The Andhra Pradesh administration has introduced the new AP Jagananna Palle Velugu Program 2026. Through this initiative, the state government plans to deploy 400,000 LED street lamps across 2,000 locations throughout the region. These selected areas currently lack street lighting as they were not included in previous development projects. The program aims to promote environmental conservation, eliminate dark zones within the state, and enhance safety for women. Additionally, the AP cabinet has approved the implementation of a modern Complaint Monitoring System.
The AP Street Light Deployment Scheme, alongside the new Complaint Management System, will bolster security in remote regions. The LED Street Light CMS will engage village secretaries to resolve issues regarding non-operational lights. Approximately 7,000 energy support staff will be assigned to handle these reports. Furthermore, the efforts of 2.7 lakh village volunteers will be leveraged to identify and notify authorities about faulty street lights.
The CMS structure will feature dedicated personnel at the assembly constituency, revenue division, and district levels to oversee and coordinate the maintenance and repair of the lighting infrastructure.
AP Jagananna Palle Velugu Initiative 2026
Comprehensive details regarding the upcoming AP Jagananna Palle Velugu Initiative 2026 are provided below.
Installation of 4 Lakh Additional LED Street Lights in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has committed to installing 400,000 additional LED street lights across the state. These will supplement the existing network of 2.5 million lights. Under the AP Jagananna Palle Velugu Initiative 2026, these units will be placed in 2,000 rural areas that were previously unserved. Key advantages of this rollout include:
- LED street lights experience a much slower rate of degradation compared to conventional options.
- Because they lack filaments, these lights are highly durable and have an exceptionally long operational lifespan.
- LED technology is free from hazardous materials like mercury.
- Lower maintenance requirements and reduced heat emission make them ideal for remote deployment.
- These lights are energy-efficient while providing superior illumination, which directly improves road safety for women.
- The project will significantly minimize dark zones in rural areas.
- The new LED units offer better color rendering capabilities compared to traditional street lamps.
The deployment of LED street lighting provides numerous advantages, including environmental friendliness and long-term cost savings for the state.
Complaint Monitoring System (CMS) for Street Lighting
The state government has delegated the management of the Streetlight Complaint Monitoring System (CMS) to village secretariats. This decision follows feedback from 80% of public representatives who were dissatisfied with previous maintenance efforts. The policy was finalized during a high-level meeting led by the Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy, on June 30, 2020.
Reports indicate that while 90% of representatives were satisfied with the quality of light provided by EESL-installed LED units, there was widespread frustration regarding repair delays. Consequently, the government is upgrading the CMS to ensure faster resolution of issues.
Moving forward, 7,000 junior linemen and 260,000 village volunteers will collaborate on this CMS initiative. Working alongside APSEEDCO and local Discoms, the government intends to optimize the grievance process to ensure every village in the state remains well-lit.