The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly introduced a bill to rename Village and Ward Secretariats as Swarna Gram and Swarna Ward. Minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneyaswamy clarified that all departments functioning under the new structure will continue and staff will receive promotions, along with strengthened monitoring mechanisms.

What Is the Swarna Gram & Swarna Ward Bill?

The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed:

Renaming Village Secretariats to Swarna Gram
Renaming Ward Secretariats to Swarna Ward
Amending the existing law to formalize the name change

The move comes after administrative changes made to the Secretariat system introduced during the YSR Congress Party regime.

Objectives of the Bill

According to Minister Dola Bala Veeranjaneyaswamy:

Achieve “Swarna Andhra” through strengthened grassroots governance
Provide improved citizen services
Identify local youth skills
Promote work-from-home opportunities
Create sustainable livelihoods

Clarity on Jobs & Promotions

The minister made key assurances in the Assembly:

All departments operating in Swarna Gram & Ward offices will continue
Employees will be given promotions
A three-tier monitoring system has been established
₹1,000 per month allocated for stationery and internet expenses per office

This clarification aims to remove uncertainty among Secretariat staff.

Political Context

The minister stated that the coalition government is strengthening a system that was allegedly flawed during the previous YSRCP government, signaling continued political differences over administrative reforms.

Key Entities

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly – Introduced the bill
Dola Bala Veeranjaneyaswamy – Announced and explained the proposal
YSR Congress Party – Previous ruling party linked to the original Secretariat system

Final Verdict

The Swarna Gram and Swarna Ward Bill formalizes the rebranding of the Secretariat system while assuring job security and promotions for employees. With financial support and a structured monitoring system in place, the government aims to project the reform as both administrative strengthening and grassroots empowerment.