Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has issued directives to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply across the state. He ordered the release of Rs 1 crore each to district collectors to address local water requirements.
Water Supply Measures
Reviewing the functioning of various departments from the RTGS centre, the chief minister instructed officials to deploy water tankers in areas facing scarcity and to repair non-functional borewells. He also directed the distribution of drinking water, buttermilk and ORS in regions recording extreme temperatures, with support from voluntary organisations.
Vehicle Registration Reforms
Naidu approved a proposal to recognise vehicle dealers as additional vehicle registration authorities to simplify the registration process. He instructed officials to ensure completion of vehicle registrations within 24 hours.
Artificial Intelligence Integration
The chief minister directed the constitution of an expert advisory council to enhance and streamline the use of artificial intelligence in the delivery of government services. He also instructed senior officials to undertake regular field visits to monitor the implementation of various government programmes and welfare schemes. Secretaries must spend three days a month in the field, heads of departments six days, and district collectors eight days interacting with the public.
Support for Fishermen
Naidu instructed officials to provide fishermen with data on fish-abundant zones using AWARE technology after the fishing ban is lifted.
Industrial Development
Directing officials to take steps to ensure that products manufactured in Andhra Pradesh grow into global brands, Naidu discussed the development of industrial clusters in Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, and Tirupati economic regions. He also proposed setting up 'product perfection clusters' across the state.
Infrastructure and Employment
He stressed the need to provide port, air, rail, and road connectivity to industrial clusters. Officials were asked to set up at least one mega industrial park in every district to generate employment for local youth and to develop industrial townships near each industrial cluster.
MSME Promotion
Referring to the 'One Family-One Entrepreneur' programme, Naidu said Andhra Pradesh should aim to be among the leading states in MSME establishment.
