Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Andhra Pradesh Expands to 28 Districts
The Andhra Pradesh government decided to create two new districts, Polavaram and Markapuram, making a total of 28 districts in the state.
This change will happen on December 31, 2025.
The government also made other changes to 17 districts based on what the people wanted.
They said 2025 was a great year because they got a lot of money from investors, created many jobs, and spent a lot on helping people.
They also did many things to make life better for farmers, students, and women.
The government is happy with all the progress they made this year.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the creation of two new districts, Polavaram and Markapuram, increasing the total number of districts to 28.
Changes were made to 17 out of 26 existing districts based on public requests and administrative needs.
The new districts and changes will come into effect from December 31, 2025.
The government highlighted 2025 as a breakthrough year with Rs 13 lakh crore in investments, 16 lakh jobs created, and Rs 50,000 crore spent on welfare.
Various welfare schemes benefited farmers, students, women, and other groups, with significant investments in infrastructure and governance reforms.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Approved the creation of two new districts and various administrative changes
- When
- December 29, 2025 (effective from December 31, 2025)
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To improve administrative efficiency and governance based on public aspirations
Government Perspective
Public and Administrative Needs
Reforms and Growth
Government Perspective
The government highlights 2025 as a breakthrough year with significant investments, job creation, and welfare spending.
Public and Administrative Needs
Public requests and administrative needs led to changes in 17 out of 26 existing districts.
- New Districts
- Polavaram and Markapuram
- Total Districts Now
- 28
- Changes in Districts
- 17 out of 26
- Effective Date
- December 31, 2025
- Investments in 2025
- Rs 13 lakh crore
- Jobs Created
- 16 lakh
- Welfare Spending
- Rs 50,000 crore
- Farmers Benefited
- 46 lakh
Sources
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