Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Housing and Welfare Initiatives
The government of Andhra Pradesh has a big plan to give every poor family a permanent house by 2029.
They have already built some houses and plan to build more.
They are also giving money to help people and are working on making sure everyone has a job.
The government is using new ways to make things easier, like using WhatsApp for services.
They are also making sure that students from Andhra Pradesh can get medical seats at a lower fee.
The government is trying to make the state one of the best in the country.
The minister also said the previous government made the state's finances worse, but the current government is trying to fix things.
However, some students are unhappy because the government is not fixing problems in schools and universities.
Andhra Pradesh aims to provide permanent houses to all eligible poor families by 2029.
18.5 lakh houses sanctioned, with 3.2 lakh completed and 5.5 lakh planned by mid-2026.
Government is implementing welfare measures, including NTR Bharosa pensions and Talliki Vandanam scheme for girl children.
20 lakh jobs targeted through investments worth ₹8.29 lakh crore and MoUs valued at ₹13.5 lakh crore.
50% of medical seats reserved for AP students at a fee of ₹15,500, with plans to reduce power tariffs to below ₹4 per unit.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Coalition government, led by Information and Public Relations and Housing Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy
- What
- Announcement of housing and welfare initiatives, including housing for all by 2029
- When
- Announced on Tuesday during a Meet the Press programme
- Where
- Vijayawada Press Club, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To improve housing, welfare, and economic conditions in the state
Coalition Government
Previous Regime
Financial Management
Coalition Government
The Coalition government claims the previous regime weakened institutions and pushed the state into severe financial stress through off-budget borrowings.
Previous Regime
The previous regime has not provided a counter-statement in the given articles.
Medical Education
Coalition Government
The Coalition government defends the PPP model, stating it provides 50% of seats to AP students at a lower fee of ₹15,500, compared to 35% earlier.
Previous Regime
The ABVP criticizes the government for ignoring student hardships and not addressing issues like fee reimbursement and infrastructure.
- Housing Target
- 18.5 lakh houses sanctioned, 3.2 lakh completed, 5.5 lakh planned by mid-2026
- Financial Support
- Additional support under TIDCO, house sites for eligible journalists
- Skill Development
- 25 sector-specific policies, escrow account system for investor incentives
- Digital Governance
- 700–800 public services accessible via WhatsApp Governance
- Welfare Measures
- ₹50,000 crore spent on NTR Bharosa pensions, Talliki Vandanam scheme for girl children
- Job Creation
- 20 lakh jobs targeted, ₹8.29 lakh crore investments grounded, ₹13.5 lakh crore MoUs signed
- Medical Seats
- 50% of medical seats for AP students at ₹15,500 fee
- Power Tariffs
- Aim to reduce to below ₹4 per unit through reforms and rooftop solar
Sources
Housing For All By 2029 Top Priority: Kolusu
PPP Key To Upgrading Health Infrastructure: Satya
Parthasarathy Sets 2029 AP Housing For All Eligible Poor
Rs. 3,000 Crore Road Repair Drive to Make AP Pothole-Free
PV remembered on his death anniversary
Health Minister inaugurates newly constructed girls’ hostel
ABVP flays Lokesh for ignoring students’ hardships
Parthasarathy justifies PPP model for medical colleges
