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Union Clears ₹2,787 Crore for Key Amaravati Projects

The funds empower CPWD to construct long-delayed government staff housing alongside the central secretariat in Amaravati.

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Overview

  • The Union government approved ₹2,787 crore on June 17 to kick-start stalled infrastructure work in Andhra Pradesh’s capital region.
  • ₹1,329 crore has been earmarked for General Pool Residential Accommodation to house Government of India staff in Amaravati.
  • ₹1,458 crore will fund the Common Central Secretariat, marking the first green light for the project since 2018.
  • The Central Public Works Department will oversee construction, with project costs set to be appraised in the upcoming PIB meeting.
  • These allocations underscore renewed centre-state collaboration under the NDA government to revive Amaravati’s development.