Sat Jan 11 08:17:31 UTC 2025: ## Andhra Pradesh Renames Housing Colonies

**Amaravati, January 11, 2025** – The Andhra Pradesh government has officially renamed the “YSR Jagananna Colonies” to “PMAY-NTR Nagars,” according to a government order issued on Friday. The decision, announced by Special Chief Secretary Ajay Jain, reflects a shift in the recognition of funding for the housing projects.

The government order cites a proposal from the Managing Director of the A.P. State Housing Corporation Limited. The MD highlighted that while state resources provided land for the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)-Urban Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) scheme, the houses themselves were constructed using funds from both the central and state governments. Therefore, the name change to “PMAY-NTR Nagars” was suggested and approved.

The “YSR Jagananna Colonies” were initially named by the previous government as part of the Navaratnalu-Pedalandariki Illu scheme. While land allocation commenced under that scheme, the construction of the houses remains incomplete. The renaming reflects the current government’s emphasis on the central government’s role in the project’s funding.

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