Amaravati hoists Tricolour for first time: Andhra on path of recovery, says Governor Abdul Nazeer

Amaravati: Declaring that Andhra Pradesh has entered a phase of recovery and renewal after years of uncertainty, Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Monday said the State is regaining economic confidence and administrative direction, as he addressed the first-ever Republic Day celebrations in the capital city of Amaravati.

Historic Tricolour hoisting in Amaravati

Calling the occasion historic, the Governor said the National Flag was hoisted in Amaravati for the first time, marking a renewed beginning for the State.

He recalled that for several years, Andhra Pradesh lacked clear direction, with the capital project stalled, investor confidence shaken and financial stability weakened due to policy discontinuity.

From uncertainty to stability

Despite the challenges, the Governor said the government worked steadily and without fanfare to restore stability. Discipline, resilience and faith in collective purpose, he noted, helped the State regain momentum.

“Projects are moving forward, institutions are regaining strength and public trust is being rebuilt. The journey of recovery and transformation has begun,” he said.

Swarna Andhra 2047 Vision

The Governor said the government’s long-term roadmap is anchored in the Swarna Andhra 2047 vision, aimed at building a strong, inclusive and globally competitive State by the centenary of India’s Independence.

This vision, he said, is guided by Padi Sutralu—10 core principles of governance.

10 guiding principles

The ten principles include:

1. Zero poverty

2. Employment and skilling (Yuva Galam)

3. Population management and human resource development

4. Water security

5. Farmer–agritech integration

6. World-class logistics and infrastructure

7. Cost optimisation in energy and fuel

8. Product excellence (Brand AP)

9. Swachh Andhra and Safe Andhra

10. Deep-tech-driven smart governance

Speed and transparency in governance

Emphasising administrative reform, the Governor said speed and transparency are now the benchmarks of service delivery. Through technology, services, information and justice are being delivered instantly, ensuring efficient and responsive governance.

Super Six at the core of welfare

The Super Six implementation, he said, lies at the heart of the government’s welfare strategy, aimed at delivering dignity, security and happiness to every citizen while empowering families across the State.

Key welfare measures

Under NTR Bharosa, the State provides a monthly pension of Rs 4,000, the highest in the country, and Rs 6,000 for persons with disabilities, benefiting 63.12 lakh pensioners.

Deepam 2.0 offers three free LPG cylinders annually to poor households, benefiting 1.08 crore people.

The Sthree Shakti free bus travel scheme has enabled 37.80 crore women, girls and transgender persons to travel free, increasing women’s share of bus journeys from 40 to 65 per cent.

Family-centric welfare expansion

A new Family Benefit Management System with a dynamic ‘Family Score’ will be introduced from June 2026, expanding welfare coverage from 90.74% to 98.15% through the issuance of Family Cards.

P4 Programme and Zero Poverty Goal

Highlighting the P4 Programme (Public–Private–People Partnership), launched on Ugadi 2025, the Governor said it aims to eliminate poverty by uplifting the bottom 20 per cent of the population. Over one lakh Margadarsis have adopted 10.30 lakh Bangaru Kutumbalu, working family by family to remove deprivation.

Rising stronger

Concluding his address, the Governor said the 77th Republic Day celebrations symbolise democracy and resilience of Andhra Pradesh—a State determined to rise stronger from every challenge and move confidently towards a prosperous future.