Glad that AP Government has dumped the total liquor prohibition policy

Gradual decrease of liquor availability and eventual total liquor prohibition was one of the "Navaratnalu" of Jagan's Government. It was a poll promise. I am glad that this policy has been dumped because it did not make any practical sense.

An adult should have access to buy alcohol if he/she can afford it. There is already substantial awareness about the ill-effects of drinking alcohol. In spite of this, if someone drinks alcohol, it is their choice.

Sad news that the number of districts are increased from 13 to 26 in Andhra Pradesh

It is a sad development that Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to increase the number of districts from the existing 13 to a massive 26. This results in a much bloated government, increased government spending, more number of government employees without any conclusive benefits to the society.

A new district requires a completely new set of administrative infrastructure in many government departments. For example, a new District Collector, a new district Police Headquarters, etc. Such an additional set-up results in massive increase in government expenditure. Not the best use of the tax payer's money.

The improvement in technology has resulted in easier administration of massive organisations. Huge global organisations with operations globally are being administered effectively with the use of technology. In this modern age, it is stupid to create new districts.

Small government is the best. Not a bloated government.

Increase in the retirement age for Andhra Pradesh State Government employees from 60 to 62 years

Increase in the retirement age for Andhra Pradesh State Government employees from 60 years to 62 years is a welcome move.

It helps the government in utilising the skills of the experienced employees for two additional years while reducing the burden on the Pension outgo. This decision is fiscally responsible.

This decision also goes inline with the increasing life expectancy of the employees.

Per capital income of Andhra Pradesh residents

The net per capita income of Telangana residents is Rs 2,32,632 while it is only Rs 1,70,215 in Andhra Pradesh residents.

The #1 priority of Andhra Pradesh government should be to increase the per-capita income of AP people so that it becomes equal to that in Telangana.

Note: Welfare schemes are not the answer for increasing the per capita income.

Repeal of the Three Capitals Act by Andhra Pradesh Government

As an environmentalist, I am very sad about the repeal of the Three Capitals Act by the Andhra Pradesh Government. This means tens of thousands of very fertile agricultural land will be destroyed around Amaravati (at least about 50,000 acres). Those highly fertile lands are a national treasure.