The Capital News
Anticipation is high in both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as chief ministers N Chandrababu Naidu and A Revanth Reddy prepare to meet at Pragathi Bhavan in Hyderabad at 6 pm today (Saturday). The meeting, held ten years after the bifurcation of united Andhra Pradesh, aims to address several unresolved issues and administrative challenges that have persisted since the division.
The people of both States are eagerly awaiting the outcomes of this meeting, hoping for resolutions to long-pending issues. Among the key topics for discussion are the distribution of 23 institutions listed in the 9th Schedule of the AP Reorganisation Act and 30 institutions listed in the 10th Schedule. Additionally, the implementation of the Sheila Beede Committee’s recommendations will be addressed.
The settlement of Rs.7,200 crore in power dues owed to Andhra Pradesh by Telangana is also on the agenda, along with matters concerning the Andhra Pradesh Financial Corporation (APFC). Other significant issues to be discussed include the mutual transfer of employees between the states, remittance of labor cess, and loan remittance for 15 externally aided projects.
The allocation of three buildings in Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh is another topic set to be examined. The unresolved division of institutions between the Telugu states has left both states unable to utilize Rs.8,000 crore belonging to various institutions. Notably, the value of AP Genco in the 9th Schedule has been confirmed as Rs.2,448 crore, while the AP Marketing Federation Mark Fed holds the lowest value.
Companies in the 10th Schedule have a cash reserve of Rs.2,994 crore, of which Rs.1,559 crore has been shared, leaving Rs.1,435 crore pending. On behalf of Telangana, the discussion will revisit the seven mandals merged into Andhra Pradesh through a special ordinance post-division.
The allocation of 558 TMC to Telangana out of 811 TMC of Krishna waters will also be a crucial topic. Furthermore, the payment of Rs.24,000 crore dues owed by Andhra Pradesh companies to Telangana power companies will be addressed.
With Telangana lacking ports, there will be a discussion on the demand for a quota in exports and imports at Krishnapatnam, Machilipatnam, and Gangavaram ports in Andhra Pradesh. Deputy CMs Bhatti Vikramarka and Pawan Kalyan, along with chief secretaries Nirab Kumar Prasad and Shantikumari, will join the meeting. Ministers from both Telugu states, IAS officers, chief officers of various departments, and chief secretaries will also participate