For years, the rural parts of Andhra Pradesh have waited for a government that listens, responds, and delivers. Now, just a year into the new NDA rule led by the TDP, signs of change are beginning to show. Villagers across the state are saying one thing- this time, it feels different.
As part of the government’s outreach campaign “Suparipalana Lo Tholi Adugu”, ministers and MLAs have been personally visiting every constituency since July 2nd. With booklets in hand, they are explaining what the government has done in its first year and are directly interacting with people. What’s surprising is the level of participation, not just from leaders, but from citizens too.
And the feedback from the villages? Overwhelmingly positive. People say they’re finally seeing real work happen on the ground. There are two key areas where villagers are clearly noticing the difference:
Roads That Actually Lead Somewhere
One of the most immediate changes people talk about is roads. In many interior regions, roads were either damaged, ignored, or completely missing in the previous YCP rule. Some villages located just 20 miles away from towns were still cut off due to bad roads.
Now, under the new government, rural roads are being built aggressively. Not just major roads, but even smaller internal routes that connect local habitations. What earlier governments dismissed as “too small” or “too expensive” are now being taken seriously. Wherever there’s a need, roads are being laid and people are noticing.
Schemes That Reach the Doorstep
Another major shift villagers point out is how welfare schemes are finally reaching homes directly. Programs like Pension (Rs 4000), “Thalliki Vandanam” (Rs 15,000 to each kid) which gives financial support to mothers based on the number of children are being praised for their transparency and impact.
Migration on the Decline
A bonus outcome of this renewed focus on rural development is a visible dip in migration. With proper roads and jobs under schemes like NREGA, people are choosing to stay in their villages rather than move to cities for survival. Though migration hasn’t stopped completely, in many areas it has slowed down, and that itself is a big win.
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