Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh to Honor Phule, Support Maratha Issues
The Andhra Pradesh government is building a special park in Amaravati to honor Jyotirao Phule, a great social reformer.
The park will be opened on April 11, which is his 200th birthday.
The government is also building special buildings called BC Bhavans in all districts to help people from backward classes.
These buildings will have places for studying and living.
The government is also making sure that these people get good jobs and are treated fairly.
They are also working on a new law to protect the rights of these communities.
Additionally, the government is promising to help the Maratha community with their issues related to reservation, caste consolidation, and inclusion in the Central OBC list.
Andhra Pradesh government to establish Jyotirao Phule Memorial Park in Amaravati.
Foundation stone to be laid by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on April 11, coinciding with Phule's 200th birth anniversary.
BC Bhavans to be constructed in all 28 district headquarters.
New BC Study Circles to be set up in districts where they do not exist, including a state-level one in Amaravati.
Government to address Maratha community issues including reservation, caste consolidation, and inclusion in the Central OBC list.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Minister S. Savitha, Maratha Rashtra Sangham – Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Establishment of Jyotirao Phule Memorial Park, BC Bhavans, and addressing Maratha community issues
- When
- Foundation stone to be laid on April 11
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To commemorate the 200th birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and to empower Backward Classes and Maratha community
- Location
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Foundation Stone Date
- April 11
- Occasion
- 200th birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule
- Initiated By
- Andhra Pradesh government
- Minister Announced
- S. Savitha
- Chief Minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- BC Bhavans
- To be constructed in all 28 district headquarters
- BC Study Circles
- To be established in all districts, including a state-level one in Amaravati
- Maratha Community Issues
- Reservation, caste consolidation, and inclusion in the Central OBC list
- Maratha Delegation
- Maratha Rashtra Sangham – Andhra Pradesh
