Everyone's Heartbeat..YSR

• Farmer was honoured under YSR’s rule
• Welfare schemes for all those deserving
• YSR worshiped by people

Only a few of the people make a mark in the society. Only a few make for themselves a permanent place in everybody’s heart. Yeduguri Sandinti Rajasekhar Reddy is one among such rare people. In spite of coming from a family with hardly any political background, he earned a special place for himself in the field. He became one of his kind and stood as an inspiration for the generations to come. He came to be acclaimed as a person who stood for his word. Rather than the easier way, YSR always chose the more difficult but people-benefiting way. Till his last breath, he worked for the welfare of his people.

A leader who stood for his word

YSR learnt the problems of the farmers during his Pada Yatra. To create hope in the lives of the farmers, he proclaimed that suicide was not a solution to their problems. He assured them that their loans would be waived. His first signature upon swearing in as the CM was on the file that granted free electricity for agriculture. He gave a special honour to the farmer folk during his tenure.

A leader who honoured farmers

YSR once stated in a meeting that he would complete ‘Jala Yagnyam’ at any cost. He gave importance to the availability of irrigation water to rural areas. Lakhs of acres received water due to his effort in Jala Yagnyam projects. He initiated 86 projects and could complete most of them.

A leader who gave life to the poor

Aarogyasgree was the most favoured scheme to YSR. To thepoor who could not get treated for even small ailments, this scheme helped in getting corporate treatment. Treatment was given free of cost. Many poor people’s lives were saved due to the scheme. 108, 104 services ensured immediate response to the people in trouble. 108 service attended the needy within 5 minutes of their calling.

A leader who knew what the people needed

Having started his career as a medical doctor, YSR could read people’s needs after coming into politics. He created all the amenities needed for their well-being. He thrived to make every woman a millionaire. He offered loans for rate of interest as low as 0.25%. He encouraged DWCRA groups. He made sure 85 lakh people got bank loans. He enabled poor students to enjoy higher education through fees reimbursement scheme. To make the poor able to eat food properly, he introduced the scheme of sale of rice for just Rs.2 per KG. He got Indiramma houses built for those with no shelter. Through Rajiv Grihakalpa scheme, he sanctioned houses. YSR also saw that the aged, the handicapped and the widowed women received pension by the 1st of every month. He was proactive in knowing the people’s needs even before they could ask for them. 

A leader with a vision

After YSR took charge as the CM of Andhra Pradesh, he worked hard for the development of the state. In the five years of his rule, Krishnapatnam, Gangavaram deep water sea ports were developed. Due to Krishna port, 10,000 megawatt ultra mega power project became possible. He could mold Visakhapatnam and Tirupati airports into international airports. He planned to build airports in Kadapa, Nizamabad, Nellore, Ongole, Kotthagudem, Ramagundam, Kurnool and Warangal. He could bring Tata helicopter assembling unit in Adibhatla. Many were given Government jobs. Better healthcare was provided.

A smile that never faded

YSR was the address of smiles, to be brief. He was the human form of modesty, affection and tradition. He used to greet everyone ranging from a party activist to a leader by name. He is acclaimed to have become a hero after entering politics. He garnered a permanent place in people’s hearts with his kind heart.