Happiness of the poor is true measure of development: Chief Minister
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu distributed land titles to nearly 60,000 beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing the importance of property security for the poor. He also criticized the previous government for creating land disputes and obstructing development projects.
Why it matters
The event highlights ongoing political debates in Andhra Pradesh regarding land rights, governance, and the legacy of previous administrative policies.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said the happiness of the poor was the true measure of development and described the distribution of land titles to nearly 60,000 poor beneficiaries as a memorable occasion in his life.
Speaking at the ‘Pedala Pattabhishekam’ programme in Vijayawada, Mr. Naidu said titles were being distributed to 28,000 beneficiaries in Visakhapatnam, 5,800 families in Mangalagiri and about 26,000 families in Vijayawada. The land being distributed had a combined market value of about ₹52,000 crore, he said.
In Vijayawada alone, titles were being issued for 707 acres, covering about 34 lakh square yards and benefiting 12,007 people. Each beneficiary was receiving an average of 130 square yards, while the total value of the land was estimated at ₹28,112 crore, he said.
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