Archive · 28 Dec 2025
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
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To adjust boundaries and address administrative and public needs
- 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
Sources
Anam Urges Government To Retain Rapur, Kaluvai And Saidapuram In Nellore District
Naidu Pays Floral Tribute to NTR Raju in Tirupati
AP District Reorganisation: CM Naidu Reviews New Proposals, State Likely to Settle at 28 Districts
CM Naidu Attends NTR Educational Institutions Annual Day in Hyderabad
Naidu Orders Certain Changes In Reorganisation Of Districts Based On Feedback
Prioritise public opinion on districts reorganisation: Andhra CM tells officials