Pawan Leads AP From 24th to No.1 Rank

Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Raj department has emerged as a national leader with strong reforms and clear governance under Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. In just 22 months, the department moved from a weak system to one of the best performing in the country.

Earlier, during the YCP government, this sector faced serious issues. Local roads were in poor condition and many panchayat works were delayed or neglected. This created dissatisfaction among people and became one of the reasons for the Jagan’s defeat. After Pawan Kalyan took charge of the department under the leadership of Chandrababu Naidu, the system started moving in a new direction with clear focus on development and accountability.

The focus has been on making village bodies stronger, independent, and self sustaining. With this approach, Andhra Pradesh secured the number one rank in the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan rankings, a major jump from 24th place earlier.

One of the biggest highlights was conducting over 13,000 Gram Sabhas in a single day across the state. This created a record and helped plan development works worth thousands of crores with direct public participation. The government also brought new energy into the system by giving promotions to around 10,000 employees, improving efficiency at all levels.

Infrastructure saw rapid growth. Thousands of kilometers of CC and BT roads were built, including connectivity to tribal areas. Many remote villages now have better transport access, improving daily life. Sanitation also improved with innovative systems like waste collection vehicles and cost effective drainage solutions.

In rural employment, the focus shifted from just providing work to improving livelihoods. Farmers benefited through farm ponds, water tanks, and cattle sheds, strengthening agriculture support.

Digital governance added transparency. Face recognition attendance and online systems reduced irregularities and ensured proper fund usage. Panchayats are now functioning as stronger local units.

At the national level, several villages from Andhra Pradesh won top awards in categories like women friendly governance, good governance, and poverty reduction.