Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Naidu Discusses Power Tariffs and Development Plans
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu had a meeting with his ministers to talk about making Andhra Pradesh better.
He wants to lower the price of electricity and make it cheaper for everyone.
The government is already paying some extra costs so that people can get power at a lower price.
Naidu is happy that Andhra Pradesh is on a list that shows it's a good place for investments.
He wants to make the state's logistics system better so it can compete with other places around the world.
He also talked about using waterways more and building ports in every coastal district.
Naidu wants to use the Polavaram project to bring water to Visakhapatnam and make sure all development projects are completed on time.
He also wants farmers to know about growing different crops.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu discussed reducing power tariffs to Rs. 4.80 per unit by March 2026 and to Rs. 3.71 per unit by 2029.
The state government is bearing Rs. 4,490 crore in true-up charges to lower power costs for consumers.
Andhra Pradesh featured in the Forbes list of investments, signaling future growth.
Naidu emphasized developing a world-class logistics ecosystem and greater use of inland waterways.
The coalition government aims to establish one port in every coastal district to enhance cargo movement and trade opportunities.
Naidu underlined the importance of strengthening the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework in Andhra Pradesh.
The completion of the Polavaram project will enable the diversion of Krishna waters to Visakhapatnam.
Naidu called for greater awareness among farmers about shifting to alternative crops.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh ministers, farmers
- What
- Discussions on power tariff relief, development plans, and agricultural awareness
- When
- After the cabinet meeting on Thursday
- Where
- Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To reduce power tariffs, enhance development, and promote agricultural awareness
- Chief Minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Current Power Tariff
- Rs. 4.90 per unit
- Target Power Tariff
- Rs. 4.80 per unit by March 2026
- Target Power Tariff by 2029
- Rs. 3.71 per unit
- True-up Charges Burden
- Rs. 4,490 crore
- Forbes List
- Andhra Pradesh featured in the Forbes list of investments
- Logistics Ecosystem
- World-class logistics ecosystem development
- Inland Waterways
- Greater use of inland waterways and improved water transport
- Port Development
- One port in every coastal district
- PPP Model
- Strengthening Public-Private Partnership framework
- Polavaram Project
- Completion to divert Krishna waters to Visakhapatnam
- Agriculture
- Awareness for shifting to alternative crops
Sources
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