Adopt Technology, Reform Outdated Laws, Deliver Results : CM Naidu

Amaravathi, Feb 09: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu advised the officials to maintain team spirit in an effective manner and adopt best practices to get good results and benefit the society. He said technology should be adopted and stressed the need for revamping of outdated Acts. He said the Government of India also considering to review the old Acts and remove unnecessary clauses to benefit the society. AP should be a role model in reviewing the Acts and in bringing reforms.
Addressing third Ministers and Secretaries conference at Secretariat here today, the Chief Minister said that the recent Davos World Economic Forum summit focused mainly on Artificial Intelligence and Energy transition as central points of discussions.
Stressing the need for adopting new technology, the Chief Minister said that the state government is making efforts to adopt deep technology including AI, quantum computers and data centres to improve living standards of people.
The Chief Minister explained on the achievements of coalition government for the past 19 months balancing welfare and Development. He stated that he is very happy as Polavaram is nearing completion and start function before Goavari Pushkaram in 2027. Likewise Amaravati capital works gained momentum and will be completed in three years and Amaravati is sure to emerge as most livable city in three years. In addition the Visakha steel plant also put on track and earned Rs 54 crore profit. He said that the state government came to rescue of farmers by spending Rs 1100 crore through market intervention to get better price for agricultural produce. Likewise Rs 10000 cr credited into the accounts of farmers within 48 hours of procurement of paddy. He said distribution of pattadar pass books with government emblem started and the pass books will have QR code and tamper proof using blockchain technology. He said Rs 24000 crore spent towards development of irrigation sector.
The Chief Minister said foundation stone was laid for Quantum valley in Amaravati, Google and other companies are setting up Data centres in Visakhapatnam with a capacity of 5 gigawats. Green Ammonia project launched in Kakinada. With the introduction of reforms now the state government introducing trudown charges in power tariff. He said roads will be laid by spending Rs 3000 crore and state will be made garbage-free by March. He said drinking water facility will be provided to all houses under Jal Jeevan mission at a cost of Rs 25000 crore. He said Sanjeevani project under which the university health scheme will be implemented will become a game changer in health sector.
Earlier Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan stressed the need for effective performance of officials at field level and to fill the gaps in delivery of government services. Chief Secretary K Vijayanand delivered inaugural address.