Archive · 24 Sep 2025
AP: 2,524 Unauthorized Statues Identified on Government Land
The Andhra Pradesh government is dealing with statues placed on public land without permission.
The government found over 2,500 statues in the state that were put up illegally.
A rule from 2013 says statues aren't allowed on roads and footpaths.
The government is also working on improving cities, like spending money to make Pulivendula look better and developing circles in Kadapa town.
Over 2,500 unauthorized statues have been identified on government lands in Andhra Pradesh.
Minister BC Janardhan Reddy announced the findings in the Legislative Council.
A 2013 government order prohibits statue installations on public roads.
District Collectors are instructed to remove unauthorized statues based on guidelines.
Beautification projects are underway in Pulivendula and Kadapa.
- Who
- BC Janardhan Reddy
- What
- Reported unauthorized statues on government land and ongoing infrastructure projects.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To regulate the installation of statues on public lands and manage urban development.
- Minister
- BC Janardhan Reddy
- Unauthorized Statues
- 2,524
- GO Prohibition Date
- 2013
- Road Statues on National Highways
- 38
- Road Statues on State Roads
- 1,671
- Road Statues on State Highways
- 815
- Pulivendula Beautification Cost
- Rs 3.5 crore
- Kadapa Town Circle Development
- Rs 7.21 crore
Sources
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