Metro India News | AMARAVATI

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has revived the long-stalled vision of Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s capital city, setting into motion a flurry of development activities that had been shelved for over five years under the previous government. Once a symbol of ambition and modernity, Amaravati had languished in political limbo, with large-scale infrastructure left abandoned and investor confidence shaken.

Soon after assuming office, Naidu prioritized Amaravati’s reconstruction, initiating a series of decisive measures to restart halted projects and restore the city’s original master plan. In a major boost, the state government has already completed tenders for 68 projects worth Rs.42,360 crore. These projects are now underway, he confirmed. Additionally, 851 acres of gravel from local quarries have been allocated to the CRDA (Capital Region Development Authority) for construction purposes.

Naidu’s administration also secured fresh financial commitments to support the revival. The World Bank, which had earlier withdrawn its funding due to policy uncertainty during the prior regime, has now sanctioned a long-term loan of Rs.15,000 crore. Additionally, the Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has approved a Rs.11,000 crore loan to finance trunk infrastructure and essential services.

The approved works include re-tendering of the High Court complex, Assembly building, government offices, and residential quarters for officials. The Amaravati Metropolitan Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has also been restructured and empowered to oversee timely execution with strict monitoring. Infact, CRDA issued tenders to construct a total of five towers — four dedicated to the Secretariat and one for the HoD offices — with an estimated total cost of Rs.4,668 crore.

Naidu’s renewed push has also received tacit support from the Union Government, which has cleared pending grants and assured cooperation in expediting centrally-sponsored projects in the region. With clear political will and a coordinated financing strategy, Amaravati’s transformation has once again begun to gather pace. Soon Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Amaravati has also been confirmed, where he will officially resume the stall works of the capital city.

“Amaravati is not just a capital—it’s the dream of five crore people,” Naidu declared during a review meeting. “We are committed to making it a world-class city with sustainable infrastructure and inclusive growth.” The coming months are expected to witness visible progress, marking a significant turnaround from the years of neglect.