CM Naidu: Andhra Govt Firmly Committed to Minority Welfare & Development

• CM Naidu affirmed the TDP-led NDA government's commitment to the welfare and development of Muslims and other minority communities in Andhra Pradesh.
• Highlighted initiatives include NTR Bharosa pension for 4.3 lakh Muslims (Rs 3,510 cr/annum) and Thalliki Vandanam for 4.5 lakh Muslim students (Rs 15,000/annum/child).
• Post-matric scholarships (Rs 240 cr for 19,200 beneficiaries) and Deepam 2 scheme (3 free gas cylinders for 6.2 lakh families) are also being provided.
• Monetary benefits for Imams and Mouzans, clearing Rs 45 crore arrears, and Rs 193 crore financial assistance to 33,200 beneficiaries.
• Urdu declared second official language; Haj Houses in Kadapa, Vijayawada to open; minority welfare budget increased to Rs 6,090 crore.