The Andhra Pradesh government is set to disburse Rs 400 crore to contractors, addressing unpaid bills accumulated since 2014 for projects under Rs 5 crore, according to an official.

Contractors, who faced financial strain due to the delayed payments for works between 2014 and 2019, will soon see funds in their accounts, the official stated.

This initiative came upon orders from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, specifically targeting small contractors with dues for projects executed up to Rs 5 lakh, the official told PTI.

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