Andhra Pradesh leads in PM SHRI fund utilisation, says HRD Minister

Andhra Pradesh has emerged as the top performer in utilising funds under the PM SHRI scheme nationwide, according to HRD Minister Nara Lokesh. The minister directed officials to establish smart kitchens based on the Kadapa model and to expand Talliki Vandanam benefits to include orphaned children, marking a step towards broader social welfare coverage.