# Nagababu gets Cabinet rank as AP GREEN chairperson

2026-08-17T07:35:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Andhra Pradesh has appointed MLC Konidela Nagababu as Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Andhra Pradesh Society for Greening & Reforestation for Ecological Enrichment (AP GREEN). The government has granted him Cabinet-rank status for this role. AP GREEN aims to increase the state's forest and tree cover to 50% by 2047. The Cabinet rank does not make Nagababu a minister, the Environment portfolio is held by Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, his brother. Greatandhra reports that Nagababu will lead long-term greening initiatives, while TrackTollywood adds he will oversee major green projects across the state. Nagababu is also a Jana Sena general secretary. His appointment shifts his focus from film events, where he recently appeared with son Varun Tej, to environmental leadership.

## Coverage

- greatandhra.com <https://www.greatandhra.com/politics/andhra-news/nagababu-gets-cabinet-rank-as-ap-green-chairperson/>
- tracktollywood.com <https://tracktollywood.com/naga-babu-cabinet-rank-ap-green-chairman/>

This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources. Last updated 2026-08-17T17:26:44+00:00.

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