Fourth N. Chandrababu Naidu ministry explained

Cabinet Type:Ministry
Cabinet Number:28th
Jurisdiction:Andhra Pradesh
Flag:Emblem of Andhra Pradesh.svg
Date Formed:12 June 2024
Government Head:N. Chandrababu Naidu
State Head:Syed Abdul Nazeer
Members Number:25
Total Number:25
Political Parties: National Democratic Alliance
Legislature Status:Majority
(Legislative Assembly)
Opposition Party:None
Opposition Leader:Vacant
Election:2024
Legislature Term:5 years
Previous:Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy ministry
Flag Width:150
State Head Title:Governor
Government Head Title:Chief Minister
Deputy Government Head Title:Deputy Chief Minister
Current Number:25

The Fourth N. Chandrababu Naidu ministry (or also known as 28th ministry of Andhra Pradesh) was formed on 12 June 2024 and is headed by N. Chandrababu Naidu as the chief minister following the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election.

Background

The state cabinet of Andhra Pradesh with N. Chandrababu Naidu as the Chief Minister was sworn in on 12 June 2024.[1] The swearing-in ceremony took place at 11:27 AM on 12 June 2024 near Gannavaram Airport, Kesarapalle, Amaravati (Vijayawada).[2]

The list of 24 cabinet ministers (excluding the chief minister) was announced on 12 June 2024 prior to the oath-taking ceremony.[3] The cabinet has twenty one ministers from Telugu Desam Party, three from Janasena Party and one from Bharatiya Janata Party.[4] 17 of the 25 are first-time ministers.[5] [6] [7]

The portfolios of all the cabinet ministers were announced on 14 June 2024.[8] [9]

Council of Ministers

PortraitMinisterPortfolio Constituency Tenure Party
Took officeLeft office
Chief Minister
1Nara Chandrababu Naidu
  • General Administration
  • Law & Order
  • Public Enterprises
  • Other departments not allocated to any Minister
Kuppam12 June 2024Incumbent
Deputy Chief Minister
2Konidala Pawan Kalyan Pithapuram12 June 2024Incumbent
Cabinet Ministers
3Nara Lokesh 12 June 2024Incumbent
4Kinjarapu Atchannaidu 12 June 2024Incumbent
5Kollu Ravindra 12 June 2024Incumbent
6Nadendla Manohar Tenali12 June 2024Incumbent
7Ponguru Narayana 12 June 2024Incumbent
8Vangalapudi Anitha 12 June 2024Incumbent
9Satya Kumar Yadav 12 June 2024Incumbent
10Nimmala Rama Naidu Palakollu12 June 2024Incumbent
11Nasyam Mohammed Farooq Nandyal12 June 2024Incumbent
12Anam Ramanarayana Reddy Atmakur12 June 2024Incumbent
13Payyavula Keshav Uravakonda12 June 2024Incumbent
14Anagani Satya Prasad
  • Revenue
  • Registration & Stamps
Repalle12 June 2024Incumbent
`15Kolusu Parthasarathy
  • Housing
  • Information & Public Relations
Nuzvid12 June 2024Incumbent
16Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy
  • Social Welfare
    • Disabled & Senior Citizen Welfare Sachivalayam & Village Volunteer
Kondapi12 June 2024Incumbent
17Gottipati Ravi Kumar
  • Energy
Addanki12 June 2024Incumbent
18Kandula Durgesh
  • Tourism
  • Culture
  • Cinematography
Nidadavole12 June 2024Incumbent
19Gummadi Sandhya Rani
    • Women & Child Welfare Tribal Welfare
Salur12 June 2024Incumbent
20B. C. Janardhan Reddy Banaganapalle12 June 2024Incumbent
21T. G. Bharath
  • Industries & Commerce
  • Food Processing
Kurnool12 June 2024Incumbent
22S. Savitha
  • Backward Classes Welfare
  • Economically Weaker Sections Welfare
  • Handlooms & Textiles
Penukonda12 June 2024Incumbent
23Vasamsetti Subhash
  • Labour
  • Factories
  • Boilers & Insurance Medical Services
Ramachandrapuram12 June 2024Incumbent
24Kondapalli Srinivas
  • Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty
  • NRI Empowerment & Relations
Gajapathinagaram12 June 2024Incumbent
25Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy
  • Transport
  • Youth & Sports
Rayachoti12 June 2024Incumbent

Demographics

Parties

PartyTotal number of ministers
21
3
1

Districts

!District!Total number of ministers !Name of ministers!In-charge minister
Alluri Sitharama Raju
Anakapalli1
Anantapur1
Annamayya1
Bapatla2
Chittoor1
Konaseema1
East Godavari1
  • Nimmala Ramanaidu
Eluru1
Guntur2
Kakinada1
Krishna1
Kurnool1
  • Nimmala Ramanaidu
Nandyal2
Nellore2
  • N. M. D. Farooq
NTR
Palnadu
Parvathipuram Manyam1
Prakasam1
Sri Sathya Sai2
Srikakulam1
Tirupati
Visakhapatnam
Vizianagaram1
West Godavari1
  • Nimmala Ramanaidu
Kadapa

Major decisions

With the formation of the government (popularly referred to as Kūṭami) on 12 June 2024, the cabinet ministers were allocated their portfolios on 14 June 2024.[10] [11]

In July, Chief Minister Naidu released white papers in the assembly highlighting the status of the state's finances, energy sector, law and order, and excise department. He addressed the current state of the debt and alleged financial mismanagement by the previous government.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

The government marked the completion of 100 days since its formation with a program called "Idi Manchi Prabhutvam," held from 20 September to 26 September. The Chief Minister and ministers attended events at the village and ward levels, highlighting the government's achievements during this period.[18] [19]

Timeline

13 June 2024 – On assuming office on 13 June 2024 at the Secretariat in Amaravati, Chief Minister Naidu signed five key files, which included decisions on the Mega District Selection Committee notification for the recruitment of 16,347 teachers, the withdrawal of the AP Land Titling Act, the increase of social security pensions, conducting a skill census, and reviving the Anna Canteen.[20] [21] The government also restored the name of N. T. Rama Rao to the social security pension scheme, renaming it the "NTR Bharosa Pension Scheme." Under this scheme, the pension for senior citizens and widows was increased from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 4,000, for people with disabilities from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000, and for those with chronic diseases from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000. Additionally, handloom workers, toddy tappers, fishermen, transgender individuals, and various artists will receive a pension of Rs. 4,000 per month, while for those with complete disabilities from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000.[22]

23 July 2024 – The Government of India announced a facilitation of Rs. 15,000 crore to support the construction of the state capital Amaravati through multilateral development agencies in the current financial year, with additional amounts to be provided in future years.[23] The Central government also expressed its commitment to financing and ensuring the early completion of the Polavaram Project. Funds and grants for the backward districts, as well as for the Koparthy and Orvakal industrial nodes, were also announced.[24] [25]

24 July 2024 – The Andhra Pradesh government restored the name of Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences to its original name, Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, located in Vijayawada. Established by NTR in 1986, he also served as its first Chancellor. The university was originally named after NTR in 1998 by N. Chandrababu Naidu, but the previous YSRCP government had renamed it after YSR in 2022.[26] [27] [28]

15 August 2024 – The government has re-launched the Anna Canteen program, an initiative to provide subsidized meals at ₹5, originally introduced in 2018 but discontinued by the previous YSR Congress Party government. On the occasion of Independence Day, Chief Minister Naidu inaugurated a canteen in Gudivada, marking the opening of 100 canteens in the first phase.[29] [30]

23 August 2024 – The Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, directed officials to hold village meetings, known as "Grama Sabhas," simultaneously in 13,326 gram panchayats on 23 August 2024. The aim was to identify works to be undertaken under the MGNREGS and pass resolutions for infrastructure development in villages, focusing on curbing corruption and avoiding resource wastage.[31] [32] Chief Minister Naidu, along with ministers and MLAs, also participated in the program at various gram panchayats.[33] The World Records Union awarded Kalyan a medal and certificate for setting a record by conducting massive Grama Sabhas in a single day and passing resolutions for Rs. 4,500 crore worth of work in villages.[34] [35] [36]

22–23 October 2024 – The Amaravati Drone Summit 2024, held on 22 October at Punnami Ghat on the banks of the Krishna river, was a two-day event aimed at promoting investment in drone technology. The summit was attended by over 4,000 participants, including the Chief Minister, Naidu and the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. A drone display featuring over 5,500 drones achieved five Guinness World Records with formations such as the national flag, Lord Buddha, an airplane, and a drone. The Chief Minister announced the allocation of 300 acres of land in Orvakal of Kurnool district, for a drone hub and a plan to train 35,000 drone pilots, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a key resource center for drone technology.[37] [38]

20 November 2024 – The Cabinet of Andhra Pradesh has approved the establishment of a permanent Bench of the High Court in Kurnool, and the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has adopted a resolution supporting this decision. Chief Minister Naidu stated that the resolution will be forwarded to the Andhra Pradesh High Court and the Central government. He also assured that the offices of the Lokayukta and the Human Rights Commission will remain in Kurnool.[39] [40] [41]

24 November 2024 – Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has invited e-tenders for the construction of the South Coast Railway zone headquarters in Visakhapatnam. This project was originally announced by then Railway Minister Piyush Goyal in February 2019, fulfilling the promise made under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.[42] [43] The delay was mainly caused by land allotment issues. However, after the formation of the NDA government in Andhra Pradesh under chief minister Naidu, 52.22 acres at Mudasarlova were allocated, resolving the issue.[44]

See also

Notes and References

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  4. News: 2024-06-12 . Andhra Pradesh Ministers List 2024: Chandrababu Naidu to be sworn-in as CM for fourth time today – Check full list of cabinet ministers . 2024-06-12 . Financial Express . en.
  5. News: AP Cabinet: ఏపీ మంత్రివర్గంలో 17 మంది కొత్తవారే . 2024-06-12 . Eenadu . te.
  6. News: The New Indian Express . 12 June 2024 . Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Ministers List 2024: Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh among 24 ministers in Chandrababu Naidu’s Cabinet . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613162022/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/andhra-pradesh-ministers-list-2024-chandrababu-naidu-pawan-kalyan-ap-full-cabinet-ministers-list-9387219/ . 13 June 2024 . 13 June 2024 . en.
  7. News: 12 June 2024 . Naidu's Cabinet A Mix Of 17 Freshers, Eight Experienced Ministers . https://web.archive.org/web/20240613162640/https://www.news18.com/politics/naidus-cabinet-a-mix-of-17-freshers-eight-experienced-ministers-8930806.html . 13 June 2024 . 13 June 2024 . en.
  8. News: 2024-06-14 . Full list of Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Ministers with portfolios: Who gets what . 2024-06-17 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  9. Web site: Council of Ministers . AP State Portal . en.
  10. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-06-14 . Full list of Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Ministers with portfolios: Who gets what . 2024-09-24 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  11. Web site: Jaiswal . Arushi . News . India TV . 2024-06-14 . Andhra portfolio allocation: CM Naidu keeps Law and Order, Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan gets Panchayati Raj List . 2024-09-24 . www.indiatvnews.com . en.
  12. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-07-26 . ‘Mismanagement’ by YSRCP govt. led to huge debt, loss of revenue to State, says Naidu . 2024-10-23 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  13. Web site: 2024-07-26 . Chandrababu Naidu tables white paper on state of law and order during YSRCP rule . 2024-10-23 . India Today . en.
  14. News: 2024-07-26 . 'Rs6.94 lakh crore revenue loss': Chandrababu Naidu releases white paper on Andhra's economy under Jagan Reddy's rule; ex-CM hits back . 2024-10-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  15. News: M . Sambasiva Rao . 2024-07-09 . White Paper on A.P. power sector reveals ₹1.29 lakh crore burden on govt. . 2024-10-23 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  16. Web site: Andhra government floats whitepaper on state economy, targets previous YSRCP regime . 2024-10-23 . ANI News . en.
  17. Web site: 2024-10-01 . Naidu govt’s maiden Budget hanging fire, YSRCP raises heat over ‘Super Six’ roadmap . 2024-10-23 . The Indian Express . en.
  18. Web site: Service . Express News . 2024-09-21 . 'NDA govt is striving to bring back Andhra’s past glory', says CM Naidu . 2024-10-22 . The New Indian Express . en.
  19. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-09-20 . Home Minister highlights NDA government’s achievements in first 100 days of governance . 2024-10-22 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  20. News: M . Sambasiva Rao . 2024-06-13 . A.P. CM Naidu signs first file on Mega DSC notification, four on other key election promises . 2024-09-24 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  21. News: 2024-06-13 . 'Five key decisions': Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu starts his new innings with a 'fifer' . 2024-09-24 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  22. News: M . Sambasiva Rao . 2024-06-14 . Government restores NTR’s name to enhanced pension scheme in Andhra Pradesh . 2024-09-24 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  23. Web site: Sridhar . G. Naga . 2024-07-23 . Budget 2024: Centre to facilitate ₹15,000-cr support from global agencies for AP capital Amaravati . 2024-09-30 . BusinessLine . en.
  24. News: 2024-07-23 . Union Budget 2024-25: Beleaguered Andhra Pradesh gets funds for crucial projects . 2024-10-09 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  25. News: Varma . P. Sujatha . 2024-07-23 . ‘Allocation for Koparthy industrial node will spur development of Rayalaseema’ . 2024-10-09 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  26. News: 2024-07-25 . YSR health university renamed after NTR again . 2024-11-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  27. News: Raghavendra . V. . 2024-07-24 . It’s official: Andhra Pradesh govt. undoes name change of NTRUHS to YSRUHS . 2024-11-23 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  28. News: Sravani . Nellore . 2024-08-30 . Tracing the genesis of the country’s first medical university, in Vijayawada . 2024-11-23 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  29. Web site: Chandrababu Naidu relaunches Anna Canteens in Gudivada, commits to serving affordable meals across Andhra Pradesh . 2024-10-15 . ANI News . en.
  30. Web site: Ilyas . M. D. . 2024-08-15 . Anna Canteens launched in Andhra Pradesh . 2024-10-15 . www.deccanchronicle.com . en.
  31. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-08-19 . Andhra Pradesh govt. to hold grama sabhas in 13,326 panchayats on August 23 . 2024-10-04 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  32. News: Bureau . The Hindu . 2024-08-24 . A.P. created record by organising grama sabhas in 13,326 panchayats in a single day: Minister Kollu Ravindra . 2024-10-04 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  33. News: Rao . G. V. R. Subba . 2024-08-24 . Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu promises all-round development in villages . 2024-10-04 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  34. News: Raghavendra . V. . 2024-09-16 . Conduct of Grama Sabhas in 13,326 villages on August 23 recognised as a world record . 2024-10-04 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  35. Web site: Kumara . Sri Krishna . 2024-09-16 . AP Govt Honoured by World Records Union for Massive Grama Sabhas Initiative . 2024-10-04 . www.deccanchronicle.com . en.
  36. Web site: Service . Express News . 2024-09-17 . Simultaneous Gram Sabhas in Andhra create world record . 2024-10-04 . The New Indian Express . en.
  37. Web site: 5,500 Drones Light Up Andhra Pradesh's Sky, Set 5 Guinness World Records . 2024-11-26 . NDTV.com.
  38. News: Srinivas . Rajulapudi . 2024-10-20 . Over 4,000 participants register for Amaravati Drone Summit . 2024-11-26 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  39. News: Raghavendra . V. . 2024-11-20 . Cabinet nod for setting up permanent Bench of A.P. High Court in Kurnool . 2024-11-23 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  40. Web site: High Court bench to be established at Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh . 2024-11-23 . Deccan Herald . en.
  41. Web site: Viswanath . S. . 2024-11-22 . HC bench to be set up in Kurnool, Andhra . 2024-11-23 . The New Indian Express . en.
  42. Web site: 2024-11-25 . Good news for Andhra Pradesh! Indian Railways issues tender to set up 18th railway zone – Check cost, location, divisions . 2024-11-25 . ET Now . en.
  43. News: Gopal . B. Madhu . 2024-11-24 . Tenders called for construction of South Coast Railway office in Vizag . 2024-11-25 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  44. Web site: Peri . Usha . 2024-11-25 . Long-awaited SCoR proj set to take off . 2024-11-25 . The New Indian Express . en.