Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the distribution of new pattadar passbooks bearing the State Emblem, calling it a New Year gift to farmers and a fulfilled election promise. The government is distributing 22 lakh passbooks in villages where re-surveys are complete, with distribution continuing until January 9. This initiative replaces previous land documents criticized for errors and political imagery, aiming to symbolize institutional authority and farmer welfare.