8 months ago
Andhra Pradesh District Reorganisation Reviewed
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu, had a meeting to talk about changing the districts in the state.
They wanted to reduce the number of districts from 29 to 28.
They discussed merging some areas, like Rajampet with Kadapa and Gudur with Nellore.
Local leaders also gave their suggestions.
A smaller group will meet on Sunday to finalize the changes, and the government will make the final decision on December 31.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed Andhra Pradesh's district reorganisation plan in Amaravati.
The plan aims to reduce the number of districts from 29 to 28.
Key mergers discussed include Rajampet-Kadapa, Rayachoti-Madanapalle, and Gudur-Nellore.
Local representatives advocated for specific mergers like Donakonda-Kurichedu-Markapuram and Podili-Prakasam.
A sub-committee will finalize recommendations on Sunday, with the cabinet to approve on Monday and the final notification expected on December 31.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and ministers Anagani Satya Prasad, Vangalapudi Anitha, Narayana
- What
- Reviewed Andhra Pradesh's district reorganisation plan
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To adjust boundaries and address administrative and public needs
Key facts
- Chief Minister
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- Total Districts
- 28 (proposed)
- New Districts Proposed
- Madanapalle, Polavaram, Markapuram
- Mergers Discussed
- Rajampet-Kadapa, Rayachoti-Madanapalle, Donakonda-Kurichedu-Markapuram, Podili-Prakasam, Gudur-Nellore, Railway Kodur-Tirupati
- Meeting Location
- Amaravati
- Sub-Committee Meeting
- Sunday
- Cabinet Meeting
- Monday
- Final Notification Date
- December 31
Timeline
Demand for Gudur-Nellore merger spurs government action.
Push for Yemmiganur, Gudur-Nellore merger influences district reduction plan.
Government considers merging areas, cutting districts from 29 to 28.
Final decision on district merger expected by December 31.
Quotes
N. Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
“I still write my speeches on paper, while Bhuvaneswari delivers hers using a tablet. While I speak about technology, she practises it.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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