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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed departments to ensure full utilisation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) funds and begin spending from the first quarter itself. He made this directive during the 7th District Collectors’ Conference at the Secretariat on Friday.
The Finance Secretary, D. Ronald Rose, presented a detailed review of the implementation of Central schemes, stating that the state received ₹11,465 crore out of the ₹15,031 crore allocated for 2025-26 and successfully utilised ₹9,980 crore. However, nearly ₹5,051 crore lapsed due to revised estimates, delayed releases, under-utilisation and rejection of bills.
The Law Department, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, and Higher Education Department recorded strong performance with minimal lapses in fund utilisation. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema and West Godavari districts recorded 99% utilisation, while Srikakulam and Palnadu achieved 98%.
The state expects to mobilise ₹26,020 crore under various Central schemes for 2026-27, with sanctions for ₹3,609 crore already received. The Chief Minister instructed officials to secure the entire quantum of funds due to the Health Department and seek viability gap funding support from NITI Aayog for PPP infrastructure projects. The state will now focus on expediting the utilisation of unspent balances and securing fresh sanctions from the Centre.