Agriculture Budget failed to address farmers’ distress: YSRCP
YSR Congress Party general secretary M. V. S. Nagireddy criticized the Andhra Pradesh 2026-2027 Agriculture Budget, alleging insufficient funding to address farmer distress. He claimed inadequate allocations for seed subsidy and farm mechanization, along with the withdrawal of free crop insurance and non-payment of zero-interest subsidies, have worsened the crisis. Nagireddy also highlighted declining market prices, poor procurement support, and low paddy output as contributing factors.
18 FEB 2026
— 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.
19 FEB 2026
— 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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