Andhra Pradesh gets ₹19,619 crore under SASCI in 2.5 years, 72% more than YSRCP era
Synopsis
In just two-and-a-half years, Andhra Pradesh's TDP-led government has pulled in ₹19,619 crore under the Centre's SASCI scheme — 72% more than what the previous YSRCP dispensation managed in four years. The numbers, confirmed in Parliament, make the case that faster project preparation and fiscal discipline can unlock significantly more federal capital for states willing to do the paperwork right.
Key Takeaways
Andhra Pradesh secured ₹19,619 crore under the SASCI scheme in 2.5 years under the TDP -led government.
This is 72% more than the ₹11,386 crore received by the previous YSRCP government between 2020 and 2024 .
Total SASCI receipts for Andhra Pradesh since 2020-21 stand at ₹31,005.47 crore .
The scheme provides 50-year interest-free capital loans to states for infrastructure expenditure.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also confirmed a bifurcation-year revenue deficit of ₹16,078.76 crore for 2014-15 .
The 2026-27 allocation has already reached ₹3,428.14 crore as of 1 August 2026 .
Andhra Pradesh has secured ₹19,619 crore under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme in just two-and-a-half years under the current Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led coalition government, the Union Ministry of Finance confirmed in Parliament on Tuesday, 4 August 2026. The figures, placed before the Lok Sabha in response to a question by YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MP PV Midhun Reddy, show the state has drawn 72% more than the ₹11,386 crore received by the previous YSRCP government under the same scheme between 2020 and 2024.
Year-by-Year Breakdown
According to the Union government's parliamentary reply, Andhra Pradesh has received a cumulative ₹31,005.47 crore under SASCI since 2020-21. Of this, ₹19,619 crore has been released during the tenure of the present TDP-led administration, comprising ₹7,901.56 crore in 2024-25, ₹8,289.61 crore in 2025-26, and ₹3,428.14 crore in 2026-27 up to 1 August 2026.
Under the previous government, disbursements were comparatively modest: ₹688 crore in 2020-21, ₹501.79 crore in 2021-22, a sharp rise to ₹6,105 crore in 2022-23, followed by a decline to ₹4,090.81 crore in 2023-24.
What the SASCI Scheme Offers
The SASCI scheme provides states with 50-year interest-free capital loans for capital expenditure on infrastructure and development projects. The Union government releases assistance once states submit complete project proposals in accordance with scheme guidelines, making timely and eligible submissions a key determinant of how much a state can access.
According to an official state government statement, Andhra Pradesh has consistently secured higher allocations by submitting eligible capital investment proposals and ensuring faster project execution — enabling it to draw significantly greater resources within a shorter period.
Revenue Deficit and Bifurcation Dues
Separately, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also informed the YSRCP MP that the State Finance Accounts — published by Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlement) of Andhra Pradesh, Shanthi Priya S, and Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlement) of Telangana, Chanda Pandit — assessed a revenue deficit of ₹16,078.76 crore for Andhra Pradesh for the year of bifurcation, i.e., 2014-15. The entire audited revenue deficit from 2014-15 to 2023-24 was also placed on record.
State Government's Position
The state government attributed the improved SASCI performance to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's governance track record and the Centre's continued support. Officials said the higher inflows are enabling Andhra Pradesh to accelerate infrastructure development, attract greater investments, and deliver faster, inclusive growth across the state.
With the 2026-27 allocation still running — having already crossed ₹3,428 crore by August — the state's full-year SASCI receipts could set a new single-year record if the current pace holds.
Point of View
But the underlying mechanism is straightforward: the scheme rewards states that submit complete, eligible proposals quickly. The 72% improvement over YSRCP's tenure says as much about administrative capacity as it does about political alignment with the Centre. What the headline figure obscures is that the previous government's peak year — ₹6,105 crore in 2022-23 — was itself substantial; the TDP's advantage lies in sustaining high drawals across consecutive years, not a single spike. The real test is whether this capital is translating into completed infrastructure on the ground, a question the parliamentary reply does not answer.
NationPress
4 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SASCI scheme and how does it work?
The Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme provides 50-year interest-free capital loans to state governments for funding infrastructure and capital expenditure projects. The Centre releases funds once states submit complete project proposals that meet scheme guidelines, making timely and eligible submissions critical to how much a state can access.
How much has Andhra Pradesh received under SASCI under the TDP government?
Andhra Pradesh received ₹19,619 crore under SASCI in two-and-a-half years under the TDP-led coalition government — comprising ₹7,901.56 crore in 2024-25, ₹8,289.61 crore in 2025-26, and ₹3,428.14 crore in 2026-27 up to 1 August 2026.
How does this compare to what the previous YSRCP government received?
The previous YSRCP government received ₹11,386 crore under SASCI over four years from 2020 to 2024. The current TDP government's ₹19,619 crore in 2.5 years is 72% higher, according to figures placed before the Lok Sabha.
Who raised the question in Parliament and what was the context?
YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy raised the question in the Lok Sabha. The Union Ministry of Finance's response, which included the SASCI figures and details of Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation-year revenue deficit, was placed on record on 4 August 2026.
What is the revenue deficit figure mentioned for Andhra Pradesh's bifurcation year?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed that the State Finance Accounts assessed a revenue deficit of ₹16,078.76 crore for Andhra Pradesh for 2014-15, the year of bifurcation from Telangana. The audited revenue deficit figures from 2014-15 to 2023-24 were also placed before Parliament.
