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Agriculture
Andhra Pradesh Announces New Land Reform Measures to Boost Rural Equity
✍️ newindianexpress.com
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 10:31 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh government unveiled a fresh land reform package aimed at revising land ownership rules and improving record‑keeping to benefit farmers and promote equitable land use.
The state government of Andhra Pradesh has introduced a comprehensive land reform framework intended to overhaul existing land‑ownership regulations. Officials said the package seeks to modernise land records, address issues of landlessness and create a more transparent system for land transactions.
Key objectives of the reforms include revising land‑ceiling limits, facilitating the consolidation of fragmented holdings and streamlining the process of updating cadastral data. The measures are designed to provide clearer titles to small and marginal farmers, thereby enhancing their access to credit and government schemes.
Authorities expect the reforms to improve agricultural productivity and attract investment in rural areas by reducing disputes over land and ensuring fairer distribution. The implementation will be overseen by the state's revenue department and is planned to roll out over the coming year.
Key objectives of the reforms include revising land‑ceiling limits, facilitating the consolidation of fragmented holdings and streamlining the process of updating cadastral data. The measures are designed to provide clearer titles to small and marginal farmers, thereby enhancing their access to credit and government schemes.
Authorities expect the reforms to improve agricultural productivity and attract investment in rural areas by reducing disputes over land and ensuring fairer distribution. The implementation will be overseen by the state's revenue department and is planned to roll out over the coming year.