Planning Department should work like NITI Aayog: Naidu 700 government services to go online from August 15

Governance that prioritises vision, people, nature and technology will yield the best results, said Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu here on Monday.

He suggested that plans should be prepared with the goal of achieving quality living standards. He conducted a review with the Planning Department and senior officials from various departments, focusing on the State’s gross output and key performance indicators.

The Chief Minister stated that improving per capita income will enhance people’s living standards and asked the Planning Department to function like the Niti Aayog.

He set a target of achieving a per capita income of ₹3,47,871 by the 2025–26 fiscal year, and projected a goal of ₹5.42 lakh per capita income by 2029.

Speaking on the occasion, the Naidu said, “Government departments must prepare and implement advance plans in their respective sectors. We should work with vision aligned to short, medium and long-term goals. We must identify global trends and seize emerging opportunities. Programs should be implemented with a focus on people, society, families, and individuals."

Government policies and public mindset should align in a way that benefits the environment. Natural resources should be preserved while protecting nature. Waste produced in one industry should become raw material for another, thereby initiating a circular economy.

"We must utilize natural resources efficiently. The best technology should be integrated into governance to provide improved services. From healthcare to agriculture, technology should become a partner. If we develop vision-centric governance for the people, while protecting the environment and integrating technology, we will achieve good results,' he stated.

According to the Chief Minister, in mining and agricultural production, GVA is a primary factor. 'Only if GSDP grows can we deliver welfare and development to the people. Action plans should be implemented in a way that yields the best results across sectors.”

Officials informed the CM that horticultural crops have generated a GVA of ₹1,26,098 crore. Through aqua-related industries, a GVA of ₹1.12 lakh crore has been added.

“It is also important to define what standards are set to achieve results in various sectors. Currently, we are measuring 42 indicators through ‘AWARE’, other government departments must also define similar standards and establish their own indicators. By doing so in sectors like electricity, transportation, water resources, industries, and Swachh Andhra, we can achieve better living standards."

He directed the officials to continuously examine how these standards compare nationally and internationally. Starting August 15, the government should make 700 services available online. Singapore, with a population of only 60 lakhs and limited resources, has achieved international success. With over 140 crore people and immense resources, India has the potential to achieve far greater success, he stated.

Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, and senior officials from various departments participated.