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NewsThe HinduMonday, 12 October 2026NEW

Reservation for Mayors of 17 Municipal Corporations in A.P. finalised

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Summary
Five Mayor posts are reserved for women (general) and backward Classess each, followed by four for unreserved, two for Scheduled Castes and one for Scheduled Tribes
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedMonday, 12 October 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 405 districts
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCWMinistry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesWomenSHGsWomen Entrepreneurs
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
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Social Protection241 tracked→Gender & Women39 tracked→Urban Development54 tracked→
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