Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Distributes New Pattadar Passbooks
The government of Andhra Pradesh is giving out new land ownership books to farmers.
These books have the state's symbol and a special code that lets farmers see their land details quickly.
The old books had the photo of the previous Chief Minister, which the current government says was wrong.
The new books are part of a big project to make sure land records are correct and to help farmers.
The government is also using new technology like drones to measure land very precisely.
They are also giving out other help like free bus rides for women and money for mothers of school children.
The new books will help stop arguments about land ownership.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched the distribution of 22 lakh new pattadar passbooks with the state emblem and QR codes.
The new passbooks replace old ones that had the previous Chief Minister's photograph, which the current government criticized as unconstitutional.
The initiative aims to correct land record distortions, fulfil an electoral promise, and resolve land disputes using modern technology like drones and rovers.
The distribution is taking place from January 2 to January 9 across villages where the resurvey process is complete, with officials ensuring old passbooks are collected.
The government is also providing additional welfare initiatives such as free bus services for women, cash assistance for mothers of school-going children, and free gas cylinders.
- Who
- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Social Welfare Minister Dr Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Joint Collector M. Venkateswarlu, District Collector Dr A Siri, Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, District Collector Sumit Kumar
- What
- Distribution of new pattadar passbooks with state emblem and QR codes
- When
- January 2-9
- Where
- Across villages in Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To correct land record distortions, fulfil electoral promises, and resolve land disputes
- Event
- Distribution of new pattadar passbooks
- Date
- January 2-9
- Passbooks Distributed
- 22 lakh
- Previous Government's Spending
- Rs 22 crore on passbook photos
- Key Official
- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- Revenue Minister
- Anagani Satya Prasad
- Government's Goal
- Restore trust in land administration
- Technology Used
- QR codes, drones, rovers
- Additional Initiatives
- Free bus services, cash assistance, free gas cylinders
Sources
New passbooks, new promise: CM calls it a gift to farmers
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JC distributes new pattadar passbooks
Chittoor Collector launches passbook distribution in Gudipala
Pattadar passbooks with photos of farmers distributed
Pattadar passbooks will resolve land disputes: Pemmasani
Collector assures resolution of land issues
New Pattadar Passbooks Bring Cheer To Farmers In Hasanapuram
AP Distributes 1.21 Lakh Pattadar Passbooks In Two Days: Minister
