Chandrababu Naidu Distributes Land Titles To Nearly 60,000 Poor Beneficiaries

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said in Vijayawada on Wednesday that development should be judged by the happiness of the poor, as land titles were distributed to nearly 60,000 poor beneficiaries under the ‘Pedala Pattabhishekam’ programme.

Land titles for nearly 60,000 beneficiaries

Speaking at the programme, Mr. Naidu described the distribution of land titles as a memorable occasion in his life.

He said titles were being distributed to 28,000 beneficiaries in Visakhapatnam, 5,800 families in Mangalagiri and about 26,000 families in Vijayawada.

The Chief Minister said the land being distributed had a combined market value of about ₹52,000 crore.

In Vijayawada alone, titles were being issued for 707 acres, covering about 34 lakh square yards and benefiting 12,007 people, he said.

Each beneficiary was receiving an average of 130 square yards, while the total value of the land in Vijayawada was estimated at ₹28,112 crore, Mr. Naidu said.

“This is the coronation of the poor and their self-respect,” Mr. Naidu said.

He urged the beneficiaries to protect the properties as assets for future generations and not sell them.

Chief Minister targets previous government

Mr. Naidu attacked the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), alleging that the previous government had deliberately created disputes over landholdings.

He also alleged that the previous government had made it difficult for people to secure their property rights through the Land Titling Act.

The coalition government had repealed the Act and restored confidence among landowners by providing greater security to their properties, he said.

Taking a dig at the YSRCP over Amaravati, Mr. Naidu alleged that the previous government had opposed the capital project.

He alleged that the previous government had written to the World Bank seeking to prevent funds from reaching Amaravati.

The Chief Minister accused the Opposition of obstructing development projects and spreading misinformation through social media.

He urged beneficiaries to share their experiences of government schemes on social media.

Mr. Naidu alleged that the Opposition was using “Paytm batch” reels to spread misinformation.

The accounts of beneficiaries would expose the campaign, he said.

Irrigation projects and ‘Water Man’ tag

Referring to the “Water Man” tag used by some media outlets after the completion of irrigation projects, Mr. Naidu said it gave him greater satisfaction than being called the “CEO Chief Minister” in the past.

Completing irrigation projects and ensuring water for agriculture and drinking purposes was a greater source of satisfaction, he said.

Revenue Minister Angani Satya Prasad, Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivnath (Chinni), MLAs and MLCs and others were present at the programme.

The report was published on September 30, 2026, at 06:21 pm IST.

Source: The Hindu