Archive · 23 Jul 2026
AP Committed to Restoring GO-3 Legally
The Andhra Pradesh government is working to bring back GO-3, which reserves teacher jobs in tribal areas for local tribal people.
They are doing this in a way that follows the law and protects tribal land rights.
The government has talked to many tribal groups and experts to make sure the new plan is strong and fair.
They also said they will not change a law that protects tribal land.
The government is also helping tribals with things like pensions, education, and healthcare.
They asked tribal youth not to listen to false information from other parties.
The Andhra Pradesh government is committed to restoring GO-3 through a legally sustainable framework.
Consultations were held with tribal organizations and experts to prepare a stronger law with appropriate safeguards.
The government asserts it will not dilute the 1/70 Land Transfer Regulation protecting tribal land rights.
The opposition criticizes the government for not effectively defending GO-3 after it was struck down by the Supreme Court.
The government is focused on tribal welfare through measures such as pensions, education, and healthcare.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, tribal organizations, opposition parties
- What
- Commitment to restore GO-3 through a legally sustainable framework
- When
- Consultations held on Wednesday
- Where
- Tribal Welfare Commissionerate in Moghal Rajapuram, Vijayawada
- Why
- To provide a permanent legal solution for GO-3 and protect tribal rights
Current Government's Stance
Opposition's Criticism
Commitment to GO-3
Current Government's Stance
The current government is committed to restoring GO-3 through a legally sustainable framework and has conducted consultations with tribal organizations and experts.
Opposition's Criticism
The opposition alleges that the government has not effectively defended GO-3 and did not file a review petition after it was struck down by the Supreme Court.
1/70 Land Transfer Regulation
Current Government's Stance
The government asserts that it will not dilute the 1/70 Land Transfer Regulation, which protects tribal land rights.
Opposition's Criticism
There is speculation and criticism regarding the government's stance on the 1/70 Land Transfer Regulation.
- GO-3
- A government order reserving 100% of teacher posts in Agency areas for local tribal candidates.
- GO-275
- A government order issued in 1986 to improve employment opportunities for tribals.
- 1/70 Land Transfer Regulation
- A regulation protecting tribal land rights.
- Tribal Welfare Minister
- Gummidi Sandhya Rani
- Consultations
- Held with tribal organizations, joint action committees, and experts across all nine Integrated Tribal Development Agency regions.