AP Achieved 'Distinction', Says Chandrababu
Vijayawada: The two day collectors conference started here today, where the Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the progress made in the 2nd quarter and fixed the way forward for the remaining quarters.
'We did not reach our desired destination of 15.28 per cent but Andhra Pradesh achieved a distinction’ the Chief Minister said.
He mentioned that the agricultural sector has performed outstandingly well despite the deficit rainfall. The sub-sectors, fisheries, livestock, and horticulture showed remarkable performance thought they were not provided with additional funds. Agriculture sector grew at 24.44 per cent supported by fisheries at 42.57%, horticulture at 18.33%, livestocks at 14.19%. Efficiency and good administration in agriculture departments helped them achieve this, he said.
Pointing out that demonetisation has caused a lot of inconvenience to the people, the Chief Minister said in this crisis kind of situation, they should work together. Later, he reviewed the state’s performance during Q2 and 1st half year in respects of energy, infrastructure, water management, primary, secondary, service and welfare sectors.
Naidu wanted removal all flexies in the state and suggested for a new legislation for regularising all advertisements if necessary. The Chief Minister said that the Collectors should strive to achieve at least 80 per cent satisfaction among the people. Take it up as a goal and strive hard to achieve this he added.