YS JaganMohanReddy will complete four years as chief minister on Tuesday, during which he has turnedAndhra Pradeshinto a welfare state. Since taking over the reins of the state on May 30, 2019,Jaganhas laid focus on Empowerment of Women, weaker sections and minorities, while working for balanced regional Growth.
Women have been one of the major beneficiaries of the welfare schemes, thanks to direct benefit transfer and grant of house site pattas in the name of the woman of the household. The new Industrial Policy, summits and initiatives of the government have seen a steady flow of commitments by big ticket companies, who have shown interest to invest in green energy, Infrastructure, service sector and port-based economy, among others.
The state has so far spent about 3 lakh crore under DBT and non-DBT schemes. Over 2.11 lakh crore were transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries during the last four years under various schemes. Rythu Bharosa Kendras, which dispense all the needs of farmers, YSR clinics and family doctor concept, and English medium schools have changed the rural landscape across the state.