Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Credit Outreach Programme in Narsaraopet, Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh on 17 July 2026, focusing on expanding formal banking access to underserved communities. (Photo: NationPress/X/@ncbn)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman were jointly present at the Credit Outreach Programme in Narsaraopet, Palnadu on 17 July 2026, signalling Centre-state cooperation on rural credit delivery. (Photo: NationPress/X/@ncbn)
The Credit Outreach Programme in Palnadu channelled formal bank loans to farmers, self-help groups (SHGs) and small enterprises, aiming to reduce dependence on informal moneylenders across Andhra Pradesh. (Photo: NationPress/X/@ncbn)
The Narsaraopet event underscored the government's push to deepen financial inclusion in Palnadu district, with senior leaders from both the Centre and Andhra Pradesh state administration present on 17 July 2026. (Photo: NationPress/X/@ncbn)