Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh to Issue Land Titles to 60,000 Families
Andhra Pradesh says it will give land papers to 60,000 low-income families.
The families live in Visakhapatnam, Mangalagiri and Vijayawada.
Vijayawada will have 26,000 families receiving the papers.
Each family will get about 130 square yards on average.
Altogether, the land covers 707 acres.
The government says the land is worth ₹52,000 crore.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said the plan addresses old land problems.
New official passbooks with the state emblem are also being issued to help reduce disputes.
Andhra Pradesh plans to issue land title deeds to 60,000 low-income families.
The beneficiaries are in Visakhapatnam, Mangalagiri and Vijayawada.
Vijayawada accounts for 26,000 families receiving the deeds.
The allocated land spans 707 acres and 34 lakh square yards.
The government values the land at ₹52,000 crore and says a statewide resurvey is complete.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and 60,000 low-income families.
- What
- Land title deeds and official land passbooks are being issued to the families.
- When
- The announcement was made by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu; a specific date was not stated.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Mangalagiri and Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- The government says the initiative addresses long-standing land issues, protects poorer residents' dignity and is intended to reduce disputes.
- Beneficiary families
- 60,000 low-income families
- Locations
- Visakhapatnam, Mangalagiri and Vijayawada
- Vijayawada beneficiaries
- 26,000 families
- Average allocation
- 130 square yards per family
- Total area
- 34 lakh square yards across 707 acres
- Stated land value
- ₹52,000 crore, including ₹28,112 crore in Vijayawada
- Land administration measure
- A statewide land resurvey has been completed and official passbooks bearing the state emblem are being issued