CM Naidu Focuses on Tribal Upliftment, Amaravati’s Drone Future, and Free Gas Scheme

**October 21, 2024**Honorable Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to take all necessary measures to improve the living standards of tribal communities through the provision of essential infrastructure such as education, healthcare, drinking water supply, roads, and communication facilities. Speaking at a review meeting on the Tribal Welfare Department, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to fully utilize central government-sponsored programs to achieve these goals. Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani and senior officials from various departments were present at the meeting.**Amaravati to Become Drone Capital, Says CM Naidu**In a separate review meeting on the “Amaravati Drone Summit,” Chief Minister Naidu ordered officials to take all steps required to transform Amaravati into a “Drone Capital.” He emphasized the importance of student participation in the summit and called for measures to ensure their involvement. The meeting was attended by Minister B. C. Janardhan Reddy, Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar Prasad, and other senior officials.**CM Reviews Free Gas Cylinder Scheme Ahead of Diwali**Ahead of the implementation of the free gas cylinder scheme, set to roll out from Diwali, Chief Minister Naidu conducted a review meeting at the Secretariat. Minister Nadendla Manohar, senior officials from the Civil Supplies Department, and representatives from oil companies were present at the meeting to discuss the logistics and execution of the scheme.