Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Focuses on Slum Development
The government in Andhra Pradesh is working to help people living in slums, especially during the rainy season.
The Minister for Municipal Administration, Ponguru Narayana, visited a slum in Nellore to see the problems people face when their houses get flooded.
He said the government will build a big housing complex in Visakhapatnam to solve this problem.
They are also planning to build similar houses in other slum areas.
The minister mentioned that 22 houses in Vaikuntapalem were flooded recently, and they are making arrangements to help those affected.
The Mayor of Nellore and other officials were also present during the visit.
Additionally, Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy expressed confidence that the Congress wave would continue in the upcoming elections, citing recent gram panchayat poll results.
He also criticized the previous BRS government for ignoring ground realities and assured that the Congress government is focused on welfare and development, implementing schemes like the Indiramma housing project and infrastructure developments.
Municipal Administration Minister Ponguru Narayana visited a slum in Nellore to assess inundation problems.
The government proposed a 20-storied housing complex in Visakhapatnam to address flooding issues.
Similar housing complexes are being considered for other slum areas in the state.
22 houses in Vaikuntapalem were inundated during recent rains, and alternative arrangements are underway.
Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy expressed confidence in the Congress wave continuing in upcoming elections, citing recent gram panchayat poll results.
- Who
- Municipal Administration Minister Ponguru Narayana and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy
- What
- Visited slum areas to assess problems and announced housing projects and development works
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Nellore and Khammam, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To address inundation issues, develop slum areas, and review development works
Congress Party
BRS Party
Election Results
Congress Party
Congress-backed candidates won over 70% of sarpanches and ward members in 134 gram panchayats, indicating strong public support.
BRS Party
BRS candidates won only a handful of seats, showing a significant decline in public support.
Government Performance
Congress Party
Congress government is focused on welfare and development, implementing schemes like Indiramma housing and infrastructure projects.
BRS Party
BRS government was criticized for functioning with illusions of welfare and development, ignoring ground realities.
- Minister
- Ponguru Narayana
- Location
- Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
- Slum Area Visited
- 5th division Vaikuntapuram
- Proposed Housing Complex
- 20-storied in Visakhapatnam
- Inundated Houses
- 22 in Vaikuntapalem
- Congress Housing Scheme
- Indiramma housing scheme
- Houses Sanctioned
- 3,500 per Assembly constituency
- Expenditure
- ₹22,500 crore
