VIJAYAWADA: The Union Government has sanctioned Rs 2,787 crore for two major infrastructure projects in the capital region. The sanctioned amount includes Rs 1,329 crore for constructing residential quarters for central government employees and Rs 1,458 crore for the Common Central Secretariat (CCS).
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) will execute both projects. The announcement signals a new phase of development for Amaravati and is being viewed as the first major infrastructure win for the newly formed coalition government in the state.
Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar confirmed the approval on Tuesday, describing it as a crucial step in reviving Amaravati’s capital development.
“Good news for the people of Andhra Pradesh. We have secured Rs 2,787 crore from the Central Government for the CCS and staff quarters. This is a major step forward,” he said.
The Union Finance Ministry issued the necessary administrative approvals to the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry, setting in motion the long-pending proposals that had stalled during the previous administration. Originally drafted in 2018, these projects were shelved after a change in government and did not move forward during the five-year tenure of the YSRCP regime.
According to the Minister, the proposals were neglected over the past five years, leading to a complete standstill in the capital’s infrastructure development. The renewed sanction now marks a turning point under the coalition government led by CM Chandrababu Naidu. Dr Chandrasekhar credited the approval to persistent coordination between ministries, direct follow-up at multiple administrative levels, and the proactive role played by the coalition government.
He lauded the vision of CM N Chandrababu Naidu, the focused efforts of Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, and the coordination by Nara Lokesh for ensuring the project’s revival. This approval was secured as a result of continuous coordination between departments, personal follow-up in offices, and other initiatives by Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar.
The CCS aims to consolidate all central government departments under one roof in Amaravati, thereby improving administrative efficiency. “This is a testament to the Centre’s trust in AP’s development under the new government,” Dr Pemmasani stated. “On behalf of the people and government of AP, I extend heartfelt thanks to PM Narendra Modi, Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for their support,” he said.