Test: Infrastructure Development - APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) MCQ

Infrastructure Development plays a crucial role in providing a foundation for sustainable economic progress. It encompasses essential services like power, telecommunications, sewage and sanitation, and transportation, supporting commercial activities and enhancing production and consumption. By investing in infrastructure, economies can facilitate growth, improve efficiency, and attract investments, ultimately leading to sustainable progress.

One of the key challenges faced by the energy sector in Andhra Pradesh is the high AT&C losses in comparison to global standards. AT&C losses refer to Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses, which include losses due to technical inefficiencies in power distribution systems as well as commercial losses from issues like theft and billing errors. Reducing these losses is crucial for improving the efficiency and financial health of the energy sector.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh aims to transition the state into a knowledge-based society by ensuring that the benefits of information technology are accessible to all citizens, particularly those in rural and impoverished areas. To achieve this, the state seeks to attract significant investments in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) to become a key player in the information economy.

One of the challenges regarding infrastructure bottlenecks is social indifference towards infrastructure needs. This can significantly impact the prioritization and implementation of infrastructure projects, potentially leading to delays and inefficiencies in addressing critical infrastructure requirements.