Andhra Pradesh Politics & Governance

Andhra Pradesh Removes Five Land Categories from Section 22-A List

1 January 2026

Andhra Pradesh removed five categories of land from the prohibited list under Section 22-A of the Registration Act, Revenue Minister Anagani Satyaprasad announced. They include private patta land; land allotted to freedom fighters, serving or former military personnel, and political victims; and land assigned before 18 June 1954. For eligible land, one of several specified old revenue or ownership records is sufficient for removal. Officials were directed to remove private patta land from the list on their own initiative, while other categories remained under consideration.

Key Facts

• The announced procedure permits subdivision where only part of a survey number is restricted, freeing the unrestricted portion.

Andhra Pradesh Releases ₹63.26 Crore for SC Self-Employment Scheme

1 January 2026

Andhra Pradesh released ₹63.26 crore for a self-employment subsidy-loan scheme for Scheduled Caste beneficiaries, to be implemented through the SC Corporation and SERP with support from the central PM-AJAY scheme . The state planned to select 4,400 beneficiaries, with selection scheduled to begin in the first week of January and conclude by month-end. The scheme provides a ₹50,000 subsidy for eligible livelihood units valued at ₹1 lakh or more; the remaining loan amount for SC women in self-help groups was to be interest-free through SERP’s Unnati scheme.

Key Facts

• The programme offered a choice of 56 livelihood activities.

Andhra Pradesh Begins Ration-Shop Wheat-Flour Pilot

1 January 2026

Andhra Pradesh began distributing subsidised chakki wheat flour through ration shops on 1 January. The programme was launched at Patamata in Vijayawada, with flour priced at Rs20 per kilogram. Distribution began at district headquarters, with statewide expansion planned in phases.

Key Facts

• Under NFSA, priority households receive a monthly entitlement of 5 kg per person; Antyodaya households receive 35 kg per household.

Andhra Pradesh Begins Distribution of New Pattadar Passbooks

2 January 2026

Andhra Pradesh began distributing new pattadar passbooks on 2 January through village meetings in areas where resurvey had been completed. The distribution was scheduled to continue through 9 January, with about 22 lakh books reported for the first phase. The new books carry the state emblem and a QR code; land details such as names, boundaries and extent were checked in the resurveyed villages before issue.

Key Facts

• The passbook process includes e-KYC corrections and resolution of objections in village meetings before printing.

Andhra Pradesh Approves Land Acquisition for Proposed Dagadarthi Airport

2 January 2026

Andhra Pradesh approved the acquisition of 418.14 acres in Damavaram village for the proposed Dagadarthi greenfield airport in Nellore district. It authorised compensation of ₹13 lakh per acre, totalling ₹54.36 crore, through the Andhra Pradesh Airport Development Corporation Limited. The corporation’s managing director and the Nellore Collector were directed to take further steps.

Key Facts

• Dagadarthi airport was first proposed in 2016; about 1,300 acres had been acquired, and environmental and forest clearances were obtained in 2017.

Andhra Pradesh Drafts Proposed Protection Law for Backward Classes

2 January 2026

Andhra Pradesh prepared a draft law proposing protections for Backward Classes against offences including assault, social boycott, harassment and caste-based discrimination. It proposes prison terms of six months to five years for specified offences, as well as special courts in each district. The draft was under Law Department review and still required Cabinet and Assembly approval.

Key Facts

• The draft proposes travel and subsistence support for victims and witnesses during investigation, inquiry and trial.

Centre Forms Committee to Study Andhra Pradesh–Telangana Water Issues

2 January 2026

The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti formed a 12-member committee to study water-management issues between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and recommend practical solutions. The Central Water Commission chairperson will lead the panel, which includes four representatives each from the two states and four from the Centre. The committee was asked to submit its recommendations within three months, including proposals relating to effective water-sharing.

Key Facts

• The Central Water Commission is a technical body under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, with responsibilities that include coordinating water-resource schemes with state governments.

Andhra Pradesh Sets Procedure to Review Prohibited-Land Registrations

3 January 2026

Andhra Pradesh set out a procedure to review and cancel registrations of prohibited land ...