In a move aimed at streamlining administrative structures while addressing growing public sentiment, the government of Andhra Pradesh has issued orders constituting a Group of Ministers (GoM) to examine and resolve issues raised by citizens and elected representatives regarding the names and boundaries of districts, mandals and villages.
According to the Government Order dated July 22, 2025, the government has taken this decision in response to numerous petitions and concerns related to the reshuffling of administrative divisions. The newly constituted Group of Ministers will study these matters in depth and offer their recommendations for final approval.
The GoM comprises senior cabinet members, including Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana, Home Affairs and Disaster Management Minister Anitha Vangalapudi, Roads and Buildings Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy, Water Resources Development Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, and Health and Family Welfare Minister Satya Kumar Yadav. The Special Chief Secretary to the Revenue Department will serve as the Convenor of the Committee, coordinating meetings and ensuring the participation of relevant officials when required.
The Committee has been tasked with evaluating the practicality of proposed changes, especially from the perspective of administrative efficiency. It will also take into consideration the resolution of disputes involving boundaries of districts, revenue divisions, and mandals, and will assess accessibility to administrative headquarters for the general public. Another key focus of the GoM will be the preservation of historical and cultural affiliations, the need to ensure balanced socio-economic development across regions, and the equitable distribution of population and geographical area to support effective governance.
In addition, the panel will examine in detail the representations made by citizens and their elected leaders, with regard to proposed changes in district names, boundaries, administrative headquarters, and related governance arrangements.
The Committee will submit a consolidated report with its recommendations to the state government, which will take a final decision based on the findings, said Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand in the GO.
Published – July 22, 2025 03:57 pm IST
