56 lakh pattadar passbooks will be distributed by March 2027, says Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that 56 lakh new digitally protected pattadar passbooks will be distributed to landowners by March 2027, following a comprehensive land resurvey across 8,232 villages. Speaking at the ‘Mee Bhumi-Mee Hakku’ program, he emphasized transparency in distribution and the resolution of long-standing land disputes. Naidu also laid the foundation for a ₹240 crore power grid modernization project.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to modernize land records, reduce corruption, and settle land disputes, which can significantly impact property rights, economic stability, and governance in Andhra Pradesh. The power grid project also signifies infrastructure development crucial for regional growth.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said that 56 lakh new pattadar passbooks would be distributed to landowners by March 2027 by completing the land resurvey exercise covering 8,232 villages.
Addressing a gathering of farmers during the ‘Mee Bhumi-Mee Hakku’ programme at Machavaram village of Ambajipeta mandal in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district, Mr. Naidu said, “Nearly 36 lakh pattadar passbooks have been issued, and 56 lakh more books will be issued by March 2027. In September, 4 lakh pattadar passbooks have been issued.”
Mr. Naidu announced that the pattadar passbooks were being distributed during gram sabhas to ensure transparency and prevent corruption.
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