Land re-survey exercise will be completed by end of 2027, says A.P. CM
Strong security features, similar to those used for currency notes, have been incorporated into pattadar passbooks, says Naidu, addding that blockchain technology is being used to check tampering with land details
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the land re-survey exercise will be finalized by the end of 2027. Alongside this, pattadar passbooks featuring the State emblem will be distributed to farmers and landowners. The Chief Minister emphasized that the Revenue Department has implemented numerous reforms to cleanse and simplify land records.
During the 'Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku' programme in Kalidindi, Naidu informed that the government had resolved the issue of lands allocated to ex-servicemen from World War II, who were under Section 22-A, and provided them with title deeds. He pointed out that the previous administration's policies had damaged revenue records, leading to disputes over lands and properties under Section 22-A.
Upon assuming office in 2024, the coalition government addressed land-related complaints promptly. The Chief Minister mentioned that the new pattadar passbooks would incorporate advanced security features akin to those used in currency, such as QR codes and blockchain technology to prevent tampering. Thus far, 32.22 lakh pattadar passbooks have been issued to farmers and landowners.
The re-survey of 9,365 villages will be completed within seven months, enabling the issuance of 68.64 lakh pattadar passbooks. The Chief Minister also revealed that 41,000 acres of disputes have been settled, benefiting over 1.27 lakh farmers, industries, and the general public. Additionally, 1.36 lakh acres have been exempted from freehold restrictions.
Naidu highlighted that the government has digitized old land records, including 1-B, Adangal, DKT, Inam, and ceiling records, making all link documents accessible online. So far, nearly nine lakh individuals have utilized the auto-mutation facility. The government has been offering subsidized power to the aquaculture sector at ₹1.50 per unit, regardless of the region, resulting in a financial impact of ₹1,150 crore.
Naidu also discussed the adverse effects of falling tobacco prices, mentioning that the Center had provided ₹50,000 interest-free loans to farmers. The state government has allocated nearly ₹100 crore in subsidies at ₹10 per kilo to mitigate the price deficit.
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