Secretariat for Andhra Pradesh starts with prayers

Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the state government aims at  establishing Ramarajyam from the state’s new capital Amaravati.

Inaugurating the temporary Secretariat at Velagapudi amid  chanting of mantras by priests in the early hours of Monday, the Chief Minister said the government wants to provide effective and accountable governance. Mr Naidu's Cabinet colleagues, MLAs and officials were present.

On the occasion, the CM signed orders releasing Rs 3,250 crore as second instalment towards agriculture loan waiver scheme and Rs 2,400 crore for Dwcra women.

Citing the rule of Ramarajyam in the Puranas, he said that his government would provide an administration that would remain a model for generations to come.