Assembly adopts resolution seeking special status to AP

In a debate marked by sharp exchanges between the ruling TDP and opposition YSR Congress, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly today adopted a resolution seeking Special Category Status (SCS) for the state.
"This House unanimously resolves to request Government of India to accord Special Category Status to the State of Andhra Pradesh and further resolves to recommend Government of India to implement all the provisions contained in AP State Reorganisation Act, 2014 and assurances made by the then Prime Minister of India on the floor of Rajya Sabha on 20th February, 2014," the resolution, moved by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, said.

The assurances include fiscal measures like tax incentives to promote industrialisation and economic growth, special financial support for the new capital, special development package.
Release of balance grant to bridge the revenue deficit, establishment of educational institutions, and provision of infrastructure facilities provided in Schedule XIII and implementation of Section 8.
It also include early completion of Polavaram irrigation project and all other commitments made in the Act and assurances made in the Parliament to enable the state to achieve level playing field on par with neighboring states.