Amaravati, Aug 25: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed housing officials to accelerate the state’s housing projects to achieve the target of 10 lakh houses by March 2026.
The Andhra Pradesh government is set to launch the free distribution of Smart Ration Cards to households across the state starting August 25, 2025. The new initiative will be carried out in four phases, ensuring that beneficiaries receive their updated cards directly at their respective ration shops.
The Andhra Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Department has announced a major relief measure for employees and workers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). In collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI), the department has finalized a plan to extend accident insurance coverage ranging from ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh for field staff.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken a pioneering step in digital governance with the launch of Mana Mitra, India’s first comprehensive WhatsApp-based governance platform. Officially unveiled on January 30, 2025, Mana Mitra aims to bring over 500 government services directly to citizens’ mobile phones, transforming how people access public services and interact with the state.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Lokesh has announced a new relief measure for unemployed youth in the state. Under the Nirudyoga Bruthi Scheme 2025, eligible unemployed individuals will receive ₹3,000 per month as financial assistance.