AP Special Assistance only after Audit of Accounts

YSR Congress MP Vijay Sai Reddy sought clarification regarding Special Assistance offered to Andhra Pradesh during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha. In response, Minister of State for Home Arjun Meghawal said: 'AP Government need to submit audit of funds sanctioned by Centre under various schemes so far. Centre will consider sanctioning Special Assistance only after it is satisfied with the audit of AP Government'.

Rural Development Minister Ramkrupal Yadav informed Rs 3,285.15 crore has been offered to Andhra Pradesh in this financial year under Employment Assurance Scheme.

Minister of State for Ayurved, Yoga and Naturopathy Sripada Yasho Nayak told Centre has sanctioned 50-bed Ayush Hospital for Visakha. 'We released Rs 1 crore for the works of this hospital last year,' he added.

Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram said Forensic Science Laboratory is being established in Amaravati with a budget of Rs 253.40 crore.

Union Minister Kiran Rijiju told 24 out of 144 IPS Posts in Andhra Pradesh have been vacant and vacancies will be filled based on requirement.

Union Agriculture Minister Sudarshan Bhagath informed that Ongole Bulls have been included in Rashtriya Gokul Mission launched in 2014.