Andhra Pradesh To Launch Ambitious 'Zero Poverty - P4 Policy' On Ugadi, Aimed At Eradicating Poverty In State By 2047

In a move towards eradicating poverty in Andhra Pradesh by 2047, the state government is set to unveil its ‘Zero Poverty - P4 Policy’ on Ugadi (30 March), reported The Hindu.

The initiative, a key pillar of the Swarna Andhra-2047 vision, aims to drive socio-economic transformation through a Public, Private, and People Partnership (P4) model.

The P4 model is designed to uplift families at the grassroots level by ensuring access to essential infrastructure and economic opportunities. 

Under the policy, the government will facilitate the construction of homes, LPG connections, 100 per cent tap water connections, incentives for rooftop solar installations, access to high-speed internet, and promotion of family based entrepreneurship. 

Addressing the third District Collectors’ conference, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the transformative nature of P4, stating, “P4 transforms socio-economic development through partnerships between public and private entities, and the people. P4 perpetuates a virtuous cycle to uplift communities through inclusive economic growth”, quoted as saying by The Hindu.

One of the most distinctive aspects of the initiative is its ‘Margadarsi’ (mentorship) framework, under which the top 10 per cent economically affluent population is encouraged to support and mentor the bottom 20 per cent underprivileged families.

“This is a first-of-its-kind policy that encourages collaboration between the Government, the HNIs and the Telugu diaspora to reduce economic inequalities and boost socioeconomic progress,” the CM added.

Further, the engagement between the deprived and affluent families can extend beyond financial help to carrer guidance, financial decision making, access to likewise professional networks etc.

The first phase of the policy will focus on adopting 20 lakh of the state’s most deprived families, based on verified government data.

Over time, more families will be integrated into the initiative as it expands.

Crucially, the state government will only serve as the facilitator, ensuring policy direction and structural support, while the financial transactions and support will be managed independently by participating private entities, philanthropists, and members of the Telugu diaspora.

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