CM Naidu's First Ugadi Signature Releases Rs.55.63 Cr for Welfare of Poor
Financial assistance extended to 6,787 beneficiaries; over ₹1,241 crore disbursed in 21 months
Vijayawada: Marking the beginning of the Telugu New Year on a welfare note, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday signed his first official file of the year, sanctioning Rs.55.63 crore under the CM’s Relief Fund towards financial assistance for 6,787 poor families across the state.
The decision, marking Ugadi, underscores the state government’s continued emphasis on ensuring the welfare of economically vulnerable sections. The sanctioned funds are expected to provide much-needed relief to families grappling with financial distress, particularly those burdened by medical expenses.
Officials said that despite fiscal constraints, the state government has allocated adequate funding for the healthcare and emergency needs of the poor. The CM’s relief fund has emerged as a crucial support mechanism, especially for those who incur high medical costs and are pushed into financial hardship, they claimed.
In the 21 months since the formation of the government, the state has disbursed over Rs.1,241 crore through financial assistance, medical aid, and Letters of Credit (LOCs), directly benefiting 1,36,240 individuals. A year-wise breakdown shows that in 2024, a sum of Rs.184 crore was extended to 15,206 beneficiaries, while in 2025, a total of Rs.889 crore reached 1,03,568 people.
In 2026 so far, Rs.169 crore has been disbursed to 17,466 beneficiaries.
With the latest Rs.55.63 crore sanction, the scheme's outreach continues to grow, reflecting the government’s commitment to inclusive welfare. The CM has consistently directed officials to ensure that no deserving beneficiary is denied assistance due to a lack of funds.
Earlier in the day, priests from the TTD and the famed Kanaka Durga Temple visited the CM’s camp office to offer him Ugadi blessings. Among those present were TTD additional executive officer Venkaiah Chowdary, Durga Temple chairman Borra Radhakrishna and executive officer VK Seena Naik.
The Telugu Desam leaders claimed that the symbolic first signature of the New Year, coupled with a substantial welfare outlay, reflects the administration’s resolve to prioritise public welfare in governance.
