List of governors of Andhra Pradesh Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Governor of Andhra Pradesh
Incumbent S. Abdul Nazeer since 24 February 2023 (2023-02-24)
Style	His/Her Excellency
Reports to	President of India Government of India
Residence	Raj Bhavan, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Appointer	President of India
Term length	At the pleasure of the president
Precursor	Governor of Andhra State
Inaugural holder	Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi
Formation	1 November 1956; 68 years ago (1956-11-01)
Salary	₹350,000 (US$6,000) (per month)

The state of Andhra Pradesh in India has had 24 Governors since 1953

The Governor of Andhra Pradesh is like the state's main representative, similar to how the President of India represents the whole country. They are the official head of state for Andhra Pradesh, an Indian state. The President of India chooses the Governor. Governors are usually from a different state than the one they are appointed to.

Even though the Governor is the official head, the real power to make decisions lies with the Chief Minister and their team of ministers. The Governor's official home is the Raj Bhavan, located in Vijayawada.

The person currently serving as Governor is S. Abdul Nazeer. He took office on February 24, 2023. The longest-serving Governor so far was E. S. L. Narasimhan.

Becoming Governor
- What You Need
Governor's Responsibilities
- Types of Powers
History of Governors
- Early Years (1953-1956)
- United Andhra Pradesh (Since 1956)
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Becoming Governor

To become the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, a person needs to meet certain requirements. These rules are written in the Constitution of India.

What You Need

Be a citizen of India.
Be at least 35 years old.
Not be a member of the national parliament or the state legislature.
Not hold any other paid government job.

Governor's Responsibilities

The Governor has several important jobs and powers. These powers help them manage the state and ensure laws are followed.

Types of Powers

Executive Powers: These are about managing the state's daily business. This includes appointing important officials and sometimes removing them.
Legislative Powers: These powers relate to making laws. The Governor works with the state's law-making bodies, like the Saasana Sabha (Legislative Assembly) and Saasana Mandali (Legislative Council).
Discretionary Powers: These are special powers the Governor can use on their own judgment in certain situations.

Besides these, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh is also the head, or ex-officio Chancellor, of many state universities. This means they play a role in guiding these educational institutions. Some of these universities include Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra University, and Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (Anantapur).

History of Governors

The role of Governor in Andhra Pradesh has a rich history. The state itself was formed in different stages.

Early Years (1953-1956)

The first state called Andhra State was created in 1953. It included the Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions, which were separated from the Madras State. The first Governor of Andhra State was Chandulal Madhavlal Trivedi.

United Andhra Pradesh (Since 1956)

On November 1, 1956, the Hyderabad State joined with Andhra State. This created the larger state of United Andhra Pradesh. Later, on June 2, 2014, United Andhra Pradesh was divided into two new states: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Governors have continued to serve the state through all these changes.

The timeline below shows all the Governors who have served Andhra Pradesh since 1956.