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PM Modi to Relaunch Amaravati Capital Project with ₹58,000 Crore Development Push

The greenfield capital city project in Andhra Pradesh aims for completion in three years, with foundation stones to be laid for key infrastructure and housing projects on May 2.

The 23-kilometre, eight-lane Seed Access Road, once covered in darkness, now has new transformers and LED lights (HT photo)
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Overview

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay foundation stones for projects worth over ₹58,000 crore in Amaravati, including administrative buildings, housing, and flood mitigation systems.
  • Key infrastructure includes a 50-storey GAD tower, Secretariat towers, a seven-storey High Court, Legislative Assembly, and 4,000 residential flats.
  • The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has completed over 80% of preparations for the May 2 event, expecting over 500,000 attendees, including 100,000 farmers from the Land Pooling Scheme.
  • The relaunch marks a political shift from the previous three-capitals policy, with the government targeting a three-year timeline to complete the Amaravati capital as per the master plan.
  • Additional projects include national highways, railway lines, and a missile test range, reflecting broader federal support for state infrastructure development.