Zilla Parishads in Vizag region undergo restructuring tomorrow
Administrative restructuring of Zilla Parishads in the Visakhapatnam region is set to take effect, reallocating staff and assets among three new districts. While the move aims to decentralize governance, officials note that financial allocation guidelines are still pending.
Why it matters
Effective administrative decentralization is critical for the delivery of local welfare programs and rural development in newly formed districts.
Paving the way for decentralised rural governance following the formation of new districts, the administrative restructuring and asset distribution among the Zilla Parishads (ZPs) of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts are set to be effective from September 25.
The administrative overhaul resolves long-standing hurdles that persisted after new districts were carved out, as elected local body panels previously continued functioning under a unified Visakhapatnam setup. Under the distribution framework, existing staff, assets and even schools are being reallocated.
Anakapalli district, comprising 24 mandals, has been allocated 60% of the workforce and administrative assets, while ASR district, encompassing 11 mandals, receives 30%. Visakhapatnam, retaining four rural mandals, accounts for the remaining 10%.
To ensure seamless operations, designated permanent headquarters have been finalised for the newly carved district bodies on a temporary basis till full fledged buildings are set up.
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