Groups of Ministers from Andhra to be sent on study tours to developed countries

Groups of Ministers will be sent to the developed countries to study the development projects there with an aim to bringing innovative policies to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has informed the Cabinet.

The Ministers, particularly the young ones, will be divided into groups for the purpose. The Chief Minister will constitute the groups and assign them schedules.

Mr. Naidu revealed the idea after the Cabinet meeting he chaired at the Secretariat on Wednesday.

Mr. Naidu said the Ministers should understand the development projects in the countries they visit and find new ways to develop Andhra Pradesh.

Revealing details of his Singapore visit, Mr. Naidu told the Cabinet that the previous YSRCP government had created fear among the investors.

The Chief Minister, according to a few Ministers, said, “With great difficulty, we have been able to revive confidence among the Ministers and officials in the Singapore Government. Due to the unacceptable attitude of the YSRCP Government, the Singapore Government, lost trust in us. After more than 40 meetings, the Singapore authorities have accepted to come and participate in the investor summit slated for November in Andhra Pradesh to explore opportunities. They are reluctant to take up the Seed Capital project, as agreed before 2019, but they will extend support to complete the project.”

On reorganisation of districts, Mr. Naidu asked the Group of Ministers to finalise the changes and submit the report in a month.

On the liquor scam, he told the Ministers that the government was committed to taking the issue to its logical conclusion.

The Chief Minister said, from the next Cabinet meeting, one Minister must explain the progress and achievements of his portfolio.

A senior Minister said, “Presenting self-progress in the Cabinet is a good opportunity for the young Ministers. They will have an additional advantage in improving their performance. The Chief Minister and other Cabinet colleagues will suggest how to improve the performance and find solutions to problems.”

The Chief Minister also suggested the Ministers to counter the misinformation being spread by some vested interests against the government. “Despite visible development, implementing poll promises, and delivering good governance, some opposition camps have been spreading misinformation, which must be countered,” he said.