Netanna Sevalo launched; law to protect BC interests soon, says Chandrababu Naidu
At the National Handloom Day celebrations at Chirala, the Chief Minister launched the Netanna Sevalo scheme, announced a ₹97 crore tourism corridor along the Bapatla coast, and accused the Opposition of obstructing development
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the Netanna Sevalo welfare scheme during the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations in Kothapeta village, Bapatla district. The scheme provides ₹25,000 each to 71,536 eligible handloom families across the state, totaling ₹179 crore. The Chief Minister emphasized Andhra Pradesh's rich handloom traditions and the sector's livelihood support for nearly 1.27 lakh people.
He also highlighted the government's provision of free electricity for handloom families and power loom units, as well as pensions for workers aged 50 and above. Naidu accused the Opposition of hindering development through legal actions and protests, and criticized them for obstructing progress. He announced plans for a ₹4,200 crore sustainable textile recycling unit in Visakhapatnam and other infrastructure projects in Chirala and Mangalagiri.
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