BJP AP party in-charge Siddharth Nath revealed some stunning facts about the grants Capital-less Andhra Pradesh could expect from Centre till 2020.
Addressing the party cadre at a meeting held in Visakhapatnam, Siddharth Nath said: "14th Finance Commission recommended a grant of Rs 1,08,090.37 crore for AP between the period 2015-2020 against Rs 98,820.27 crore during 2010-2015. NITI Aayog suggested Centre to provide Special Development Assistance of 2,100 crore to seven backward districts of AP. While Rs 700 crore was already sanctioned, AP will receive Rs 1,400 crore in the next four years. NITI Aayog asked Centre to provide Rs 2,500 crore for AP Capital Amaravati. While Rs 1,850 crore was already sanctioned, The remaining amount will be released soon. Apart from it, Centre also provided Tax Incentives to AP considering it as a Special State".
So, Its more or less very clear that Centre isn't in a mood to do accord Special Status or announce Special Package for Andhra Pradesh. Don't you think, AP could have benefitted much more had if UPA was in power at the Centre instead of BJP?
Addressing the party cadre at a meeting held in Visakhapatnam, Siddharth Nath said: "14th Finance Commission recommended a grant of Rs 1,08,090.37 crore for AP between the period 2015-2020 against Rs 98,820.27 crore during 2010-2015. NITI Aayog suggested Centre to provide Special Development Assistance of 2,100 crore to seven backward districts of AP. While Rs 700 crore was already sanctioned, AP will receive Rs 1,400 crore in the next four years. NITI Aayog asked Centre to provide Rs 2,500 crore for AP Capital Amaravati. While Rs 1,850 crore was already sanctioned, The remaining amount will be released soon. Apart from it, Centre also provided Tax Incentives to AP considering it as a Special State".
So, Its more or less very clear that Centre isn't in a mood to do accord Special Status or announce Special Package for Andhra Pradesh. Don't you think, AP could have benefitted much more had if UPA was in power at the Centre instead of BJP?