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi.
Naidu requested an additional Rs 5,000 crore for Andhra Pradesh under the SASCI scheme.
The funds are for developmental initiatives, mainly in Amaravati.
Naidu also requested the release of Rs 250 crore under the SNA Sparsh incentive scheme.
They discussed the Purvodaya scheme and the implementation details.
- Who
- Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Nirmala Sitharaman
- What
- Meeting between AP CM and Union Finance Minister to discuss financial aid.
- When
- Friday, August 22, 2025
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To secure additional financial support for Andhra Pradesh's developmental initiatives.
- Politician
- Nara Chandrababu Naidu
- Meeting
- Union Finance Minister
- Location
- Delhi
- Financial Request
- ₹5,000 crore
- Scheme Discussed
- SASCI, Purvodaya
- Date of Publication
- August 22, 2025
