Ministry of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development
| Minister of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development | |
|---|---|
| Pan̄cāyatī Rāj mariyu Grāmīṇābhivr̥d'dhi Śākha Mantrī | |
| Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development | |
| Abbreviation | PR&RD |
| Member of | Andha Pradesh Cabinet |
| Reports to | Governor of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Legislature |
| Appointer | Governor of Andhra Pradesh on the advice of the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh |
| Precursor | Budi Mutyala Naidu |
| Inaugural holder | Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu |
| Formation | 8 June 2014 |
| Website | Official website |
The Minister of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development or simply Rural Development Minister, is the head of the Department of Panchayat Raj and Rural Development of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
The incumbent minister of the rural development department is the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan from Janasena Party.