Centre gave only Rs 7,907 crore to Andhra Pradesh
5 years, 6 months ago

Centre gave only Rs 7,907 crore to Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: While BJP leaders have been claiming that the Centre had released abundant funds to Andhra Pradesh that has been facing worst financial crisis due to bifurcation, an analysis of the data acces-sed from the Union finance ministry shows that the state has received only Rs 7,907 crore in the first three years as central assistance under the AP Reorganisation Act. Over the last three years from 2016, only Rs 450 crore was released for the construction of the new capital city Amaravati. While the then state government said it had submitted all Detailed Project Reports of Amaravati construction, the Centre claimed that it didn’t receive any DPRs from the Chandrababu Naidu government. While the Centre had pro-mised to release Rs 350 crore per annum for the development of the seven backward districts of Rayalaseema and north Andhra region, it had not released any money for these backward regions after 2016-17.

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Govt. accords administrative sanction to 20 engineering works costing ₹11,468 crore in Amaravati
1 day, 13 hours ago

Govt. accords administrative sanction to 20 engineering works costing ₹11,468 crore in Amaravati

The Hindu  

The Government of Andhra Pradesh on January 8, 2025 accorded administrative sanction to 20 engineering works in the capital city Amaravati valued at ₹11,468 crore. The CRDA had so far approved capital works costing approximately ₹50,000 crore and it was in the process of mobilising funds from the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, HUDCO and other lending agencies. had been …

Andhra Pradesh CRDA approves additional capital works in Amaravati costing ₹2,723 crore
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Andhra Pradesh CRDA approves additional capital works in Amaravati costing ₹2,723 crore

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority approved various building and infrastructure works in Amaravati costing about ₹2,723 crore in its 44th meeting held on Monday Briefing media persons about it, Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana said that while focussing on transforming Amaravati into a vibrant capital city of global standards, the government was preparing plans to develop all the …

New Year to Herald Work on Capital Amaravati
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

New Year to Herald Work on Capital Amaravati

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu will start his Amaravati 2.0 capital at the beginning of New Year 2025, aiming to complete the world-class capital in three years. A recent cabinet meeting headed by him granted permission to the CRDA to undertake 45 engineering works worth Rs 33,137.98 crore for construction of quarters for IAS officers, gazetted officers and class …

Amaravati development: World Bank approves $800 million loan
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Amaravati development: World Bank approves $800 million loan

The Hindu  

In a major boost to the development of Amaravati, the greenfield capital city of Andhra Pradesh, the World Bank on Thursday approved the $800 million loan for the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program. approves works worth ₹24,276 crore in capital city of Amaravati Tano Kouame, the WB’s Country Director for India, stated that with its urban population expected to double …

Andhra capital Amaravati gets World Bank approval for USD 800 million loan
3 weeks ago

Andhra capital Amaravati gets World Bank approval for USD 800 million loan

India Today  

The World Bank has given the green light to fund the development of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh’s new capital city. The USD 800 million loan, approved on Thursday in Washington, will help establish Amaravati as a major economic centre in the state. “The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors yesterday approved the USD 800 million Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program aimed …

Andhra Pradesh approves Rs 24,276 crore for Amaravati infrastructure projects
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Andhra Pradesh approves Rs 24,276 crore for Amaravati infrastructure projects

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority, chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,276 crore for the development of greenfield capital Amaravati, Municipal Minister P Narayana announced on Monday. "The 43rd CRDA meeting approved Rs 24,276 crore funds for the construction of trunk roads, layouts, and iconic bhavans in Amaravati capital," he stated. …

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj receive ₹10.46 crore for development
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj receive ₹10.46 crore for development

Hindustan Times  

PRAYAGRAJ As preparations ramp up for Mahakumbh-2025, the Prayagraj Municipal Corporation and six Nagar Panchayats have received over ₹10.46 crore from the state government to carry out developmental projects. The funds, part of 2% of the stamp duty collected in the first quarter of the current financial year, have been distributeded The funds, part of 2% of the stamp duty …

Andhra government approves Amaravathi development works worth Rs 8,821 crore
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Andhra government approves Amaravathi development works worth Rs 8,821 crore

India Today  

The TDP-led government in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday approved development works worth Rs 8,821.44 crore for the capital city of Amaravathi. He also said that the CRDA, at its previous meetings, approved works worth Rs 11,471 crore, which has now increased to Rs 20,292.46 crore following Tuesday's meeting. Pointing out that tenders had been called for works worth Rs 41,000 …

State to Complete Amaravati Development Works in 3 Years
2 months ago

State to Complete Amaravati Development Works in 3 Years

Deccan Chronicle  

The state government aims to complete all developmental works for capital Amaravati in three years. The minister stated that a meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority was held and took several key decisions, including the call for fresh tenders for several works except for those related to the high court and assembly. The World Bank has agreed to give …

Amaravati Project to Launch in December
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Amaravati Project to Launch in December

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Municipal administration and urban development minister Ponguru Narayana on Saturday indicated that construction work at the new capital Amaravati is likely to start from December 1. He disclosed that Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu is keen on completing the Amaravati capital project within four years.“We are proceeding with our plans keeping this target,” Narayana said. CREDAI Andhra Pradesh chairman …

AP to Get Rs.80,000 Crore Central Funds for Various Projects, Says Union Minister Chandrasekhar
5 months, 1 week ago

AP to Get Rs.80,000 Crore Central Funds for Various Projects, Says Union Minister Chandrasekhar

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Central funds of around Rs.80,000 crore are coming to Andhra Pradesh in the form of various projects and more funds will be channelled to the state through central schemes. Addressing the media in Guntur on Sunday, Union minister of state for rural development, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, said,”No one had expected that the Centre would give as high as Rs.15,000 crore …

Telangana Government presents State Budget with total outlay of ₹2.91 lakh crore
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Government presents State Budget with total outlay of ₹2.91 lakh crore

The Hindu  

The Telangana State Government has presented ₹2.91 lakh crore Budget for the Financial Year 2024-25 with emphasis on welfare and development of agriculture and allied sectors. Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka introduced the Budget in the Assembly on July 25 with estimated revenue expenditure of ₹2.2 lakh crore and capital expenditure of ₹33,487 crore. The Finance Minister presented the Budget, …

Budget 2024: ₹15,000 crore financial package to develop Andhra Pradesh’s capital city Amaravati
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: ₹15,000 crore financial package to develop Andhra Pradesh’s capital city Amaravati

Hindustan Times  

Presenting her seventh consecutive Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23 announced a special financial support package of ₹15,000 crore for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital city during the financial year 2024-25. Presenting the Union Budget 2024-25, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹ 15,000 crore financial package for development of Andhra Pradesh's new capital city Amaravati “Recognizing …

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman on Tuesday presented her seventh Union Budget, announcing Rs.15,000 cr for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Budget portfolio The FM said that the government will ensure all efforts to fulfil the commitments in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Describing it as a lifeline of Andhra Pradesh, Sitharaman said …

AP awaits Centre's nod for release of Rs 16,000 cr for Polavaram
10 months ago

AP awaits Centre's nod for release of Rs 16,000 cr for Polavaram

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government is awaiting the Union Cabinet nod for fund release of nearly Rs16,000 crore from the Centre to resume the Polavaram irrigation project works, before issue of the EC notification for the general elections. Out of the total estimated cost of about Rs 31,000 crore for the project with the dam height set at 41.14 metres …

Centre says no shortage of funds for Polavaram Project
1 year, 4 months ago

Centre says no shortage of funds for Polavaram Project

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Union Jal Shakthi minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has made it clear that there is no shortage of funds for constructing the Polavaram Irrigation Project, as the central government has declared it as a national project. Bharat maintained that in accordance with the union minister’s reply, central government has been releasing funds as per submission of bills certified by the …

Off-budget borrowings of Andhra Pradesh government put at ₹79,815 crore, says Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

Off-budget borrowings of Andhra Pradesh government put at ₹79,815 crore, says Centre

The Hindu  

The Central government has said that the off-budget borrowings by the Andhra Pradesh government will be considered as State government loans. Andhra Pradesh government’s off-budget borrowings stand at ₹79,815 crore and the excess over the borrowings by the State government will be adjusted in the subsequent financial years, it has said. Giving a reply to a question raised by TDP …

PM launches projects worth Rs 6,100 crore in Warangal, says Centre took care of Telangana
1 year, 6 months ago

PM launches projects worth Rs 6,100 crore in Warangal, says Centre took care of Telangana

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for development initiatives worth Rs 6,100 crore in poll-bound Telangana's Warangal on Saturday morning. ": Prime Minister Narendra Modi during theâ€æ pic.twitter.com/Zq3lJ8lMFP — ANI July 8, 2023 Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari, Union Tourism Minister and newly-appointed president of BJP in Telangana G Kishan …

Centre To Release Rs 17,140 Crore For Polavaram After Getting Cabinet Approval
1 year, 7 months ago

Centre To Release Rs 17,140 Crore For Polavaram After Getting Cabinet Approval

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Centre has promised AP to expedite the release of Rs 17,140 crore after taking a cabinet approval for this, so as to ensure relief to the Polavaram project-affected people. Union water resources minister Gajendrasingh Shekawat held a meeting in New Delhi on Thursday on the Polavaram project with the officials from AP including water resources secretary Syamala Rao, …

Three Capitals: Sajjala slams Opposition
1 year, 9 months ago

Three Capitals: Sajjala slams Opposition

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Adviser to the government on public affairs, Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, has asked the opposition parties including the BJP to explain why they are opposing decentralisation and how to achieve the impossible – of procuring Rs 1 lakh crore for the establishment of the capital in Amaravati. He clarified that the Jagan Reddy government increased annuity and was developing Amaravati …

TS seeks centre nod to raise Rs 9,000 crore
2 years, 6 months ago

TS seeks centre nod to raise Rs 9,000 crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana State government has sought the Centre’s approval to raise Rs 9,000 crore through the auction of bonds in the second quarter of the current fiscal. The state government submitted the intent to raise Rs 3,000 crore in July, Rs 3,000 crore in August and Rs 3,000 crore in September. Following severe objections raised by the state government …

TS got only Rs 1.6L cr from Centre: Harish
2 years, 8 months ago

TS got only Rs 1.6L cr from Centre: Harish

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Centre has received Rs 3,65,797 crore through taxes from Telangana since the formation of state in 2014-15 to 2020-21. In return, the Centre has released Rs 1,68,647 crore to Telangana state during this period, finance minister T. Harish Rao said on Saturday. Harish Rao said the BJP-government at the Centre owed Rs 7,183 crore from the allocations of …

AP govt presents Rs 2.56 lakh crore budget for 2022-23
2 years, 9 months ago

AP govt presents Rs 2.56 lakh crore budget for 2022-23

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday presented the Budget for 2022-23 with a proposed expenditure of Rs 2.56 lakh crore and a projected revenue deficit of Rs 17,036 crore. Finance Minister Buggana Rajendranath presented the ambitious budget although the government fell short of its expenditure estimates in 2021-22 by a whopping Rs 55,182 crore. With the next assembly elections …

Amaravati is ‘the’ capital, rules HC
2 years, 10 months ago

Amaravati is ‘the’ capital, rules HC

New Indian Express  

June 2, 2014 - Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act comes into force September 1, 2014 Location of new capital city finalised December 30, 2014 APCRDA Act comes into effect and APCRDA was established January 2015 Voluntary land pooling scheme announced March 2015 - Consent for 33,000 acres obtained from farmers May 25, 2015 - Submission of Capita City Plan by the …

Centre spending Rs 93,656 crores for Telangana roads including RRR; Kishan Reddy
2 years, 10 months ago

Centre spending Rs 93,656 crores for Telangana roads including RRR; Kishan Reddy

The Hindu  

Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy has said that Telangana got utmost priority regarding laying of new roads and it reflects with 2,483 km of national highways added in the last seven years compared to 2,511 km that existed before the Modi government assumed power. Revealing further allocations to Telangana, he said that since the new State was formed, 75 …

Centre allocates ₹73,000 crore for MGNREGA for 2021-22 fiscal
3 years, 5 months ago

Centre allocates ₹73,000 crore for MGNREGA for 2021-22 fiscal

Hindustan Times  

The Centre has allocated ₹73,000 crore at the Budget Estimate stage for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The allocated budget is 34% less than the revised estimate of ₹1,11,500 crore 2020-21 financial year, a statement released by the ministry of rural development on Tuesday revealed. “During the previous financial year 2020-21, at …

With Major Allocation to Agri Sector, Telangana Govt Presents Budget of Rs 2-lakh Crore
3 years, 9 months ago

With Major Allocation to Agri Sector, Telangana Govt Presents Budget of Rs 2-lakh Crore

News 18  

With special focus on the agriculture sector, Telangana Finance Minister T Harish Rao on Thursday presented a budget of Rs 2,30,825 crore for the financial year 2021-22. Following is a list of some of the major allocations of the budget: — Panchayati Raj, Rural Development Department – Rs 29,271 crore — CM Dalit Empowerment – Rs 1,000 crore. – Old …

Centre Released Over Rs 3,024 Crore under Nirbhaya Fund to States and UTs, Says Govt
4 years, 3 months ago

Centre Released Over Rs 3,024 Crore under Nirbhaya Fund to States and UTs, Says Govt

News 18  

New Delhi: The Centre has released an amount of over Rs 3,024 crore under the Nirbhaya fund out of which states have utilised around Rs 1,919 crore, the Women and Child Development Ministry said on Friday. Responding to a question in the Lok Sabha, Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani gave out state-wise data of release and utilization of …

Andhra Pradesh Row: Capital City Decided by State Govt, No Role in It, Centre Tells High Court
4 years, 5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Row: Capital City Decided by State Govt, No Role in It, Centre Tells High Court

News 18  

Amid the row over the Andhra Pradesh capital issue, the Centre on Thursday maintained it has "no role" as the capital city of a state is decided by the respective state government even as the High Court made certain critical observations on the expenditure incurred. A division bench, comprising Justices Rakesh Kumar, AV Sesha Sai and M Satyanarayana Murthy, while …

Telangana govt presents tax-free budget for 2020-21; Rs 1,82,914 Cr expenditure proposed
4 years, 10 months ago

Telangana govt presents tax-free budget for 2020-21; Rs 1,82,914 Cr expenditure proposed

India TV News  

The Telangana government on Sunday a presented a tax-free budget for 2020-21, proposing an expenditure of over Rs 1,82,914 crore with major allocations made for farming, irrigation, social security pensions, rural and urban development among others. It is estimated that surplus in budget estimates is Rs 4,482.12 crore, while the fiscal deficit is Rs 33,191.25 crore, state Finance Minister T …

Chandrababu Naidu urges YS Jagan Mohan Reddy not to shift AP capital from Amaravati, says investments may be withdrawn
4 years, 11 months ago

Chandrababu Naidu urges YS Jagan Mohan Reddy not to shift AP capital from Amaravati, says investments may be withdrawn

Firstpost  

Naidu said if the present government – which is already in debt – does not honour the agreements, it will dent the image of the state. New Delhi: Ahead of a special session of Andhra Pradesh Assembly called to decide on a proposal to have three capitals, TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday urged Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan …

Andhra govt sets up panel to study report suggesting three capitals
5 years ago

Andhra govt sets up panel to study report suggesting three capitals

Live Mint  

Hyderabad: The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday set up a 'high-power committee’ to examine recommendations of the G. N. Rao-led expert committee on decentralization of the state’s capital between Amaravati, Visakhapatnam and Kurnool. On 20 December, the expert committee, formed by the state government to look into AP’s development, recommended having Visakhapatnam as the executive capital and Kurnool as the …

Andhra CM proposes to create ‘concept cities’ in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Anantapur
5 years, 1 month ago

Andhra CM proposes to create ‘concept cities’ in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Anantapur

Live Mint  

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday proposed to set up ‘concept cities’ in the Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Anantapur regions. Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a statement from his office, also said that land, water and power supply will be provided at nominal rates to set up industries. The chief minister also took a swipe at …

Andhra to keep finances in mind for Amaravati works
5 years, 4 months ago

Andhra to keep finances in mind for Amaravati works

India TV News  

Hinting that resumption of construction works in state capital Amaravati will take more time, the Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday said it would keep in mind the state's financial position while proceeding with the works. The first such meeting held by him since assuming office in May was held amid uncertainty on the capital's future created by statements of his …

Who will fund the Amaravati capital city project now?
5 years, 5 months ago

Who will fund the Amaravati capital city project now?

Live Mint  

With both the World Bank and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank deciding to not fund the Amaravati capital city project in Andhra Pradesh, all eyes are on the state government as to how it will raise more funds for the same. The World Bank released a statement last week, clarifying that it took the decision based on the Government of India …

Union Budget 2019: Centre shatters dreams of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
5 years, 6 months ago

Union Budget 2019: Centre shatters dreams of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Union Budget presented on Friday has delivered a big shock to the two Telugu states. Under tax devolutions, Telangana state will get Rs 1,157.69 crore more in the current financial year compared to the previous year. The Central government has projected Rs 2,33,079 crore additional funds under tax and non-tax revenue in the current financial year, but it …

Hyderabad: Civic body is left only with Rs 15 crore for roads
5 years, 10 months ago

Hyderabad: Civic body is left only with Rs 15 crore for roads

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government’s flagship Strategic Road Development Plan could grind to a halt as the corporation is running out of money. An official said the corporation had utilised Rs 380 crore which was raised through municipal bonds, with the government standing security, to build skyways, grade separators and rotaries. Under the SRDP, the corporation has to construct seven skyways, …

TD govt presents poll ticket' budget
5 years, 11 months ago

TD govt presents poll ticket' budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Terming it as a ‘vote on account’ Budget, finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu on Tuesday presented a '2,26,177.53 crore Budget that is being seen as the Telugu Desam’s ticket to return to power in the forthcoming elections. While revenue expenditure is estimated to increase by around 20.03 per cent, capital expenditure is estimated to grow by around 3.20 per cent …

Budget 2019: Rs 2,022 crore more from Centre next fiscal
5 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2019: Rs 2,022 crore more from Centre next fiscal

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana state will get Rs 2,022.37 crore more from the Centre in 2019-20 compared to current financial year under state’s share. In the current financial year, the central government estimated that it will get Rs 14,80,649 crore as tax revenue from the states, which became Rs 14,84,406 crore in the revised estimate. Under Goods and Services Tax, Telangana is …

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