Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Nellore Canal Bund Families to Receive Land Titles After Decades
For about 60 years, 1,215 families lived beside the Sarvepalli canal bund without permanent land papers.
The Cabinet has now approved giving them official land title deeds.
Minister Narayana helped coordinate the work between three government departments.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu supported the decision.
A formal ceremony to distribute the deeds will happen soon.
The families were very happy about the news.
Residents celebrated in several neighborhoods.
They performed Palabhishekam on portraits of the Chief Minister and the minister.
The Cabinet approved permanent land title deeds for 1,215 families.
The families have lived along the Sarvepalli canal bund for about 60 years.
Minister Narayana coordinated efforts across the Municipal, Irrigation, and Revenue departments.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu backed the initiative, with distribution planned soon.
Residents celebrated by performing Palabhishekam on portraits of Naidu and Narayana.
- Who
- The 1,215 families living along the Sarvepalli canal bund, with efforts led by Minister Narayana and backed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
- What
- The Cabinet approved permanent land title deeds for the families.
- When
- After about 60 years of uncertainty; a formal distribution programme will take place soon.
- Where
- Along the Sarvepalli canal bund in Nellore.
- Why
- To resolve the families' long-standing lack of permanent land titles.
- Families affected
- 1,215
- Duration of uncertainty
- About 60 years
- Location
- Sarvepalli canal bund, Nellore
- Decision
- Cabinet approval for permanent land title deeds
- Coordinating minister
- Minister Narayana
- Supporting chief minister
- N Chandrababu Naidu
- Next step
- A formal distribution programme