Palle Panduga 3.0, the third edition in the series of rural development-oriented programmes conceived by the Andhra Pradesh State government, is all set to be launched in Andhra Pradesh by the Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the Deputy Chief Minister Konidela Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday (September 29, 2026).

It is perhaps not without reason that the government has chosen the arid Ramapuram village in Varikuntapadu Mandal of the perennially drought-prone Udayagiri constituency (SPSR Nellore district) for the event as it clearly presents the current state of affairs in the village ahead of showcasing its impact after its transformation.

Teams led by Udayagiri TDP legislator Kakarla Suresh are slogging it out at the venue to make the statewide launch a grand success.

Speaking to the media, the MLA said the programme would entail laying of rural roads to a running distance of 8,571 km and involving an outlay of ₹5,838 crore, besides strengthening the drainage systems and building village administrative infrastructure such as Panchayat office buildings etc.

The launch of ₹12,000 crore worth of works under VB-G RAM G, that is, Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), would mean a lot in taking the fruits of the rural employment programme to the reach of beneficiaries, besides creating rural assets, he explained.

Projects worth ₹2,525 crore involving 4000 km of cement concrete roads, 22500 livestock shelters (mini Gokulam), 15,000 water storage units, one lakh farm pits were completed in the first phase, while 53,382 works worth ₹6787 crore involving 13,326 Panchayats were taken up in the second phase.

The third phase 3.0 involves completion of the works in progress through Panchayat level grants, providing drinking water connections through Jal Jeevan Mission and the pending rural road projects, including gravel roads to the farms.

Meanwhile, the ruling NDA alliance leaders of SPSR Nellore district are taking all measures to leave a lasting impact by mobilizing a huge crowd of one lakh in the presence of Mr. Naidu and Mr. Pawan Kalyan.

Several rounds of meetings were conducted over the last week in the presence of ministers Anam Ramanarayana Reddy, Ponguru Narayana, BC Janardhan Reddy, Gottipati Ravi Kumar, Member of Parliament Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, district Collector Himanshu Shukla, Superintendent of Police Ajitha Vejendla among others.

The arrangements at the venue included ground leveling, shelter sheds for the crowd, drinking water facility, creation of parking lots etc.

MLA Mr. Suresh has announced to mobilize crowd from across Udayagiri, Varikuntapadu, Kaligiri, Vinjamur, Seetharamapuram, Duttalur and Kondapuram mandals forming part of his constituency.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the incident at Gollaguppa village in Polavaram district following reports that a girl died after allegedly reacting adversely to an anti-malaria tablet (chloroquine).

The Chief Minister, late on Tuesday (September 1, 2026), spoke to senior officials of the Health and Medical Department and the district Collector to ascertain the facts and directed them to ensure the best possible medical treatment for all those affected.

Officials told Mr. Naidu that medicines had been distributed to 71 people in the village. Of those who fell ill, 29 were taken to the Bhadrachalam Area Hospital in neighbouring Telangana for treatment, while another 24 were receiving treatment at the Lakshmipuram Primary Health Centre.

A medical camp was set up in the village immediately after the authorities learnt about the incident, and medical examinations were conducted on residents.

The Chintoor ITDA Project Officer, the ASP and other officials visited the Bhadrachalam hospital and asked about the condition of the affected persons. Officials said the health condition of all the patients was stable and clarified that reports claiming two deaths were untrue.

Senior officials have dispatched a nine-member medical team from the Kakinada Government General Hospital. Collector K. Dinesh said three more specialised teams had left from Vijayawada, Rajamahendravaram and Kakinada.

The Chief Minister ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the incident.

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said that Bhogapuram airport will become a landmark for Uttarandhra and would usher in a new era of opportunities for the region. He also stated that migrations from the region will become a thing of the past.

“There will no longer be colonies of people from Srikakulam in other places in search of jobs. Instead, people from elsewhere will come here for employment. I urge the youth to utilise these opportunities, change their lives and work for society and the development of the region,” he said.

Addressing the large gathering of public during the inaugural of ASR International Airport at Bhogapuram on Saturday, Mr .Chandrababu Naidu began by expressing gratitude to the farmers who gave land for the airport project. “First of all, I bow to all the farmers. You did not just give land, you gave Uttarandhra a golden future,” he said.

Recalling the journey of the Bhogapuram airport project, Mr. Naidu said the foundation stone was laid in 2015 and the project had finally been completed under the NDA government after overcoming several hurdles.

The Chief Minister said the international airport would accelerate industrial and economic development. “Today, Uttarandhra has an international airport. Global technology giant Google has come to Uttarandhra. World-class steel company ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel has also come here, and many more investments are on the way,” he said.

The Chief Minister had credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA government for extending crucial support to the State. He said Mr. Modi had protected the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, released funds for the Polavaram Irrigation Project and was extending full support for the construction of the State capital Amaravati.

Mr. Naidu had announced that the Polavaram Project would be completed by 2027 and would be dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Modi. He also said the first phase of Amaravati would be completed by 2028 and inaugurated by the Prime Minister.

The Chief Minister said the Centre’s support had enabled Andhra Pradesh to attract 189 investment projects worth ₹6.13 lakh crore, which are expected to generate around 5.5 lakh jobs upon completion.

He further announced that eight irrigation projects worth ₹2,784 crore would be completed over the next three years. He said the long-pending Neradi Barrage had received the Centre’s approval and announced that Godavari river water would reach Anakapalli by August 14. He also revealed plans to take up the Godavari-Vamsadhara river interlinking project.

Leaders and politicians across political parties mourned the death of veteran playback singer S. Janaki and paid heartfelt tributes to her.

On X, Vice-President of India C.P. Radhakrishnan said her songs transcended linguistic and regional boundaries, uniting millions through the universal language of music.

“S. Janaki-amma’s passing is an irreparable loss to the world of music and to the nation’s artistic heritage. Through her immense contribution to Indian music, she left behind a legacy that will continue to inspire artists and music lovers alike,” the Vice-President said.

In his message, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay said the demise of Ms. Janaki brought immense sorrow.

“Having sung thousands of songs in various languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and more, she has left an indelible mark on the music world. The recipient of countless prestigious awards, including multiple National Film Awards, she will forever remain etched in the hearts of fans through her sweet voice, exceptional ability to convey emotions and unwavering dedication to music,” he said.

DMK president M.K. Stalin said her demise was a great loss, not only to the people of Tamil Nadu, who would continue to let her “nectar-like” songs resonate in their homes from the radio to Spotify, but also to the people of south India and the Indian film industry as a whole.

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami said she rendered many songs as a playback singer across 20 Indian languages, including Tamil, securing an indelible place in the hearts of the people.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said the passing of Ms. Janaki, the unparalleled playback singer of Indian cinema and the nightingale of Kannada films, had delivered a profound shock.

He added that her embodiment of simplicity inspired and nurtured countless singers, and her vocal charm would forever remain immortal in the cultural sphere of Karnataka.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said: “A daughter of Telugu soil, she built an unparalleled musical legacy spanning over six decades, touching generations with her timeless voice.”

YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said Indian music had lost one of its brightest stars, but her melodies would live on forever.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to change crop cultivation strategies to suit the conditions arising from El Nino, and asked them to examine the scope for crop diversification.

At a review meeting on the agriculture, horticulture and aqua sectors at the Secretariat on Wednesday (June 17, 2026), Mr. Naidu told officials to guide farmers on growing agricultural, commercial and horticultural crops, and to focus on shifting to natural farming on a much larger scale.

He said farmers should adapt to the situation arising from the growing global focus on the certification of seeds and of agriculture and horticulture produce.

The Chief Minister said farmers should be educated on scientific cultivation methods and helped to deal with problems in growing chilli, tobacco and mangoes, particularly Totapuri.

He told officials to draw up plans for growing pulses, which were in high demand in the market, to benefit farmers, and to hold meetings with aqua farmers and aqua feed manufacturers to resolve their problems.

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu, Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad and other senior officials were present.

 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has warmly responded to the wish of an elderly admirer who expressed a long-standing desire to meet him in person.

Sanaboyina Satyanarayana, a resident of Kamadhenulanka village in Achanta Assembly constituency of West Godavari district, has been an ardent admirer of the Chief Minister for many years. He had cherished the dream of meeting Chandrababu Naidu at least once in his lifetime.

With the Chief Minister scheduled to attend the “Mee Bhoomi… Mee Hakku” programme at Siddhantam on Monday (June 8, 2026), Mr. Satyanarayana made preparations to attend the event in the hope of seeing him. A local youth recorded a video of the elderly man’s enthusiasm and shared it on social media.

The video soon gained attention and reached the Chief Minister. Moved by the elderly admirer’s wish, Mr. Naidu responded through a post on social media, saying, “Satyanarayana garu… let us meet tomorrow at Siddhantam.”

The Chief Minister’s response has brought joy to Satyanarayana and generated positive reactions among local residents and social media users, many of whom appreciated the gesture as an example of a leader connecting personally with his supporters.

In a post on X on Thursday (June 4, 2026), Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said June 4 was an unforgettable day in the history of Andhra Pradesh, recalling that on that day in 2024 the people delivered a decisive verdict in favour of the TDP-BJP-Jana Sena Party alliance to take the State forward from destruction to development.

He said the alliance’s victory was a great responsibility to rebuild the State, and that the three parties were duty-bound to fulfil the people’s hopes and aspirations.

“On this occasion, the coalition government is reaffirming welfare, development and good governance as its goals. We are striving for the welfare of all sections including farmers, women, youth, employees and labourers,” Mr. Naidu said, thanking all those who supported the alliance.

Information Technology and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh will visit Russia from June 2 to June 7 to attract investments to the State, an official release said on Sunday (May 31, 2026).

Mr. Lokesh, who has led the Andhra Pradesh government’s investment efforts, will take part in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, one of Russia’s biggest business and investment events.

The event is expected to draw business leaders, policymakers and industry representatives from across the world.

He will also meet leading industrialists and investors to present investment opportunities in the State.

The visit is aimed at promoting the State as an investment destination and attracting projects in key sectors, the release said.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) national president and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said people could not afford to have the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) back in the saddle in 2029, as it was responsible for the crises that plagued Andhra Pradesh in 2019-24.

He called for adherence to the ‘coalition dharma’ to thwart the YSRCP’s bid for power, and said only cadres who worked efficiently for the party would be elevated to leadership roles, not those doing part-time politics.

Addressing the inaugural session of Mahanadu 2026 at the TDP’s central office near Mangalagiri on Wednesday (May 27, 2026), Mr. Naidu said the proposal made by YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to develop the Machilipatnam-Vijayawada-Guntur region as the capital of AP, after Parliament gave legal sanctity to Amaravati, was strange and indicated his mindset.

He said the YSRCP had failed on multiple fronts, and because of the havoc it caused in 2019-24, the coalition government found itself in a piquant situation whenever it approached the Centre for financial support. The present government was still undoing the damage done by the YSRCP, he said.

Mr. Naidu said the TDP had completed 44 years and never budged from its agenda of welfare, development, good governance, social justice, gender equality and reforms. He said no regional party had exerted as much influence on national politics as the TDP, and that the party was committed to working for future generations, not merely for elections.

The Chief Minister recalled that the TDP had fought against the dismissal of the N.T. Rama Rao government in 1984, had rallied behind him when he was sent to jail in false cases, and had seen many ups and downs but never deviated from its path. The party remained development and welfare-oriented, he said.

Since it took the reins, the TDP-led NDA coalition had focused on the tasks at hand, he said.

Mr. Naidu said the government had attracted investments of about ₹23 lakh crore and disbursed social security pensions on a scale unmatched in India, achieving much by overcoming many hurdles.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on January 17, 2026 (Saturday) announced that the Andhra Pradesh Government was preparing to develop a satellite launching facility as part of the Space City project on the Hope Island in the Kakinada Bay.

Hope Island, which is a part of the Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary in the Godavari estuary, is over 600 km from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation (SHAR-ISRO), at Sriharikota in the erstwhile Nellore district.

Addressing the gathering of foreign investors in renewable energies and officials of the State government after performing ‘bhumi puja’ for the Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Production Complex in Kakinada, Mr. Naidu said, “Soon, we (Andhra Pradesh) will launch satellites from the Hope Island. It will come soon, and Kakinada will have a lot of advantages in the field of technology and innovation.”

“The Greenko Group is evincing interest in being a part of the State government’s Space City project that includes developing satellite launching facility. In a recent interaction, Greenko Founder and Group CEO Anil Kumar Chalamalsetty has shown interest in the Space City project on the Hope Island,” said Mr. Naidu.

“Kakinada will go to the next level with innovations and technologies when the Space City project commences,” said Mr. Naidu.

Formed with the sediments brought in by the Godavari river a century ago, the 18-km-long spit of land, locally known as Hope Island, serves as a natural barrier from calamities and a natural facility for a safe navigational route for the operation of the two ports — Kakinada Anchorage Port and Deep-Sea Port.

Opposite to the Hope Island, on the land front, is the base of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC). The island is inhabited by fisherfolk and is the winter home for 42 species of birds and a breeding ground for Olive Ridley turtles.