Amaravati, January 26, 2026: District Collector Sridhar Cherukuri announced the milestone during Republic Day celebrations in Kadapa. The ranking reflects strong gains across key sectors, including health, education, agriculture, irrigation, animal husbandry, micro-irrigation, and women's empowerment.
Initiatives like the 'smart kitchen' model for nutritious school meals have earned national attention and are now being replicated statewide. NITI Aayog has approved funding for projects such as Start-up Kadapa, organic marketing, Anganwadi upgrades, and sanitation efforts.
This leadership positions Kadapa as a model for targeted development in Andhra Pradesh and beyond, signaling sustained progress under the national programme.
