Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad Reviews Centre Sponsored Schemes
On Thursday, Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad held a meeting at the Secretariat to review various Centre sponsored schemes being implemented in the state. The meeting included officials from different departments.
Review of Schemes
The Chief Secretary examined the progress of schemes in collaboration with the Central and State Governments, focusing on Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, Housing, Agriculture, and Medical sectors. Principal Secretary Sashi Bhushan Kumar explained that 22 Centre sponsored schemes are currently being implemented in the department.
| Year | Funds Spent (in crore rupees) |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 13,366 |
| 2024-25 | 7,899 (so far) |
For the year 2024-2025, the central government has released 8,340 crore rupees as its share for the implementation of these schemes.
Skill Training Programs
CS Neerabh Kumar Prasad also reviewed the skill training programs conducted in 2023-24 and 2024-25. He discussed the central and state government shares and the funds spent. He emphasized the need for better outcome-based training programs to provide employment opportunities for the youth.
The Chief Secretary instructed the authorities to take appropriate measures to implement any programs not covered by the central government and to submit a detailed report on the training programs conducted so far.
Other Departments
Special Secretary of the Home Department, Vijayakumar, mentioned that three centrally sponsored schemes, including the modernization of police forces, are being implemented in the home department. CS Neerabh Kumar Prasad also reviewed the progress of programs related to social welfare, backward class, tribal and women’s welfare, differently-abled departments, housing, agriculture, medical and health, and fisheries departments.
Doubts Revealed
Andhra Pradesh -: Andhra Pradesh is a state in the southern part of India. It has many cities and villages where people live and work.
Chief Secretary -: The Chief Secretary is the top government official in a state. They help make sure that all the government departments work well together.
Neerabh Kumar Prasad -: Neerabh Kumar Prasad is the name of the person who is currently the Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh.
Centre sponsored schemes -: These are programs or plans that the central government of India creates and funds to help people in different states.
Secretariat -: The Secretariat is the main office where the top government officials work and make important decisions.
Panchayati Raj -: Panchayati Raj is a system in India where local village councils help govern and make decisions for their communities.
Rural Development -: Rural Development means improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people living in villages and countryside areas.
Principal Secretary -: The Principal Secretary is a high-ranking official who helps the Chief Secretary and other top officials in their work.
Sashi Bhushan Kumar -: Sashi Bhushan Kumar is the name of the person who is currently the Principal Secretary in Andhra Pradesh.
skill training programs -: These are special classes or courses that teach people new skills so they can get better jobs.