AP Govt plans land policy, targets TIDCO housing by June 2026

The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to adopt a comprehensive approach to address pending land allotment issues, including service inam lands, welfare housing, and other development-related allocations. Minister Anagani Satyaprasad said committees comprising Devadaya officials and local Tehsildars will conduct an in-depth study of service inam lands and submit their findings within 45 days. Based on the report, the Chief Minister and state ministers will chart out solutions.

On Friday, a Group of Ministers meeting on revenue reforms was held at Velagapudi Secretariat, attended by Ministers Anagani Satyaprasad, P. Narayana, Payyavula Keshav, and NMD Farooq. A subsequent meeting focused on the government’s housing initiatives, particularly the TIDCO houses, included Ministers Anagani Satyaprasad, P. Narayana, and K. Parthasaradhi.

Minister Anagani Satyaprasad said the state leadership, including CM Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM N. Lokesh, have been working actively to attract industries and investments. “Given this context, we have decided to frame a comprehensive policy for land allocations to meet industrial and other developmental needs. The policy will be announced soon,” he said. The minister also noted that pre-hold lands and Wakf lands were discussed to streamline future usage.

Urban Development Minister P. Narayana highlighted the government’s focus on TIDCO housing projects. He said that during 2014–19, the then-TDP government planned to build seven lakh TIDCO houses for low-income families. Administrative approvals were granted for five lakh houses, but the following YSRCP government scaled it down to 2.6 lakh houses, many of which remain incomplete. “Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has directed that all pending TIDCO houses be completed by June 2026, ensuring justice for the poor and correcting past delays,” he added.

Housing Minister K. Parthasaradhi said the government is committed to providing eligible beneficiaries with 2–3 cents of land per family for constructing houses, expanding the previous provision of smaller plots. “In areas where construction did not progress earlier, beneficiaries will be offered larger plots. We are also committed to providing land and houses for journalists. Legal hurdles will be resolved with guidance from the Advocate General before final allocations,” he explained.

The meetings reviewed all necessary steps to ensure that land reforms and housing projects are implemented efficiently, reflecting the government’s dual focus on social welfare and industrial development.