Preparations Underway for National Games in Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh Sports Minister M Ram Prasad Reddy announced in the Assembly on Friday that the state government is planning to host the 2028 National Games in Amaravati, following instructions from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
Addressing the Legislative Assembly, Reddy confirmed, “We are devising plans to host the 2028 National Games with Amaravati as the host city, in line with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s directions.” He further highlighted the state government’s commitment to promoting sports by stating that Andhra Pradesh has implemented one of the country's best sports policies. Additionally, the minister pointed out that the sports quota in state government jobs has now been increased to three percent, a step aimed at boosting sportsmanship and encouraging talented athletes.
No Immediate Plans for District Reorganisation: Revenue Minister Satya Prasad
In related administrative developments, Andhra Pradesh Revenue Minister A Satya Prasad clarified in the Legislative Council that neither the government nor the Chief Commissioner of Land Administration is actively considering proposals to reorganise districts within the state at the moment. However, he did acknowledge specific proposals submitted at district levels.
Prasad mentioned a recent proposal forwarded by the Bapatla district collector to restructure the revenue divisions of Bapatla, Chirala, and Repalle, creating a new revenue division headquartered at Addanki. Likewise, the Sri Sathya Sai district collector has recommended establishing a new revenue division in Madakasira. Local legislators have also proposed the creation of new revenue divisions in Yemmiganur and Udayagiri.
Minister Satya Prasad additionally criticised the previous YSRCP government, alleging that the districts were reorganised in an "unscientific manner" in 2022.
