A.P. Depts. told to speed up reforms to claim over ₹3,500 cr. under a Central scheme
The Andhra Pradesh government is pushing state departments to complete specific administrative reforms by December 1 to unlock over ₹3,500 crore in central funding. These reforms span sectors including mining, agriculture, and public health.
Why it matters
Efficient utilization of central scheme funds is critical for state-level infrastructure and social welfare development in India.
Andhra Pradesh is working to unlock another ₹3,525 crore in incentives under the Special Assistance for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme in 2026-27, with the State government asking departments to complete a set of prescribed reforms by December 1 to qualify for the funds.
The issue came up for a detailed review at the Collectors’ conference during a session on “Restructuring of Finance – Creative Approach”.
Finance Principal Secretary Piyush Kumar and Secretary D. Ronald Rose said the State had the potential to secure ₹8,226 crore under SASCI during the current financial year. Of this, ₹3,486 crore had already been received, including ₹1,923 crore in unconditional capital funds, ₹266 crore towards the State’s share in Central schemes and ₹1,297 crore as an incentive for increasing capital expenditure.
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