Amaravati, Feb 9 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, is set to confer with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and other Central ministers in New Delhi on Tuesday to deliberate on state projects and the allocation of funds.

His departure to the capital was planned for Monday, with a schedule to engage five Union Ministers on a range of state-related issues, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

In addition to Shah and Sitharaman, Naidu will meet with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Naidu's engagement with Amit Shah holds immense importance as the legislation to grant statutory status to Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh has yet to be presented in Parliament.

During a previous meeting with Amit Shah in New Delhi last month, he emphasized the necessity for the Centre to introduce the Bill in Parliament, describing it as critical for the long-term growth and stability of the state.

Highlighting the importance of policy stability, the Chief Minister asserted that formal legislative endorsement of Amaravati would expedite development and meet the expectations of the citizens of Andhra Pradesh, while bolstering investor confidence.

Naidu, who also leads the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), mentioned in the TDP Parliamentary Party meeting that the proposal to secure legal recognition for Amaravati as the capital would be brought forth during the Budget session of Parliament.

The TDP is a significant ally in the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.

Naidu has urged his party's MPs to intensify efforts to enhance the state’s development by securing additional funds from the Centre.

He is expected to request special financial packages or allocations for the advancement of North Andhra districts and the Rayalaseema region, alongside the Purvodaya scheme and the Polavaram-Nallamala Sagar projects.

During the TDP Parliamentary Party meeting, he revealed that revised estimates for the Polavaram project had been submitted and that a total of Rs 12,000 crore is still pending from the Centre.

The Chief Minister is also anticipated to reiterate his plea for flexibility regarding certain elements of the G-Ram-G scheme, which recently replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).

In his last meeting with Amit Shah, he discussed the financial aspects of VB-G-RAM-G and expressed concerns that altering the Central and state funding ratio to 60:40 could negatively impact Andhra Pradesh, which is already grappling with financial challenges.

He pointed out that the revised funding ratio between the Centre and State places an additional financial strain on Andhra Pradesh and could hinder project implementation.

In pursuit of relief, the Chief Minister has sought alternative financial support and flexibility, considering the state's current fiscal circumstances.