The central government, however, has agreed to give special assistance to Andhra Pradesh for five years which would make up for the additional funds the state might have received between 2015-16 and 2019-20 in pursuance of the promise made by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the time of bifurcation, an official release said.
Meanwhile, not satisfied by the financial package announced by the Centre last night, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Hyderabad today witnessed an uproar with Opposition YSR Congress stalling proceedings over denial of special category status to the state.
It further said that the additional assistance "will be in the form of central government funding for externally added projects for Andhra Pradesh signed and disbursed during these years."
Referring to the financial package announced yesterday, the ministry said: "The government of India is thus honouring and shall honour all commitments made under the AP Reorganisation Act.
The package includes full funding of Pollavaram irrigation project, tax concessions and a special assistance.
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