Andhra wishlist in hand, meetings set up, CM Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi for two-day visit

A statement from Naidu’s office said that during this high-level visit, the chief minister will present the state’s development priorities and mobilise central support across critical sectors.

During his first meeting with Minister for New and Renewable Energy Prahlad Joshi, Naidu submitted a proposal seeking rooftop solar capacity allocations under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana. He urged the Centre to expedite approvals for the proposal submitted by discoms in Andra Pradesh to the ministry in January this year, under which 20 lakh SC/ST households will receive free rooftop solar systems, and households belonging to backward classes will receive a Rs 10,000/kWp subsidy for up to 2kWp installations.

The state’s Clean Energy Policy 2024–29 targets an additional 72.6 GW of renewable energy, including 40 GWp solar power, and emphasises inclusive access and affordability. The proposed utility-led rooftop model will reduce Andhra’s power purchase costs, empower vulnerable communities, and drive job creation, the CM submitted.

Naidu will also meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss Andhra Pradesh’s strategic defence and aerospace initiatives. His meeting with C R Patil, Minister for Jal Shakti, will focus on water infrastructure and pending irrigation proposals.