AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu Orders Action to Control Essential Commodity Prices

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to take immediate measures to ensure that the prices of essential commodities do not rise in the state. Speaking during a review meeting with senior officials and district collectors, the Chief Minister emphasized that the burden of rising prices should not fall on the general public.

In the interest of the public, the Chief Minister asked officials to continuously monitor the prices of key essentials, including rice, red gram (kandi pappu), onions, cooking oil, and sugar. He advised inspecting rice stocks stored in godowns and releasing them into the market whenever necessary.

Additionally, Chief Minister Naidu instructed officials to explore the possibility of providing quality rice at subsidized rates to the public through Rythu Bazars during the festival season. He stressed the importance of strictly implementing action plans to maintain full control over essential item prices and protect citizens from inflation.