Capital Amaravati: Restart of works, restoring faith
VIJAYAWADA: The NDA, under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, prioritized the revival of Amaravati immediately after the formation of the coalition government. The Union Government extended strong support by granting Rs 15,000 crore in financial assistance for capital development. In addition, Rs 2,245 crore was sanctioned for a new 57-km railway line connecting Amaravati.
According to official sources, a committee of experts was appointed to assess the status of stalled projects. After detailed consultations, 23 actionable recommendations were made and accepted. Issues with contractors are being resolved, and where necessary, fresh tenders will be floated. Full-fledged construction activity is expected to resume by December. Every precaution is being taken to avoid legal and technical hurdles.
While focusing on the relaunch of Amaravati, the State Government is also committed to delivering justice to the farmers who sacrificed their land. Efforts are underway to bring back leading organizations, including the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, a new law school, and XLRI University. Plans are also progressing to develop Amaravati as a leading AI city in India.
The Centre is providing all necessary financial and institutional support to transform Amaravati into a global city. It will bring in top-class institutions, digital infrastructure, urban transport systems, and green energy solutions.
The region will be developed as a model capital under India’s “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision. Amaravati holds immense potential in IT, AI, green energy, clean industries, education, and culture, and the Centre is committed to unlocking it, official sources said.
The Centre has committed Rs 15,000 crore for Amaravati’s development, facilitated through major multilateral institutions like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, each supporting with USD 800 million. An additional Rs 1,500 crore has been directly sanctioned by the Central Government. HUDCO has signed an agreement to extend Rs 11,000 crore, and further discussions are ongoing with banks and financial institutions to strengthen the funding base.
Meanwhile, the APCRDA is leading efforts to attract private investment through branding, PPP models, and Special Purpose Vehicles, ensuring financial sustainability and investor confidence.
Modi to launch Rs 64,000 crore works
A strategic land monetisation approach is being adopted to repay infrastructure loans and reinvest in further development. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Amaravati on May 2, hopes are high across the state. Modi will lay the foundation stone for Rs 64,000 crore worth of CRDA-approved works. Of these, Rs 41,000 crore worth of projects have completed the tendering process, with L1 bidders already assigned.
Seven iconic buildings, including a 250-metre-tall Assembly and a seven-storey High Court, will be completed within three years.
His visit is not just ceremonial, but it signals the return of national support and political will to complete a dream that was unjustly stalled.
With a determined government now in place, led by the TDP, JSP, and BJP, Amaravati’s future once again looks bright. This is no longer just about finishing roads and buildings, it is about restoring faith, honouring the sacrifices made by farmers, and building a capital that reflects the aspirations of every person in AP, a senior TDP leader explained.
