The Andhra Pradesh government has officially restarted construction in Amaravati with a ₹160 crore tender, aiming to complete the capital development within three years.
The project was led by then-Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu with Dr. Ponguru Narayana serving as the Minister for Urban Development, who played a pivotal role in the planning, development, and implementation of the capital’s infrastructure.
Initially, the ambitious project aimed at creating a modern capital city with world-class facilities, but the construction work was halted in 2019 due to financial constraints and a change in government, which shifted the focus away from Amaravati. This halt led to uncertainties for the thousands of landowners who had contributed their land to the capital’s establishment.
On October 19, 2024, the construction of Amaravati was officially restarted marking a significant revival of the project. Dr. Ponguru Narayana emphasized the importance of resuming work and advocating for the efficient execution of the project to benefit the local communities who had made sacrifices for the capital’s vision. Narayana’s involvement is crucial as he continues to address the needs and concerns of the residents and landowners while promoting the development of Amaravati as one of the top 5 capitals.
Minister Ponguru Narayana recently met with HUDCO officials, Special Chief Secretary Anil Kumar Singhal, and HUCDO CMD Sanjay Kulshreshtha in Delhi. During this meeting, he outlined the government’s comprehensive policy for the construction of Amaravati and successfully secured a commitment for a ₹11,000 crore loan to the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (AP CRDA)