Debate over land allocation at ₹0.99 per acre to companies rocks A.P. Council
Land allocation at such a low price raises concerns about potential corruption and misuse of public resources.
Nara Lokesh, IT and HRD Minister of Andhra Pradesh, stated that five companies—TCS, Cognizant, ANSR Global, Raheja, and Motherson International—were allotted land at a concessional rate to attract investments and create 65,000 jobs. Lokesh dismissed corruption allegations, asserting the allocations were approved after scrutiny by official committees and Cabinet approval. YSRCCP members, including Botcha Satyanarayana, questioned the transparency of the land allotments, alleging favoritism towards private firms and demanding clearance of pending dues before the Budget session concludes.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Critics, including former bureaucrats and civil society representatives, challenged the Andhra Pradesh state budget's fiscal realism and welfare provisions.
— The Hindu
The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister approved 27 projects totaling ₹29,021 crore, emphasizing a "Speed of Doing Business" policy.
19 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Vizianagaram officials will present constituency-specific development plans to Chief Minister Naidu, focusing on airport construction and economic growth.
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