Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has laid down a clear roadmap for Andhra Pradesh's future, emphasising ten core principles to achieve the ambitious vision of 'Swarnandhra' by 2047. During the second day of the district collectors' conference in Vijayawada on Thursday, Naidu issued decisive directives focusing on long-pending public grievances, a major crackdown on crime, and administrative innovations.
Resolving Revenue Issues and Scaling Innovations
The chief minister instructed district collectors to prioritise resolving chronic revenue issues, particularly those related to land, which affect a vast section of the populace. He highlighted that during the previous administration, numerous land parcels were included in the 22A list with ulterior motives, and these cases must be settled swiftly through proper surveys.
In a significant push for transparency and efficiency, Naidu ordered the revenue department to digitise all documents. He also mandated that registration documents be sent directly to citizens' homes via postal or courier services. He praised recent registration reforms that enabled 10-minute, corruption-free transactions, remarking, "If we work like this, the nation will learn from us."
Naidu commended collectors from six districts for implementing innovative solutions to key problems, calling these practices game changers for the state. He directed all district heads to scale up these best practices, encourage grassroots innovation, and ensure every initiative remains citizen-centric.
Zero Tolerance on Law and Order
Adopting a stern stance on public safety, CM Naidu declared zero tolerance towards rowdy elements. He instructed Superintendents of Police (SPs) to invoke the Preventive Detention (PD) Act against habitual offenders, specifically those involved in ganja, drug trafficking, and crimes against women. Naidu further stated that rowdy elements should be externed from the state if necessary.
"The crime rate should come down, and at the same time, the conviction rate should go up. Political interference in matters of law and order, especially in cases of land disputes, should not be tolerated," Naidu asserted during the discussions.
Echoing this sentiment, Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan stressed that maintaining robust law and order is fundamental to achieving a consistent 15 per cent growth rate for the state. Citing a specific incident in Visakhapatnam where police allegedly refused to file a complaint from victims attacked by politically-backed goons, Pawan Kalyan urged officials not to be lenient.
"SPs and collectors should not be lenient towards such incidents. There was an impression among common people that despite being in power, the govt could not do anything about rowdy elements. This must change henceforth, and police must act tough," Pawan Kalyan stated.
Vision 2047: Presentations on Key Sectors
The conference also featured detailed presentations from senior officials on the ten principles guiding the Swarnandhra 2047 vision. Key focus areas included:
- Agri-tech and logistics
- Energy management and product perfection
- Swacchandhra and Deep-Tech initiatives
- Strategies for zero poverty and population management
- Skill development and water security
On the employment front, HRD Secretary Kona Sashidhar reported that 484,450 jobs have been created since the NDA government assumed power. He elaborated on large-scale skill development programmes aimed at creating 20 lakh jobs and outlined measures to enhance learning outcomes and education standards in schools.
The collective directives from the conference underscore the state government's dual focus on citizen-centric governance and stringent law enforcement as the foundational pillars for realising the long-term development goals of Andhra Pradesh.
