Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Lokesh Addresses Grievances at Praja Darbar
Education Minister Nara Lokesh held a meeting called Praja Darbar in Mangalagiri.
Many people came to talk to him about their problems.
Some wanted jobs in temples playing traditional music.
Others wanted official papers for their homes or money for their lost houses because of a big water project.
One person said many false cases were filed against her family.
The minister promised to look into all these issues and try to solve them quickly.
Meanwhile, Vedic scholars asked the government to change some rules about temple jobs so more people can apply.
The government said they would think about it.
Also, another minister gave out pensions to poor people and bicycles to students to help them go to school.
Education Minister Nara Lokesh held the 76th Praja Darbar in Mangalagiri.
Citizens presented various grievances including temple artiste vacancies and house site pattas.
Villagers from Vissannapeta sought regularization of their 70-year-old habitation.
Residents of Kotavur village urged compensation and rehabilitation for losses due to the Mudivedu Balancing Reservoir.
Vedic scholars approached BJP seeking amendments to eligibility criteria for Veda instructor positions.
- Who
- Education Minister Nara Lokesh, citizens from across Andhra Pradesh, Vedic scholars, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar
- What
- Praja Darbar to address public grievances, amendments sought in Veda instructor recruitment criteria, distribution of pensions and bicycles
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Telugu Desam central office in Mangalagiri, Addanki
- Why
- To provide a platform for citizens to present their issues and seek resolutions, to address concerns regarding Veda instructor recruitment, to implement welfare schemes
Vedic Scholars
Endowments Department
Eligibility Criteria for Veda Instructor Recruitment
Vedic Scholars
Vedic scholars seek amendments to the eligibility criteria for Veda instructor positions, arguing that the current guidelines are unfair and limit opportunities for eligible practitioners.
Endowments Department
The endowments department, represented by Commissioner Rama Chandra Mohan, has assured that they will consider the scholars' suggestions and make appropriate amendments where necessary.
- Event
- 76th Praja Darbar
- Location
- Telugu Desam central office, Mangalagiri
- Participants
- Party workers and citizens from across the state
- Key Issues Raised
- Temple artiste vacancies, house site pattas, compensation for submerged village, false cases, eligibility criteria for Veda instructor recruitment
- Minister's Response
- Assured thorough examination and prompt resolution
- Welfare Pensions
- Rs 34,000 crore spent on NTR Bharosa pensions
- Spouse Pensions Sanctioned
- Approximately 1.08 lakh
- Total Pension Recipients
- 65 lakh
- Bicycles Distributed
- 5,300 in Addanki constituency