AP moving ahead despite challenging situation: Jagan

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy hoisted the national flag at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Stadium on the occasion of 75th Independence Day and reiterated that the State is forging ahead on all fronts. After reviewing the colourful parade here on Sunday, he said, for the last 26 months, as a people's government, steps were taken to create an environment for implementation of the rights that should be given to everyone. During the 3,648 km padayatra, it was found that farmers and weaker sections of society are expecting additional support, students in need of Right to English Medium Education, women seeking safety and security, while the poor expect better health services and hope for a transparent system without any corruption. Reddy stated that the decisions taken in the last 26 months have changed the course of the State's history, paving the way for a better society notwithstanding the challenges posed by bifurcation and prolonged spell of the pandemic. Listing out the welfare schemes, he said, the government has spent Rs 83,000 crore on agriculture alone, which includes providing quality electricity for 9-hours a day, Rs 13,500 crore every year under Rythu Bharosa, Rs 1261 crore towards zero interest crop loans.