Vijayawada: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced that the state government will provide 16,000 electric bicycles to staff working in Swarna Gram and Swarna Ward secretariats. This initiative is part of a major push to promote electric mobility and fuel conservation in Andhra Pradesh.
Review of Electric Vehicle Adoption
Reviewing electric vehicle adoption and charging infrastructure through a video conference with EV company representatives on Monday, Naidu directed officials to transform the use of electric vehicles into a mass movement across the state. He emphasized that the government would encourage large-scale use of EV bicycles and electric vehicles to reduce fuel consumption and promote clean energy transportation.
Making EVs Affordable
The chief minister instructed officials to create mechanisms to make EVs affordable for people through an EMI-based system. He also proposed setting up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) to facilitate loans for EV purchases. Naidu stressed the need for rapid expansion of charging infrastructure across the state and assured full government support for establishing charging stations and related infrastructure facilities.
Teleconference with District Officials
Later, during a large-scale teleconference from the RTGS centre with district collectors, employees, and field-level staff, Naidu highlighted that the state attracted investments worth Rs 23 lakh crore in the last 23 months, generating employment opportunities for around 24 lakh people. Around 40,000 officials and employees participated in the interaction, during which the chief minister reviewed implementation of government priorities, public service delivery, and grievance redressal systems.
Recognition and Teamwork
He credited the entire government machinery of the state for receiving the 'Business Reformer of the Year' award, adding that their coordinated efforts helped stabilise governance systems. Emphasising teamwork, he said increasing public trust in the government should become the administration's strongest brand image. He also complimented district collectors Himanshu Shukla (Nellore), Kritika Shukla (Palnadu), and Keerthi Chekuri (East Godavari) for achieving top places in public perception.
