Chandrababu reviews e-file disposal performance

Metro India News | AMARAVATI

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has intensified focus on improving administrative efficiency by directing ministers and senior officials to dispose of important government files within 24 hours. Stressing that faster file movement is essential for quicker governance and decision-making, the Chief Minister said the speed of doing governance depends largely on how efficiently files are processed.

During the recent Collectors’ Conference in Amaravati, Chandrababu reviewed the performance of ministers and departments in handling e-files and reportedly examined comparative rankings based on file clearance speed between March 11 and May 5, 2026.

According to official assessments, Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu emerged as the top performer by clearing files in an average time of just 2.49 hours. Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu secured the second position with an average disposal time of 7.37 hours, while Industries Minister TG Bharath stood third with an average of 10.54 hours.

The Chief Minister also appreciated Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand Sai Prasad for clearing a high volume of files within an average time of nearly 10 hours despite heavy workload pressures.

However, the review reportedly indicated that some ministers were lagging behind in file disposal efficiency. BC Welfare Minister S. Savitha was said to have taken an average of 13 days to clear files, placing her at the lower end of the performance list. Ministers Payyavula Keshav and Kollu Ravindra also reportedly recorded longer disposal times compared to other departments.

Sources said the publication of departmental rankings triggered political criticism from opposition parties. In response, Chandrababu is understood to have advised officials not to publicly release ministers’ performance rankings in future. Instead, he reportedly suggested that departments focus internally on improving efficiency without creating unnecessary political controversy.

Officials said the government’s push toward time-bound e-file clearance is part of a broader effort to promote transparency, accountability and faster public service delivery through digital governance reforms.