Vijayawada, March 30:
In a major administrative reshuffle aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has promoted ten officials as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Zilla Praja Parishads (ZPPs) for the 2025–26 panel year. The move, part of the broader Andhra Pradesh ZP CEOs Promotion, was formalized through G.O.Rt. No. 228 issued by the Panchayat Raj & Rural Development (PR&RD) Department. Officials said the decision is expected to enhance efficiency in rural administration and accelerate development programmes across distri
Andhra Pradesh ZP CEOs Promotion: Key District-Level Postings
Under the Andhra Pradesh ZP CEOs Promotion, several senior officers currently serving as District Panchayat Officers (DPOs), Deputy CEOs, and Divisional Development Officers (DDOs) have been elevated. R. Venkat Raman has been appointed CEO of ZPP Srikakulam, while V.V.V.S. Lakshmana Rao continues in East Godavari.
P. Jagadamba has been posted to West Godavari, and J. Aruna will serve in Krishna district. V. Jyothi Basu continues as CEO in Guntur.
Other key appointments include B. Chiranjeevi (Prakasam), L. Sreedhar Reddy (SPSR Nellore), and G.V. Ramana Reddy (Kurnool). M. Sudhakar Reddy has been assigned to Ananthapuramu, while R. Ramachandra Reddy will serve in YSR Kadapa.
Additionally, G. Siva Sankar has been directed to report to the government for further posting, indicating further administrative adjustments under the Andhra Pradesh ZP CEOs Promotion initiative.
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Andhra Pradesh ZP CEOs Promotion: Rules, Conditions and Governance Impact
The government clarified that the Andhra Pradesh ZP CEOs Promotion is temporary and subject to review. These promotions may be revised depending on administrative needs or the outcome of pending legal proceedings.
Officials have been instructed to assume charge within 15 days, failing which their promotion will be automatically cancelled. This strict condition underscores the government’s intent to ensure timely implementation.
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The Andhra Pradesh ZP CEOs Promotion is expected to significantly strengthen rural governance by improving coordination among local bodies, speeding up welfare scheme delivery, and enhancing accountability at the district level.
Zilla Praja Parishad CEOs play a critical role in executing rural development policies, making this reshuffle a strategically important step toward better governance and service delivery.
