Farmer Grievances
APCRDA Receives 35 Farmer Petitions at Weekly Grievance Day in Rayapudi
The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) on Monday conducted its weekly Grievance Day at its headquarters in Rayapudi, reaffirming its commitment to resolving the concerns of Capital Region farmers and agricultural labourers, receiving a total of 35 grievances. A Help Desk was established at the headquarters to resolve NPCI and bank linkage-related issues, and during Monday's programme, officials assisted several farmers in completing the NPCI linkage process, enabling lease payments to be credited directly to their bank accounts.
| Petitions received | 35 grievances |
|---|---|
| Event date | Monday, 28 July 2026 |
| Location | APCRDA headquarters in Rayapudi |
| Additional Commissioners present | A Bhargava Teja, Kollabathula Karthik and T Rahul Kumar Reddy |
| Weekly schedule | Every Monday from 10 am to 1 pm at the Rayapudi office |
| Petition topics | Reallocation of returnable plots allotted under the land pooling scheme and other issues affecting landowners and residents |
| Help Desk function | Resolve NPCI and bank linkage-related issues to facilitate timely disbursement of annual lease payments to Capital Region farmers |
| Alternative petition method | Petitions are accepted on all working days at the Citizen Grievance Centre (CGC) located at the headquarters |
What Happened
The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) on Monday conducted its weekly Grievance Day at its headquarters in Rayapudi, reaffirming its commitment to resolving the concerns of Capital Region farmers and agricultural labourers. A total of 35 grievances were received during the programme.
Capital Region farmers and village residents submitted their petitions to APCRDA Additional Commissioners A Bhargava Teja, Kollabathula Karthik and T Rahul Kumar Reddy.
Issues Raised
The petitions primarily concerned the reallocation of returnable plots allotted under the land pooling scheme and other issues affecting landowners and residents within the Amaravati capital region. The land pooling mechanism, which forms a core component of Amaravati's development model, involves voluntary contribution of agricultural land by farmers in exchange for developed plots and infrastructure benefits.
NPCI Bank Linkage Support
To facilitate timely disbursement of annual lease payments to Capital Region farmers, APCRDA has also established a Help Desk at its headquarters to resolve NPCI and bank linkage-related issues. During Monday's programme, officials assisted several farmers in completing the NPCI linkage process, enabling lease payments to be credited directly to their bank accounts.
Official Response and Timeline
The officials assured the petitioners that every effort would be made to resolve their grievances at the earliest, while explaining that certain issues require decisions at the Government level.
How to Submit Grievances
Grievance Day is conducted every Monday between 10 am and 1 pm at the APCRDA headquarters in Rayapudi. Petitions are accepted on all working days at the Citizen Grievance Centre (CGC) located at the headquarters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Land Pooling Scheme in Amaravati?
The land pooling mechanism involves voluntary contribution of agricultural land by farmers in exchange for developed plots and infrastructure benefits.
What issues are farmers raising in petitions?
The petitions primarily concern the reallocation of returnable plots allotted under the land pooling scheme and other issues affecting landowners and residents within the Amaravati capital region.
What is the new Help Desk for?
The Help Desk resolves NPCI and bank linkage-related issues to facilitate timely disbursement of annual lease payments to Capital Region farmers.
How often are Grievance Days held?
The weekly Grievance Day is held every Monday from 10 am to 1 pm at the Rayapudi office.
Can farmers submit petitions outside Grievance Day?
Yes, petitions are accepted on all working days at the Citizen Grievance Centre (CGC) located at the headquarters.
Who received the petitions on July 28?
Petitions were submitted to APCRDA Additional Commissioners A Bhargava Teja, Kollabathula Karthik and T Rahul Kumar Reddy.