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, 2026. 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, 2026, 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 2026, eligible unemployed individuals will receive ₹3,000 per month as financial assistance.
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The Andhra Pradesh State Housing Corporation Limited (APSHCL) is the primary government body responsible for implementing housing schemes in Andhra Pradesh. Since its establishment in 1979, APSHCL has enabled lakhs of poor and low-income families to build permanent homes under various affordable housing schemes.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh is conducting a special Koushalam Survey to identify unemployed youth across the state and provide them with skill development training and job opportunities. Those with educational qualifications from 10th Class to Post-Graduation (PG) are eligible and must register at their Gram/Ward Sachivalayam before 25th of this month.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has brought good news for the handloom weavers’ community. Under the Nethanna Bharosa Scheme, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced ₹25,000 financial assistance for every eligible handloom family.
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced a major relief for DWCRA women, introducing a new scheme that offers loans up to ₹1 lakh to support their children’s education—from KG to PG.
The Andhra Pradesh government has rolled out a major welfare initiative aimed at fulfilling the dream of owning a house for families living Below the Poverty Line (BPL). Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive land and houses free of cost, with special focus on empowering women and providing secure shelter to the weaker sections of society.