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CM Chandrababu Naidu Reviews Puttaparthi Readiness for PM Modi’s Visit

Nov 11, 2025 | 501 Views

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to ensure robust arrangements in Puttaparthi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit on November 19 and President Droupadi Murmu’s visit on November 22 as part of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centenary Celebrations. The Chief Minister held a review meeting with ministers, Chief Secretary Vijay Anand, and senior officials to assess the preparations. He instructed authorities to beautify Puttaparthi, strengthen security measures, and ensure comfortable facilities for devotees visiting the Maha Samadhi of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. CM Naidu emphasized proper arrangements for parking, traffic management, sanitation, drinking water, food, and restrooms. He also directed officials to organize medical camps and provide adequate APSRTC bus services for devotees. Officials informed that 10 medical camps, 250 sanitation staff, and 65 special trains (a total of 682 trains between November 13 and December 1) are being arranged to handle the large influx of visitors. Ministers Savita, Satyakumar Yadav, Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, and Anagani Satyaprasad attended the review meeting.

Comprehensive Land Policy, Housing for All, and Journalist Housing Sites Soon: Andhra Ministers

Oct 24, 2025 | 560 Views

Amaravati, October 24: Andhra Pradesh Revenue, Registration and Stamps Minister Anagani Satyaprasad announced that the state government will bring a comprehensive policy to resolve Service Inam land issues. Committees comprising Endowments Department officials and Tahsildars will conduct a detailed study and submit a report within 45 days. Based on the report and Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s guidance, the government aims to provide a lasting solution to these long-pending land concerns. During the Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting on Revenue Reforms held at the Secretariat in Velagapudi, Ministers Anagani Satyaprasad, P. Narayana, P. Keshav, and NMD Farooq discussed land allocation and policy frameworks. Minister Satyaprasad stated that a comprehensive land allocation policy will be introduced soon to ensure transparency in industrial and public land allotments. He also noted discussions on simplifying procedures for pre-hold and Waqf lands. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana revealed that the previous TDP government had initiated the construction of 7 lakh TIDCO houses, with administrative approval for 5 lakh units. However, the succeeding YSRCP government completed only 2.6 lakh houses. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has now directed officials to complete all 2.6 lakh TIDCO houses by June 2026, ensuring justice to the poor and continuity of welfare commitments. Information, Public Relations, and Housing Minister K. Parthasaradhi added that the government is committed to providing 2–3 cent residential plots to all eligible beneficiaries and housing sites for journalists. Despite Supreme Court restrictions, the government plans to seek the Advocate General’s opinion to overcome legal hurdles and proceed with the allotment and construction of houses for journalists.