Andhra Pradesh CM Meets Jal Shakti Minister for Project Funding

25 UPDATES · 11 DAYS · 9 FEB 2026 — 19 FEB 2026

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Latest · 19 Feb 2026

Vizianagaram officials will present constituency-specific development plans to Chief Minister Naidu, focusing on airport construction and economic growth.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the Andhra Pradesh Legislature's Budget session starting February 11th, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the budget presentation, policy discussions, and the progress on key projects such as the expansion of Amaravati and irrigation projects. It excludes other legislative actions, unrelated policy discussions, and separate events involving the same political figures and parties unless they are direct developments or consequences of the Budget session.

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9Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Amaravati expansion, irrigation projects likely to dominate A.P. Budget session starting Feb. 11

10Feb

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Naidu met with the Union Jal Shakti Minister to advocate for central funding and project clearances for key irrigation and drinking water projects.

The Hindu

Chief Minister Naidu met with Union officials to advocate for statutory backing for Amaravati and increased financial support for infrastructure projects.

The Hindu

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met with Union Ministers to advocate for financial assistance and support for various infrastructure and irrigation projects in Andhra Pradesh.

12Feb

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh MLAs credit the current coalition government, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, with progress and development.

The Hindu

Rayalaseema Rashtra Samithi president Kuncham Venkatasubba Reddy urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to allocate 42% of the state budget to the region.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh's IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh defended the allocation of land to five companies at a concessional rate, despite opposition from YSRCP members who questioned the process's transparency.

13Feb

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu outlined plans for development, including a ₹1 lakh crore investment in Rayalaseema's horticulture sector and infrastructure improvements.

14Feb

The Hindu

Jana Sena Party leader Avanapu Vikram praised the Andhra Pradesh budget for prioritizing infrastructure development and rural welfare.

The Hindu

YSRCP leader Botcha Satyanarayana criticized the Andhra Pradesh Budget for lacking specific allocations for key promises and addressing farmers' and women's concerns.

The Hindu

The CPI criticized the 2026-2027 State Budget for prioritizing self-congratulation over welfare and development.

The Hindu

YSR Congress Party general secretary M. V. S. Nagireddy criticized the Andhra Pradesh 2026-2027 Agriculture Budget for insufficient funding to address farmer distress.

The Hindu

The State Budget 2026-27, presented by Payyavula Keshav, includes a 16% increase in capital expenditure to ₹53,917 crore.

The Hindu

Former Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath Reddy accused the 2026-27 state budget of being a "bundle of lies" due to its lack of transparency and credibility.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh's IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh expressed appreciation for the Union government's support in managing the state's finances and advancing transformative projects.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh ministers unanimously endorsed the 2026-27 budget, praising its focus on development and welfare.

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, presented a budget focused on recovery and growth, emphasizing infrastructure development and agricultural revenue.

The Hindu

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Andhra Pradesh praises the 2026-2027 state budget for its balanced approach supporting development and welfare programs.

15Feb

The Hindu

The BJP Andhra Pradesh president praised the 2026-27 state budget for its progressive focus on wealth creation, development, and welfare, including an ambitious growth target and record outlay.

The Hindu

Palla Srinivasa Rao urged coalition party leaders to communicate the 2026-27 budget's three pillars: development, welfare, and wealth creation, to the public.

The Hindu

The government allocated ₹1,877 crore to rural poverty alleviation programs in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, a ₹143 crore increase from the previous year.

17Feb

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Assembly members praised the 2026-27 budget, highlighting its focus on welfare programs and development initiatives.

18Feb

The Hindu

Critics, including former bureaucrats and civil society representatives, challenged the Andhra Pradesh state budget's fiscal realism and welfare provisions.

The Hindu

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister approved 27 projects totaling ₹29,021 crore, emphasizing a "Speed of Doing Business" policy.

19Feb

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Vizianagaram officials will present constituency-specific development plans to Chief Minister Naidu, focusing on airport construction and economic growth.

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