Chandrababu Announces Financial Support for Families Having More Children
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced financial incentives for third and fourth children while highlighting poverty reduction, cleanliness drives and employment generation in the state.
- Chandrababu announces child support scheme
- Financial aid planned for larger families
- CM focuses on jobs and clean Andhra
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced new financial support plans for families with more children while addressing a public meeting in Srikakulam district on Saturday.
Participating in the Swachhandhra Swarnandhra programme at Narasannapeta, Chandrababu said the government now wants people to see children as a valuable asset for society and the future economy.
The Chief Minister stated that families would receive financial assistance if they have more children. According to the announcement, the government plans to provide Rs 30000 for the birth of a third child and Rs 40000 for a fourth child.
He said the country once encouraged family control policies, but changing economic and demographic conditions now require a different approach. Chandrababu added that increasing per capita income and reducing poverty remain key priorities of his government.
The Chief Minister also spoke about welfare programmes for women and families. He said eligible mothers are already receiving Rs 15000 under the Talliki Vandanam scheme and hinted that the amount could be increased further in the future.
During his speech, Chandrababu stressed the importance of cleanliness and behavioural change in society. He announced the launch of Operation Clean Sweep under the Swachhandhra initiative, with district collectors directed to conduct special cleaning drives across the state for four days.
He said the government has been working on waste management projects and converting waste into energy. The Chief Minister also urged people to avoid single use plastics and adopt cleaner habits to build a healthier society.
Highlighting development plans, Chandrababu claimed the state had attracted investments worth Rs 23 lakh crore in the last 23 months. He said agreements signed by the government are expected to create nearly 24 lakh job opportunities for youth across Andhra Pradesh.
He further stated that companies like Google are being brought to Visakhapatnam and expressed confidence that North Andhra would soon emerge as a major industrial and employment hub instead of witnessing migration of local youth.
