Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said that the "entire credit for getting this Economic Times Business Reformer of the Year award goes to my team." Regarding not accepting awards in the past, the Chief Minister said that "I never accepted any awards in the past. I also declined honorary doctorates from foreign universities." In response to a question about not accepting awards, the Chief Minister made it clear that "this award is not my recognition, but the recognition of the performance of the state." He also expressed that "I feel happy that Andhra Pradesh has been recognized as the best."
At the conference for the collectors, which took place in the Secretariat on Thursday, Minister Atchannaidu made a reference to the award given to the Chief Minister. Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav, ministers, officials, and the collectors stood up to congratulate the Chief Minister with claps. Chandrababu Naidu spoke on the occasion.
Ease of Doing Business Performance
- The Chief Minister announced that Andhra Pradesh is the second-best state in doing business from 2014 to 2019. This is only for the initial year when the first position is occupied by the state of Gujarat. Andhra Pradesh becomes the first position from the second year, and this continues for four consecutive years.
- He also stated that the government has entered a new phase because it has introduced the idea of ‘Speed of Doing Business.’ He revealed that 25 policies were launched in 18 months. There are monthly meetings held between SIPC and SIPB. Investment proposals are approved via cabinet meetings. He also stated that the Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and the Central Government are fully cooperating in this process.
Labour Reforms and Central Support
"Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi instructed the Central Labour Ministry to consult the government of Andhra Pradesh regarding labour reform. Naidu added that Andhra Pradesh does not wait like other states; instead, it takes action and achieves results. They accomplished the reform and were able to meet the expectations of Prime Minister Modi,"according to a report."
Emphasis on Speed of Delivering Governance
- The Chief Minister also mentioned that the government is now going to bring in the “Speed of Delivery of Governance” so as to expedite the running of administration and the delivery of government services. He stated that the other states will soon come calling on Andhra Pradesh once it has been implemented. He further explained the advancements brought by technology and a new era has dawned on the State.
- Various names for the intervention that would ensure it is better appreciated and comprehended by everyone were also discussed during this meeting involving ministers, secretaries, and collectors.
Leaders Praise the Chief Minister
- Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said that Chandrababu Naidu always thinks a generation ahead. “To implement changes or bring a reform, a lot of guts are required, and our Chief Minister has always shown this quality," Finance Minister Keshav said.
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- While comparing the former YSRCP government with their own government, Finance Minister Keshav said that their governance indicates "unity in leadership" and that many people in their government possess
- The Agriculture Minister, Atchannaidu, said that with Chandrababu Naidu at the helm, Andhra Pradesh needs to develop and become a leader in all aspects. The minister added that this award is a source of pride for the state.
Deputy Chief Minister’s Statement
- The Economic Times State Excellence Award has been given to the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy received this prestigious award. According to news reported by The Economic Times, this is a proud moment for Andhra Pradesh. It is reported to be a proud moment for Andhra Pradesh to receive this award.
- "This is a proud moment for Andhra Pradesh," stated Pawan Kalyan, Deputy Chief Minister. "Inspiring leadership by the Chief Minister," he added. "Administrative policies
- Acknowledgement of the lengthy effort that Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu stated that the award is well-deserved recognition for the efforts put in by Chandrababu Naidu. In fact, he referred to him as the “visionary” leader as well as the brand ambassador of Andhra Pradesh.
