Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has termed that his government is implementing large-scale welfare measures through the ‘Pedala Sevalo’ (In the service of the poor) programme on the very first day of every month, expressing its commitment for their uplift from poverty.
Mr. Naidu participated in several programmes at Vinjamur of Udayagiri constituency in Nellore district on Wednesday, where he distributed social welfare pensions and free power certificates for weaver beneficiaries.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the ₹2,750 crore spent every month on welfare pensions was significantly higher than the disbursal under this head in the neighbouring Tamil Nadu.
Similarly, the ‘Thalliki Vandanam’ and ‘Deepam 2.0’ were being implemented with due seriousness to extend three free LPG cylinders to households, adding that piped gas would soon be made available to all.
On the irrigation front, he thanked the centre for releasing ₹1,300 crore for the Polavaram project and announced to dedicate the project to the nation before the ensuing Godavari Pushkarams.
