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

Oct 24, 2025 | 571 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.

Andhra Pradesh Aims for Garbage-Free State – Minister P. Narayana

Sep 18, 2025 | 608 Views

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana announced that the state is committed to transforming Andhra Pradesh into a garbage-free state. Participating in the Swachhata Hi Seva program in Vijayawada’s KP Nagar, the minister highlighted that the government is adopting innovative methods to achieve the vision of Swachh Andhra and Swachh Bharat. He urged citizens to actively participate in maintaining cleanliness and public hygiene. The minister stated that the state will soon call for tenders under AMRUT 2.0, which will ensure that every household receives clean drinking water through tap connections within the next two years. Despite inheriting financial challenges from the previous government, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has prioritized urban development while simultaneously addressing public welfare through flagship “Super 6” schemes. Highlighting the government’s efforts, Narayana noted that nearly 83 lakh tonnes of accumulated garbage from previous years has already been cleared, with the remaining waste to be removed in the coming days. He stressed that the state is also planning to establish six new waste-to-energy plants to ensure effective solid waste management. The minister further pointed out that cities in countries like Japan and Singapore have set high benchmarks in cleanliness and that Andhra Pradesh is moving in the same direction. The government is also focusing on clean water supply, efficient waste management, smooth roads, and improved urban infrastructure to match public expectations.