Power generation

Given free power to 30 lakh pump sets for five years uninterruptedly benefitting 95 % of the farming community. Announcement that free power is government policy and it is permanent. Agriculture consumption increased by 45 %.

Power dues waiver

Rs 1,259 crores agriculture dues were waived

Irrigation

Projects were taken up with a cost of Rs 32,000 crores. Irrigation water was provided to additional ayacut of 9 lakh acres. By 2009 March an additional 6 lakh acres was brought under cultivation. The goal was to bring 1.7 crore acres under cultivation.

Rains

Five years good rains, first time all reservoirs were full, first time in 25 years all rivers were full, Singur was full for the first time in eight years. Bounty crop, hydel power generation.

Agriculture allied fields allocations

Rs 32,076 crore in 2008-09

Yield

2008-09 199 lakh metric tons of paddy. Agriculture sector back to lush.

Distribution of agriculture crop loans

2007-08 Rs 22,650 crores for agriculture, Rs 26,000 target for 2008-09

Interest reduction

Interest 3 %. Farmers, women, weavers eligible

Distribution of agriculture loans to new tenant farmers

The figure rose to 90 lakhs with 30 lakh new farmers getting the benefit

Insurance scheme (village as unit)

Scheme introduced throughout the state

BT cotton seeds at subsidized price

Took on MNC Monsanto in fierce battle and brought down the price to Rs 650 per packet of BT- 1 cotton seeds.

Package to farmers who committed suicide

Special package in 16 districts at a cost of Rs 9,650 crores with the help of central government

Loan waiver

Not Applicable. No loan rescheduling either

Farmers’ loan waiver

Rs 12,000 crores loans were waived covering nearly 63 lakh farmers. A special package of Rs 1,600 crores was brought in to cover 32 lakh farmers who were not covered in the scheme. Each farmer was paid Rs 5,000.

Land distribution

6.04 lakh acres of land was distributed to the poor and Rs 500 crores was allocated for its development

Land pattas to Tribals

Over 6 lakh acres land pattas given

Hike in input subsidy for crop loss

Increased input subsidy to Rs 1,800 per acre (Paddy, groundnut).

Livestock and sheep

Livestock and sheep were distributed on subsidy rates under Pasukranti scheme

Sheep insurance

First time in the country Andhra Pradesh has introduced this scheme

Health Insurance to poor, Aarogyasri

First time in the country, free medicare up to Rs 2 lakh to poor covering 942 diseases.

108, 104 medical services

Mobile health vans, numbering 475, under 104 scheme, used to go to the remotest villages to provide free medicare. 108 ambulance services were also in service.

Minority reservations

Four per cent reservation to minorities in education and employment. Scholarship budget Rs 127 crores per annum

MSP hike (per quintal):

Paddy

Rs 350 in five years (64 %)

Cotton

Rs 1,075 in five years (56 %)

Jowar, maize

Rs 355 in five years (66 %)

Pulses

Rs 1,150 (84%), 5 yrs

Groundnut

Rs 700 (50 %), 5 yrs

Sunflower

RS 965 (77%), 5 yrs

Abhayahastham (IKP Life Insurance scheme)

Old age pension women crossing 60 years from Rs 500 to Rs 2,200 towards pension, insurance, stipend to children, SHG members should pay one rupee per day. About 1.26 crore women benefitted

Projects

Pranahitha-Chevella project, the lifeline of Telangana, conceived. Devadula -The second biggest (in height) lift irrigation project in the world.

Power charges, taxes

Five years no hike in power charges…assured it would not be hiked for another five years. No increase in taxes.

Additional power purchases

In 2.5 years Rs 6,500 crores spent for agriculture, industrial and service sectors. Industrial power demand increased by 40 per cent.

Jobs (government/private) employment

Ten lakh jobs in government and private sectors in five years. Jobs to 55,000 in SEZs. Plan to create employment opportunities to 25 lakh. Recruited 50,000 teachers and 17,000 police. Decision to employ 53, 000 more teachers.

Jalayagnam

Water was provided to an additional 19 lakh acres. Taken up 81 projects, completed 12 projects while 13 others were in near completion stage

Land distribution

6.04 lakh acres were distributed among poor and Rs 500 crores earmarked for development. 6 lakh acres distributed to tribals.

Irrigation

Jalayagnam to irrigate 19 lakh acres with a cost of RS 32,000 crores

Farm labour

Nearly one crore people benefitted though employment guarantee scheme. Social audit, smart card and egovernance were the tools used

Housing

In 4.5 years 9 lakh houses built. 28 lakh houses under construction. Target 80 lakh houses and a slum-free state. Housing budget increased tenfold from Rs 500 crores to 5,000 crores. Over 20 lakh poor given house sites

Self Help Groups (SHGs)

Membership touched one crore in women SHGs

Loans

By December 2008 Rs 16, 535 crores, 2009 goal Rs 11,000 crores. By March 2009 Rs 23,000 crores distributed for the five-year period. One crore women to be lakhiers

Microfinance (% on national figure)

42 % of national share. Major portion of microfinance from state.

Annual Plan

Rs 44,000 crores

Cooking gas

The only state in the country to bear the Rs 50 hike per cylinder and did not pass on the hike to consumer

Ration cards

Sanctioned Rs 50 lakh white ration cards. All eligible given ration cards. Nearly two crore families, including middle class, given cards.

Handloom sector, weavers

Rs 327 crore laon waiver benefitting 3 lakh families. Pensions to 1.5 lakh weaers. Budget increased to 150 crores.

Pensions

During five years 55 lakh more persons were given pensions taking the total to 71 lakh. On first of every month Rs 200 was distributed. Physically handicapped persons pension Rs 500

Education

17 universities started. One university for each district besides specialized universities. Started IITs, IIIT, BITS Pilani.

Students fees reimbursement

Provided 100 % fees reimbursement to lakhs of BC, Minority, EBC students along with SC and ST students. Free education is for the first time in the country

Welfare budget

2008-09 Rs 30,000 crores allocated for welfare

BC budget

Rs 1,600 crores allocated for 2008-09

Minority budget

Rs 200 crores for 2008-09

Mass marriages

Kalyanamasthu through TTD and mass marriages through Minorities Department

Development plan, welfare sector capital expenditure

State was highest in growth indicators as per RBI report. Achieved double digit growth rate in agriculture in 2007-08, unprecedented in the entire country.

Information Technology

Additional 1.53 crore jobs in IT sector. 2008-09 IT exports registered Rs 26,000 crores

Development plan, welfare sector capital expenditure

State was on top of the table in growth indicators. Could achieve double figure growth rate in agriculture during 2007-08 for the first time in the country

Industries

Fast track industrialization in every district. Industrial development in centres like Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati and Warangal. State stood second in the country in attracting investments in the country.

Subsidy rice

Over two core families were given rice at Rs 2 per kg. Subsidy was over Rs 3,000 crores

Essential commodities

Monthly essential commodities rice, dal, palm oil for Rs 103.

Local bodies, functions and budgets

Janmabhoomi, nodal system was stopped. In four years RS 6,110 crores were spent

Jobs

Lifted the ban on recruitment in government offices. Lakhs of people were provided employment in various departments. PRC on time. 22 5 interim relief. Ceiling lifted to Rs 2 lakh for medical reimbursement. DA and other allowances on time. Gratuity ceiling lifted to Rs 3 lakh. Transparency in transfers. Revived jobs on compassionate grounds. Employees had security and happiness.