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Politics
Congress Calls for Dedicated Development Board in Kotia
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 05:43 AM
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The Indian National Congress has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to establish a dedicated development board for the mineral‑rich Kotia region to address tribal concerns.
The Indian National Congress has formally demanded that the Andhra Pradesh government set up a dedicated development board for the Kotia region. The board would oversee infrastructure, resource management and welfare schemes for the area’s tribal population.
Kotia is known for its abundant mineral resources, including bauxite, manganese, graphite and even gold. The presence of these resources has attracted significant attention from state authorities.
The Andhra Pradesh government has been actively courting the local tribal communities, offering promises of development and investment to secure their support. Congress argues that a specialized board would ensure that the region’s resources are managed transparently and benefits reach the people.
The demand comes amid growing concerns that tribal rights and environmental safeguards may be overlooked amid rapid mining activity. Congress seeks a structured approach to balance economic interests with community welfare.
Kotia is known for its abundant mineral resources, including bauxite, manganese, graphite and even gold. The presence of these resources has attracted significant attention from state authorities.
The Andhra Pradesh government has been actively courting the local tribal communities, offering promises of development and investment to secure their support. Congress argues that a specialized board would ensure that the region’s resources are managed transparently and benefits reach the people.
The demand comes amid growing concerns that tribal rights and environmental safeguards may be overlooked amid rapid mining activity. Congress seeks a structured approach to balance economic interests with community welfare.