DCM Pawan Shows 90% Success in Panchayati Development

Development of villages is not achieved through mere speeches and promises alone. It requires consistent effort, proper planning, and strong financial commitment.

In the state of Andhra Pradesh, under the leadership of Panchayati Raj Minister and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, rural development has received major attention over the last 19 months through large-scale investments aimed at improving infrastructure, livelihoods, and quality of life in villages. These initiatives reflect a clear shift from symbolic gestures to real, measurable work on the ground.

Several flagship programmes have been implemented with significant funding. Palle Panduga 1.0 received ₹2,500 crore, followed by Palle Panduga 2.0 with an even larger allocation of ₹5,700 crore. These programmes focus on improving village infrastructure, sanitation, greenery, and public spaces.

Another important initiative, Adavi Thalli Bata, was supported with ₹1,005 crore to strengthen forest-based livelihoods and improve access for tribal and forest-dwelling communities.

In addition, ₹2,123 crore was allocated under the SASCI programme, which focuses on irrigation and agricultural support. The Jal Jeevan Mission, one of the largest rural welfare schemes, received ₹28,000 crore to ensure safe and reliable drinking water supply to rural households.

Supporting environmental sustainability, ₹200 crore was invested in Urban Forestry to improve green cover and ecological balance. Overall, a total of ₹11,328 crore has been allocated specifically for strengthening rural infrastructure. Importantly, this is not just a budget announcement. Projects worth nearly ₹10,000 crore are already under progress, indicating that funds are being actively used rather than remaining on paper.

These investments are long-term investments in the future of villages. Better roads, water supply, greenery, irrigation, and public infrastructure directly improve health, education, employment opportunities, and overall living standards.

When villages grow stronger, the state’s economy and social fabric also become stronger. True development is visible when people experience change in their daily lives. The ongoing rural development efforts show that meaningful work, backed by strong funding and execution, can transform villages into sustainable and resilient communities.