NationalThursday, 9 July 2026·The Hindu - National
Andhra Pradesh orders 100% spending of ₹20,643 crore SC Sub-Plan funds by January 2027
Andhra Pradesh directed departments to fully utilise ₹20,643 crore SC Sub-Plan funds by January 2027.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 9, 2026, Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy directed departments in Amaravati to ensure 100% utilisation of ₹20,643 crore allocated for the SC Sub-Plan in the current financial year by January 2027.
Key specifics
- The review meeting was held at the State Secretariat in Amaravati on July 9, 2026.
- ₹20,643 crore was earmarked for the SC Sub-Plan in the current financial year.
- Departments were told to prepare detailed action plans for timely utilisation.
- The Minister warned against diversion or misuse of SC Sub-Plan funds.
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was cited as committed to SC socio-economic development.
Exam lens
Question type: welfare finance and sub-plan budgeting; key facts: ₹20,643 crore, SC Sub-Plan, January 2027, Amaravati, N. Chandrababu Naidu. TNPSC may ask what the SC Sub-Plan is and why 100% utilisation is stressed.