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.