The Andhra Pradesh Government allocated `167 billion (bn) for the Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department to revitalise grassroots governance. Special Gram Sabhas were held in 13,326 panchayats to approve the MGNREGA action plan, which includes cement road construction. The government released Rs.9.98 bn to support Gram Panchayats and initiated convergence projects under MGNREGA to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Over 1.2 million households completed 100 days of employment, and 2,855 km of roads were constructed under the Rural Road Connectivity Project.