Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Minister Mandates Removal of Illegal Structures in Nellore
The Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Ponguru Narayana, announced that illegal structures built on irrigation canals in Nellore must be removed.
This is to keep the city safe and help the residents.
He warned people not to make this issue political and promised to find new homes for families who need them.
The government is also working with philanthropists to improve 14 schools in Nellore.
The plan will help most of the poor families, and the government will take care of the rest.
Many important officials were present at the meeting where these decisions were discussed.
Minister Ponguru Narayana announced the mandatory removal of illegal structures on irrigation canals in Nellore.
The government will provide alternative housing for displaced families in need.
The removal plan is designed to minimize the impact on poor households.
Philanthropists are adopting 14 municipal high schools under the P4 concept for renovation.
The initiative aims to bring schools up to international standards by the next financial year.
- Who
- Ponguru Narayana, Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development
- What
- Mandate to remove illegal structures and adopt schools
- When
- During a situation review in Nellore
- Where
- Nellore
- Why
- To ensure safety and benefit of city residents, and to improve education infrastructure
- Location
- Nellore
- Minister
- Ponguru Narayana
- Department
- Municipal Administration and Urban Development
- Affected Structures
- Illegal structures on irrigation canals
- Education Initiative
- Adoption of 14 municipal high schools
- Beneficiaries
- 80% of local poor
- Meeting Attendees
- Deputy Mayor Tahasin Imtyaz, State Waqf Board Chairman Sheik Abdul Aziz, Municipal Commissioner YO Nandan, RDP Anusha