Special leave for radiographers, workload reduction for nurses and incentives for paramedical staff

AMARAVATI, September 4: The Andhra Pradesh Government has issued a series of orders aimed at addressing long-pending service-related issues faced by contract employees in the Health and Medical Education departments.

The measures follow representations made by the Contract Employees’ Joint Action Committee (JAC) to Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav. Responding positively to their demands, the Minister directed officials to examine the issues and take appropriate action.

Following his directions, Health Department Secretary Veerapandian and Health and Family Welfare Commissioner Chakradhar Babu conducted reviews with the concerned officials. Subsequently, orders were issued providing relief to contract employees working in various healthcare institutions.

Special leave for radiographers

The government has provided a special benefit to contract radiographers and radiographic technicians who are exposed to radiation as part of their duties.

Eligible personnel working in X-ray and radiology departments of teaching hospitals will be granted 30 days of mandatory special leave after completing every 11 months of service, according to the orders.

The special leave will not be deducted from their regular leave account.

Staff deployment in PHCs

The government has also addressed the shortage of personnel and duty adjustments in Primary Health Centres (PHCs).

Officials have been instructed to utilise available staff based on local requirements. The services of Male Nursing Orderlies (MNOs) and Female Nursing Orderlies (FNOs) may be utilised during the day, while Sanitary Attendants and other support staff, as required, may be deployed during night hours.

The government has particularly emphasised using such personnel to support staff members assigned to night duties.

Steps to reduce nurses’ workload

Measures have also been introduced to reduce the burden of continuous 12-hour duties on nurses working in PHCs.

Where three nurses are posted at a PHC, duties should be adjusted through a rotation system even when one nurse is on leave. The government has directed officials to ensure that a nurse is not burdened with a continuous 12-hour duty during the daytime.

The available services of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs) should also be effectively utilised to facilitate duty adjustments, the orders stated.

Clinical training for students at PHCs

The government has also permitted DMLT and B.Sc. MLT students to undergo clinical training at PHCs.

Under the guidelines, students undertaking six- or 12-month clinical training can undergo a one-month training programme at PHCs and Urban Primary Health Centres (UPHCs).

District Medical and Health Officers will identify and allot training centres to eligible students.

Incentives under NTR Vaidya Seva Trust

Another significant decision relates to incentives provided through the Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva Trust (NTRVST) for surgeries and medical procedures.

The government has directed that eligible contract paramedical employees who participate in surgeries and procedures should receive a prescribed share of the incentives along with doctors, based on their respective cadres.

Staff nurses, operation theatre technicians, anaesthesia technicians, laboratory technicians, pharmacists and other eligible supporting personnel are to be included in the incentive system according to the applicable norms.

The Health and Family Welfare Commissioner has also directed that details of surgeries conducted each month, the personnel who participated and the incentive amounts payable to them should be displayed on the notice board.

The latest orders are expected to provide relief to a large number of contract healthcare employees while also improving staff utilisation and service delivery at government health facilities across the State. 

VIJAYAWADA, May 3: Persons with disabilities are in no way inferior to their colleagues in the discharge of official duties, and with the resolution of minor workplace difficulties and provision of adequate opportunities, they can demonstrate even greater capability — this was the assertion of Andhra Pradesh NGGО State president A. Vidyasagar at the election of the new executive committee of the Andhra Pradesh Hearing Handicapped Employees Association (APHHEA), Amaravati, held on Sunday.

The elections were conducted at the AP NGO Home in Gandhinagar, Vijayawada, where a 17-member executive committee was returned unopposed.

Addressing the newly elected members, Mr. Vidyasagar said the AP NGGО has consistently worked towards the welfare of employees with diverse abilities and the redressal of their grievances, with particular attention to securing their rights. He added that improving communication facilities and workplace infrastructure in government offices would directly enhance the performance and productivity of hearing-impaired employees. He also noted that the government remains committed to the advancement and well-being of employees with disabilities.

New executive committee

The election results were formally declared by returning officer and AP NGGО State general secretary A. Ranjith Kumar Naidu. Acknowledgements were extended to election observers L. Rajanish Babu and assistant returning officer Ashok Babu.

The following were elected unanimously for a three-year term: V. Kumar (president), A. Venkat Reddy (associate president), A. Kanna (general secretary), and SK. Imam Khasim (treasurer). The vice-presidents elected are Ch. Ravi Kumar, P.H. Sriramudu, M. Ravi Durgaprasad, and K. Satyanarayana. M. Shiva Naga Santhosh was elected executive secretary. R. Srinivasarao, P. Lakshmi, M. Vijaya Prasad, and D. Sathish were elected joint secretaries, while T.T. Durgaprasad, V. Deva Rajulu, G. Srinivasarao, and S. Kishor were elected as secretaries.

The returning officer expressed confidence that the new committee would work tirelessly for the welfare of hearing-impaired government employees across the State.

Vijayawada, April 23: Representatives of the Andhra Pradesh JAC (Joint Action Committee) Amaravati State Committee on Thursday paid a courtesy call on Anil Chandra Punita, the newly appointed State Election Commissioner of Andhra Pradesh, at the State Election Commission office in Vijayawada, and extended their greetings to him.

Speaking on the occasion, AP JAC Amaravati State Chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlu assured the Commissioner of the employees' full cooperation in the successful conduct of the local body elections scheduled to be held in the near future. He urged the Election Commission to take proactive measures to ensure that employees deputed for election duty did not face any difficulties in the discharge of their responsibilities.

The delegation suggested that transparency and efficiency in the conduct of local body elections must be accompanied by due attention to the welfare of the employees involved in the process. They expressed the view that providing adequate facilities to personnel engaged in election duty would contribute to a smoother conduct of the electoral process overall.

Among those who participated in the programme were AP JAC Amaravati State Committee Secretary General Palishetty Damodar Rao, AP Revenue Services Association General Secretary Ramishetty Venkata Rajesh, State Secretary Rajinikanth Reddy, RTC Employees Union State General Secretary G.V. Narsaiah, and State Government Outsourcing Employees Association State Organising Secretary Keshav, among others.

AMARAVATI, April 16: The Andhra Pradesh JAC Amaravati State Committee on Thursday called on Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav at the Secretariat and expressed its gratitude for the priority being accorded to the clearance of pending dues of retired government employees. The delegation was led by JAC Chairman Bopparaju Venkateswarlу.

Speaking on the occasion, the JAC leadership noted that retired employees had for years been passing away without receiving their legitimate dues, and that settlement payments to the families of deceased employees were also being inordinately delayed. The association said it had repeatedly brought these concerns to the attention of the government, holding discussions with the Cabinet sub-committee, Finance Department officials, and the Chief Secretary on multiple occasions.

The JAC acknowledged that the Finance Minister had played a pivotal role in expediting the payment process by taking up the matter directly with the Chief Minister. The State leadership conveyed its appreciation for his proactive intervention and assured that they would continue to coordinate with the government for the release of pending benefits to pensioners and regular employees in the future as well.

The meeting was attended by Secretary General Palisetti Damodara Rao, Associate Chairman T.V. Phani Peerraju, and Treasurer Timma Satti Nageswara Rao.

Outsourcing Employees Seek Seniority-Based Pay, HR Policy

In a separate development, representatives of the State Government Outsourcing Employees Association submitted a memorandum to the Finance Minister urging the government to implement seniority-based salary payments for outsourcing employees, extend all government welfare schemes to them, and put in place a comprehensive HR policy. The delegation was led by State president Ganta Sampat.

The association also requested that the retirement age of outsourcing employees be raised from 60 to 62 years, pointing out that the current practice of retiring them at 60 in some departments was causing serious financial hardship. The Minister is said to have responded positively to the demand.

On the issue of pay and welfare schemes, the Minister assured the delegation that the Cabinet sub-committee would deliberate on the matter shortly and that suggestions from employee associations would be considered if necessary.

Guntur, April 14: The 135th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, was observed with due solemnity at the Guntur NGO Home on Monday, with government employees and association members gathering to reaffirm their commitment to his ideals of equality and social justice.

The commemoration programme was presided over by NGGO District President Ghantasala Srinivasarao, who called upon those present to march forward in unity towards realising the aspirations of Dr. Ambedkar. "Dr. Ambedkar's life stands as a testament to an extraordinary struggle for equality and social justice," he said, urging employees to discharge their duties responsibly and serve society with dedication. He particularly emphasised that every employee must imbibe and practise Dr. Ambedkar's enduring exhortation — "Educate, Organise, Agitate" — in both professional and personal life.

State Vice-President Sheikh Nagoor Sharif, addressing the gathering, said that Dr. Ambedkar's thoughts must serve as a guiding light for every government employee. "We must walk the path he showed us and strive ceaselessly for equality and justice," he said, calling upon the cadre to remain steadfast in upholding constitutional values.

The programme was attended by Guntur City President and Secretary Ch. Kalyan Kumar and G.V. Koteswara Rao, District Executive Members K.N. Sukumar, Ch. Anil, B. Krishna Kishor and K. Narasimha Rao, City Executive Members Sunil Bavannarayana and Paul Prasad, Women's Wing Chairperson Sheikh Tajunisa, Naga Pavani, Zainabi, and Jasinta, along with a large number of employees who made the event a success.

Amaravati, April 13: The Andhra Pradesh Secretariat Association has welcomed the State government’s decision to clear employee arrears and urged expeditious action on long-pending promotions.

Association President G. Rama Krishna met Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday and conveyed the employee community’s appreciation for declaring Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. He also expressed gratitude for the release of ₹7,358 crore towards clearing arrear bills of serving and retired employees.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Rama Krishna said the government had cleared nearly ₹21,000 crore out of the total pending liability of ₹30,000 crore that existed when the current administration assumed office in June 2024. “In just 21 months, the government has shown a strong commitment to fulfilling its obligations to employees,” he noted.

He further appreciated the personal initiative taken by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh, and Finance Minister P. Kesav in addressing employee welfare issues. “We are thankful to the leadership for prioritising these long-pending dues,” he added.

Push for Promotions

During the meeting, the Association also urged the Chief Minister to direct officials to expedite promotions in key departments, including the General Administration, Finance, and the Legislative Assembly Secretariat.

Rama Krishna pointed out that promotions in these departments have been pending for a long time and stressed the need for early resolution to boost employee morale and improve administrative efficiency.

The Association expressed confidence that the government would continue to address the remaining arrears and service-related issues with the same urgency shown so far.

Guntur, April 3: The conferment of legal status on Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh has brought an end to the prolonged uncertainty among government employees, the Guntur district president of the AP Non-Gazetted Government Officers (NGGOs) Association said on Friday.

Addressing a press conference at the NGGOs Home in Guntur, district president Ghantasala Srinivasarao said that nearly 40,000 employees working in Heads of Departments (HODs) and their families had finally emerged from the shadow of doubt that had lingered over the question of the State capital's location. "This decision has restored confidence and brought a sense of stability among the workforce," he said.

Expressing gratitude to both the Central and State governments for establishing a permanent capital and giving the State a distinct identity, Mr. Srinivasarao also welcomed the release of ₹7,358.33 crore in arrears to employees, teachers, and pensioners at the close of the financial year, describing it as a significant measure to ease their financial burden.

The released amount comprises ₹1,847.83 crore under the General Provident Fund (GPF), ₹3,411.03 crore towards gratuity, ₹1,800 crore for leave encashment of retired employees, and ₹223.47 crore as additional surrender leave for police personnel. He said these payments would contribute meaningfully to employee welfare.

Mr. Srinivasarao commended the efforts of Association state president Alaparthi Vidyasagar and general secretary D.V. Ramana, noting that the government's constructive approach and the ongoing coordination between the administration and the union had yielded tangible benefits for employees.

State vice-president Sheikh Nagoor Sharif said that ₹1,847.83 crore under GPF had already been credited to accounts, and payments of ₹76 crore under Group Insurance had been completed. He added that the decision on Amaravati as capital, along with the release of arrears, would contribute to the State's development and administrative stability.

Among those present at the event were district co-president Ch. Rambabau, vice-president B. Durgarao, joint secretaries Jani Bhasha, B. Krishna Kishor, K. Narasimharao and K. Vijay, Guntur City secretary Ch. Kalyan Kumar, city vice-presidents Sambasiva Rao, Murali Krishna, Ankamma Rao and Srinivasarao, Pattipadu president K. Seshagiri Raju, and Amaravati secretary Sheikh Kareem.

Clear bills of small contractors : CM

Amaravati : Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials of Finance department to  clear pending bills inherited from the previous government. During the meeting, the Chief Minister enquired about the status of pending payments to serving and retired government employees and issued directives  for clearing these dues.
As per the directions of the Chief Minister, steps have been initiated to release pending bills amounting to Rs 7,358 crore, providing significant relief to employees.

Officials informed that Rs 1,848 crore towards Provident Fund dues has  been credited directly into employees’ accounts and Rs 76 crore has been disbursed under Group Life Insurance covering 4,793 beneficiaries.The other 
payments in progress include Rs 3,411 crore towards gratuity dues,  Rs 1,800 crore towards leave encashment for retired employees and  Rs 223 crore towards additional surrendered leave dues for police personnel.
These payments are expected to be completed within the next two days.
The Chief Minister directed that all pending dues, including employee-related and other bills, should be cleared systematically based on fund availability.

During the review, past issues related to employee funds under the previous regime were also discussed. It was noted that diversion of employee funds had caused hardships, and even those who raised concerns reportedly faced legal harassment.
The Chief Minister also reviewed pending payments to contractors and material suppliers. Officials stated that Rs 614 crore has already been paid to small contractors for works executed and materials supplied.
The Chief Minister emphasized that priority must be given to small contractors in clearing pending bills going forward.

From Hyderabad to Amaravati — The Journey That Finally Has an Ending

One City, One Law, One Home... Secretariat Staff Welcome Amaravati Bill

'Years of Uncertainty Finally Over': AP Secretariat Employees Hail Amaravati's Parliamentary Recognition

Amaravati, April 2, 2026: For the thousands of government employees who uprooted their lives from Hyderabad and moved to Amaravati, only to spend years in limbo over whether the city would remain the state capital, Wednesday's passage of the Amaravati capital bill in Parliament came as more than a political milestone — it was, in the words of Andhra Pradesh Secretariat Employees Association President G. Ramakrishna, the end of a long and deeply personal ordeal.

"The confusion that prevailed all these years has finally been put to rest," Mr. Ramakrishna said, welcoming the Parliamentary amendment that formally designates Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh under a revised Reorganisation Act.

Uprooted Twice, Uncertain Thrice

The anguish of Secretariat employees, Mr. Ramakrishna explained, was not merely administrative — it was existential. Having already made the wrenching transition from Hyderabad to Amaravati following bifurcation, they had begun putting down roots in the new capital city, making decisions about housing, schools, and long-term settlement. The abrupt pivot to a three-capital model under the previous government had shattered that fragile sense of stability.

"Employees did not know where they were supposed to be — Amaravati, Visakhapatnam, or Kurnool. That kind of uncertainty takes a very real toll," he said. With Parliament now having settled the matter through legislation, employees could serve from Amaravati with clarity, confidence, and undivided commitment, he added.

A Bill Born of a Resolution

Mr. Ramakrishna noted that the Parliamentary amendment had followed swiftly on the heels of a resolution passed by the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly — a sequence that underscored the determination of both the state and Central governments to place the capital question beyond the reach of future political reversal. He credited Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh for their persistence in steering the process to its legislative conclusion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were also commended for the Central Government's decisive intervention.

₹7,000 Crore Relief and Pending Assurances

Beyond the capital question, Mr. Ramakrishna touched on the broader welfare landscape for government employees, painting a cautiously optimistic picture. He said the state government had been maintaining regular dialogue with employee associations and had recently committed to clearing pending dues of over ₹7,000 crore — a development he described as a significant and tangible relief. Further assurances had been given that other long-pending issues would be addressed without delay, and he said the Association reposed confidence in the government's intentions.

A Pledge of Cooperation

In a gesture of reciprocal goodwill, Mr. Ramakrishna pledged the Association's full cooperation with the government's administrative agenda. "We understand the challenges the state faces. Employees are not merely bystanders — we are participants in Andhra Pradesh's development story," he said, affirming that Secretariat staff would discharge their responsibilities from Amaravati with renewed purpose now that the capital's future had been secured in law.

Guntur, April 2, 2026: The Andhra Pradesh Non-Gazetted Government Officers (NGGOS) Association extended a warm welcome to C.M. Sai Kanth Varma, the newly appointed Collector of Guntur District, in a courtesy meeting held at the Collectorate.

District JAC Chairman and AP NGGOS Association President Ghantasala Srinivasarao, along with District Secretary A. Shyam Sundar Srinivas and other association leaders, called on the new Collector and extended their heartfelt congratulations on his assumption of charge.

Speaking on the occasion, Ghantasala Srinivasarao expressed hope that the new Collector would lead Guntur district on the path of comprehensive development through effective coordination among the administrative machinery, government employees, and the general public. He conveyed the association's confidence that Collector Sai Kanth Varma would provide capable and dynamic leadership for the district's overall progress.

Responding to the felicitations, Collector Sai Kanth Varma emphasized that the cooperation of all stakeholders is essential for the district's development. He assured that he would work towards achieving seamless coordination with the administrative machinery and government employees to deliver transparent and accountable governance. The new Collector further stated that he would accord top priority to resolving public grievances, ensuring effective implementation of welfare schemes, and accelerating development programmes across the district.

Prominent among those present at the event were District Executive Committee Members L. Sridhar Reddy, Ch. Anil, B. Krishna Kishor, D. Srinivas, K. Narasimharao, and K. Vijay, along with Guntur City Secretary Ch. Kalyan Kumar and City Treasurer GV. Koteswararao, among others.

గుంటూరు ( జర్నలిస్ట్ ఫైల్ ) : ఏపీఎన్జీజీవోస్‌ అసోసియేషన్‌ గుంటూరు సిటీ తాలూకా యూనిట్‌ ఎన్నికల నోటిఫికేషన్‌ శనివారంజారీ అయింది. గుంటూరు జిల్లా కార్యవర్గం ఎన్నికల అధికారిగా డి.డి. నాయక్‌ను, సహాయ ఎన్నికల అధికారిగా బి. అశోక్‌ కుమార్‌ను, పర్యవేక్షకుడిగా ఎస్‌. రాజశేఖర్‌ను నియమించింది.

జారీ చేసిన షెడ్యూల్‌ ప్రకారం గుంటూరు అర్బన్‌, రూరల్‌, పెదకాకాని మండలాలను కలుపుకుని గుంటూరు సిటీ తాలూకా యూనిట్‌కు ఎన్నికలు నిర్వహించబడనున్నాయి. ఓటర్ల నమోదు కార్యక్రమం నవంబర్‌ 7న సాయంత్రం 5 గంటల వరకు కొనసాగుతుంది. నామినేషన్‌ దాఖలు నవంబర్‌ 10న మధ్యాహ్నం 2 గంటలకు జరుగుతుంది. నవంబర్‌ 17న ఉదయం 8 గంటల నుంచి సాయంత్రం 3 గంటల వరకు ఏపీఎన్జీజీవో హోమ్‌లో ఎన్నికా ప్రక్రియ నిర్వహించనున్నట్టు ఎన్నికల అధికారి తెలిపారు.

ఎన్నికల షెడ్యూల్‌ ప్రతిని యూనిట్‌ అధ్యక్షుడు ఎస్‌.పీ‌.ఎస్‌. సూరి, కార్యదర్శి సిహెచ్‌. కళ్యాణ్‌ కుమార్‌ లకు అందజేయడం జరిగింది. అలాగే నోటీస్‌ బోర్డులో కూడా షెడ్యూల్‌ను ప్రదర్శించారు. గుంటూరు తాలూకా పరిధిలోని ఉద్యోగులందరికీ ఎన్నికల వివరాలు తెలియజేయబడ్డాయి.

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అమరావతి (జర్నలిస్ట్ ఫైల్) : రాష్ట్రాభివృద్ధిలో ఉద్యోగుల పాత్ర కీలకమని ముఖ్యమంత్రి చంద్రబాబు నాయుడు స్పష్టం చేశారు. రాష్ట్ర ఉద్యోగ సంఘాల నేతలు, మంత్రులతో ప్రభుత్వం–ఉద్యోగుల సంబంధాలపై సమగ్ర చర్చ నిర్వహిస్తూ, “ఉద్యోగులతో సమన్వయం ద్వారానే రాష్ట్రాన్ని తదుపరి అభివృద్ధి స్థాయికి తీసుకెళ్లగలం” అన్నారు.

ఉండవల్లిలోని సీఎం నివాసంలో జరిగిన ఈ సమావేశానికి ఏపీఎన్జీవో, ఏపీ జేఏసీ అమరావతి, ఏపీ ప్రభుత్వ ఉద్యోగుల సంఘం, సచివాలయ ఉద్యోగుల సంఘం, ఉపాధ్యాయ సంఘాల నేతలు హాజరయ్యారు. మంత్రులు పయ్యావుల కేశవ్, నాదెండ్ల మనోహర్, సత్యకుమార్ యాదవ్ తదితరులు కూడా ఈ భేటీకి హాజరయ్యారు.

డీఏ, హెల్త్, పోలీసుల చెల్లింపులు

సమావేశం అనంతరం మీడియాతో మాట్లాడుతూ సీఎం చెప్పారు — “ఉద్యోగులకు ఒక డీఏ ఇవ్వాలని నిర్ణయించాం. నవంబరు 1న ఖాతాల్లో జమ చేస్తాం. దీని వలన ప్రభుత్వంపై ప్రతి నెలా రూ.160 కోట్ల అదనపు భారం పడుతుంది. పోలీసులకు సరెండర్ లీవ్ క్లియర్ చేయడానికి రూ.210 కోట్లు రెండు విడతల్లో చెల్లిస్తాం. 60 రోజుల్లోపు ఉద్యోగుల ఆరోగ్య వ్యయ వ్యవస్థను పూర్తిగా స్ట్రీమ్‌లైన్ చేస్తాం.”

ఉద్యోగి సంక్షేమానికి కొత్త చర్యలు ... చంద్రబాబు ప్రకటించిన ఇతర చర్యలు ఇలా ఉన్నాయి:

• చైల్డ్ కేర్ లీవ్స్‌ను రిటైర్మెంట్ వరకు వినియోగించుకునే అవకాశం కల్పించాం.

• ఆర్టీసీ ఉద్యోగులకు పెండింగ్‌లో ఉన్న ప్రమోషన్లు దీపావళి లోపు క్లియర్ చేస్తాం.

• ఉద్యోగ సంఘాల భవనాలపై ఉన్న ప్రాపర్టీ టాక్స్ మాఫీ చేస్తాం.

• 4వ తరగతి ఉద్యోగుల గౌరవం పెంచేందుకు హోదా పేర్లను రీడెసిగ్నేట్ చేస్తాం.

• ఆర్థిక వెసులుబాటు వచ్చిన వెంటనే పీఆర్సీ అమలు చేస్తాం.

• సీపీఎస్ అంశంపై సుప్రీం కోర్టు తీర్పును అధ్యయనం చేసి తదుపరి నిర్ణయం తీసుకుంటాం.

“ప్రతిఒక్కరికీ శుభదీపావళి”

“ఉద్యోగులు సంతోషంగా ఉండాలి, ఒక కుటుంబంలా ప్రభుత్వంతో కలిసి పనిచేయాలి. అప్పుడు మాత్రమే హెల్తీ, వెల్తీ, హ్యాపీ సొసైటీ సాధ్యమవుతుంది,” అని సీఎం అన్నారు. “ఉద్యోగులందరికీ దీపావళి శుభాకాంక్షలు తెలుపుతున్నాను. ప్రభుత్వం మనందరిదీ అని గుర్తుంచుకుని పనిచేయాలి,” అని పిలుపునిచ్చారు.

నష్టం సరిచేసే దిశగా...

“గత పాలనలో జరిగిన విధ్వంసాన్ని సరిచేస్తున్నాం. గూగుల్ లాంటి సంస్థ విశాఖలో పెట్టుబడులు పెట్టడం చారిత్రాత్మక ఘట్టం. గత ఐదేళ్లలో పొరుగు రాష్ట్రాల్లా ఆర్థిక క్రమబద్ధత పాటించకపోవడం వలన ఇబ్బందులు వచ్చాయి. ఇప్పుడు ప్రతిదీ సరిచేయడానికి ప్రయత్నిస్తున్నాం,” అని ఆయన పేర్కొన్నారు. 

“గత పాలనలో సరైన నిర్ణయాలు తీసుకోకపోవడంతో రాష్ట్రం ఇబ్బందులు పడింది. భవిష్యత్ ఆదాయాన్ని కూడా తాకట్టు పెట్టి అనుత్పాదక వ్యయం చేశారు. ఇప్పుడు మేము ఆ విధ్వంసాన్ని సరిచేస్తున్నాం” అని అన్నారు. పొరుగు రాష్ట్రాలు గత ఐదేళ్లలో ఎస్టాబ్లిష్‌మెంట్ ఖర్చులను తగ్గించుకోగా, ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్‌లో 91 శాతం వ్యయం ఇప్పటికీ ఎస్టాబ్లిష్‌మెంట్‌కే వెళ్తోందని వివరించారు.

“ఉద్యోగులు సంతోషంగా ఉంటేనే రాష్ట్రం అభివృద్ధి చెందుతుంది. హెల్తీ, వెల్తీ, హ్యాపీ సొసైటీ నిర్మాణమే మా కూటమి ప్రభుత్వ లక్ష్యం. ప్రభుత్వం మనందరిదీ అని గుర్తుంచుకుని కలిసి పని చేయాలి” అని పిలుపునిచ్చారు.

“టీడీపీ-జనసేన-బీజేపీ కలిసి పోటీ చేస్తే 94 శాతం స్ట్రైక్ రేట్ వచ్చింది. రాష్ట్ర పునర్నిర్మాణం చేయగల శక్తి కూటమికే ఉందని ప్రజలు నమ్మి ఓటేశారు” అని సీఎం చంద్రబాబు అన్నారు.

"ఉద్యోగులే రాష్ట్ర రథచక్రాలు"

“రూ.51,452 కోట్లను ఎస్టాబ్లిష్‌మెంట్ కోసమే ఖర్చు చేస్తున్నాం — అంటే 91 శాతం వ్యయం. కానీ ఇది భారం కాదు, పెట్టుబడి. ఎందుకంటే ఉద్యోగులే రాష్ట్రానికి ప్రధాన రథచక్రాలు,” అని చంద్రబాబు అన్నారు. “సంపద సృష్టి జరిగితేనే సంక్షేమం సాధ్యం. సుపరిపాలన ద్వారానే పెట్టుబడులు ఆకర్షించగలిగాం. అదే ఈ రాష్ట్ర పునర్నిర్మాణానికి పునాది అవుతుంది,” అని తెలిపారు. చివరిగా సీఎం ఉద్యోగులందరికీ దీపావళి శుభాకాంక్షలు తెలియజేస్తూ, “దీపావళి తర్వాత ఉద్యోగులు మరింత ఉత్సాహంగా పనిచేస్తారని ఆశిస్తున్నా. అభివృద్ధిలో ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్‌ను నెంబర్ వన్‌గా తీసుకెళ్తాం” అని ధీమా వ్యక్తం చేశారు.