Andhra Pradesh FM skirts Amaravati development in state budget
2 years, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh FM skirts Amaravati development in state budget

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The AP annual budget presented in the state assembly on Friday had no mention of Capital. Finance minister Buggana Rajendranath skirted the issue of Amaravati development in view of the recent high court verdict on the Three Capitals plan. The Amaravati farmers and Opposition parties including Telugu Desam had expectations that the budget would allot funds for Amaravati development. The Three Capitals plan had been part of the budgetary speech of finance minister Rajendranath and in the Governor’s speech too in the last two years. Telugu Desam leaders including party general secretary Nara Lokesh criticised the government for not allocating funds for the Amaravati Capital project despite the orders from the high court.

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Andhra Pradesh CRDA approves additional capital works in Amaravati costing ₹2,723 crore
2 weeks, 5 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 …

Former bureaucrat urges Chief Minister to focus on developing North Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema, not just Amaravati capital
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Former bureaucrat urges Chief Minister to focus on developing North Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema, not just Amaravati capital

The Hindu  

Sarma from the city has written a letter to Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, urging him to focus on the development of North Coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema as well. He said that by focussing on Amaravati alone and investing ₹50,000 to ₹60,000 crore in the name of development of Amaravati Capital, injustice will be done to these two regions. He …

Andhra Pradesh approves Rs 24,276 crore for Amaravati infrastructure projects
3 weeks, 4 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. …

North Andhra projects ignored in budget: FDNA
1 month, 4 weeks ago

North Andhra projects ignored in budget: FDNA

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: There was mixed reaction to the state budget presented by the NDA Alliance government in the assembly on Monday. General secretary of Forum for Development of North Andhra A. Aja Sharma said the budget disappointed the people of north Andhra as the issue of steel plant privatisation was not mentioned. The government announced that it would take up an …

Andhra Pradesh budget 2024: Rs 29,909 crore allocated to education sector, focus on rural development
2 months ago

Andhra Pradesh budget 2024: Rs 29,909 crore allocated to education sector, focus on rural development

India TV News  

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav on Monday presented the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, totaling Rs 2,94,427.25 crore. Sectoral Allocations: Education : Rs 29,909 crore allocated for school education. Rural Development: Rs 16,739 crore allocated for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development, overseen by Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan. Agriculture and Rural Development: Significant emphasis on agricultural welfare, with …

AP govt to table budget on Monday, with four months left in FY
2 months ago

AP govt to table budget on Monday, with four months left in FY

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government is expected to present the state budget on Monday, during the assembly session starting tomorrow, according to official sources. The TDP-led NDA government had previously promulgated an ordinance approving a Vote-on-Account budget of Rs 1.3 lakh crore for the period from August to November. Earlier, the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government had presented …

Tightrope walk for Amaravati
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tightrope walk for Amaravati

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has a big test in store in the form of the Herculean task of resuming and completing the delayed development of Amaravati during his tenure. Challenges ahead Mr. Naidu faces the challenge of re-engaging international partners, such as the Singapore government and Japan, who played a significant role in preparing the Amaravati master …

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 …

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Contrasting Views on Telangana State Budget Allocation: Reactions on the Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Rama Rao- BRS working president The allocation of Rs.72,659 crore for agriculture and allied sectors shows the Congress government's recognition of agriculture as the backbone of the state's economy. Allocations to relieve farmers of the loan burden with Rs.2 lakh waiver at one go, Rythu Bima, crop insurance, paddy bonus, …

Letters to The Editor — July 26, 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — July 26, 2024

The Hindu  

The Budget The Finance Minister may issue rebuttals, but the facts stare at your face. Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, coalition partners of the ruling BJP-led government have got the most allocations. While Bihar received almost ₹59,000 crore, Andhra Pradesh got ₹15,000 crore for developing its capital Amaravati. Kurien As a student in Madras Christian College in the 1970s, I remember …

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 …

Amaravati: The promised land
6 months, 1 week ago

Amaravati: The promised land

The Hindu  

In Thullur in Guntur district of coastal Andhra Pradesh, people still wince when they remember the sound of armed police personnel marching through the narrow lanes of the village about four years ago. The situation was so bad that we had to show our Aadhaar cards to step out of our homes.” A. Rajani, a farmer from Thullur, says, “Not …

What's next for Amaravati, the dream capital of Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

What's next for Amaravati, the dream capital of Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu?

Hindustan Times  

On October 22, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Amaravati, envisioned as the ‘futuristic capital’ of Andhra Pradesh. **EDS: IMAGE VIA PMO** Amaravati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with TDP supremo and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate N Chandrababu Naidu at the latter's swearing-in ceremony, in Amaravati, Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Eight years and seven months later, with …

Amaravati to be sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, says Chandrababu Naidu ahead of his swearing-in as CM
7 months ago

Amaravati to be sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, says Chandrababu Naidu ahead of his swearing-in as CM

India TV News  

A day before his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu made a significant announcement regarding the state's administrative future. As the first Chief Minister of bifurcated Andhra Pradesh between 2014 and 2019, he had floated the idea of Amaravati as the capital city. Chandrababu Naidu set to take oath as Andhra …

Amaravati capital works to restart on June 12
7 months ago

Amaravati capital works to restart on June 12

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Amaravati capital works would be restarted from Uddandarayunipalem on June 12. “The government will resolve the issues of farmers in this connection,” he said.The CS said an action plan would be framed to speed up the construction works immediately after the swearing-in ceremony of the new government on June 12.The chief secretary, along with CRDA officials, conducted a …

Poll result to ease suspense on A.P. capital city
7 months, 1 week ago

Poll result to ease suspense on A.P. capital city

The Hindu  

The election results in Andhra Pradesh for the 25 Lok Sabha and 175 Assembly constituencies, the counting for which will be taken up on June 4, is expected to ease the suspense on the State’s capital. It will be Amaravati if the TDP-BJP-JSP Alliance comes to power and Visakhapatnam if the YSR Congress Party returns to power, putting an end …

BJP Will Develop Amaravati as Andhra’s Capital: Rajnath
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Will Develop Amaravati as Andhra’s Capital: Rajnath

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada / Kakinada / Visakhapatnam: Union defence minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed that Bharatiya Janata Party will develop Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh’s capital. Several leaders raised the issue of AP’s capital, responding to which Rajnath Singh recalled that earlier, BJP had passed a resolution in support of Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Speaking in Visakhapatnam …

Amaravati is capital of AP, it has master plan, says Centre
1 year, 1 month ago

Amaravati is capital of AP, it has master plan, says Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Union housing and urban affairs ministry has recognised Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh and affirmed that the city is having an active master plan for its development. MP Javed Ali Khan posed a question citing the fact that 39 per cent of the state capitals do not have active master plans even as this was essential …

My father is languishing in jail due to the influence being exerted by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, alleges Lokesh
1 year, 2 months ago

My father is languishing in jail due to the influence being exerted by Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, alleges Lokesh

The Hindu  

Telugu Desam Party national general secretary N. Lokesh has expressed anguish that his father and former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has been in jail for the last 43 days for allegedly masterminding the skill development scam, while all the other accused in the case are out on bail as Chief Minister Y.S. Mr. Lokesh said that Mr. Jagan Mohan …

Amaravati will be the only capital of AP, says Bhuvaneswari
1 year, 3 months ago

Amaravati will be the only capital of AP, says Bhuvaneswari

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: In what could be her first policy statement, imprisoned former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s wife Bhuvaneswari has reiterated Telugu Desam Party’s stand that Amaravati will be the only capital city of Andhra Pradesh. She interacted with farmers from Amaravati, who had converged on to Rajamahendravaram in support of Chandrababu Naidu, who had been jailed in the city’s Central …

Naidu slams Jagan for 'failing' to develop Amaravati as capital city
1 year, 6 months ago

Naidu slams Jagan for 'failing' to develop Amaravati as capital city

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Telugu Desam president Nara Chandrababu Naidu has castigated Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for his “failure” to develop Amaravati as the capital city and instead adopting a policy of AP having three capitals. Addressing the TD leaders and activists at party headquarters on Friday, he said if Amaravati had been developed as a capital city, it would have …

Amaravati is BJP's priority as capital: Veerraju
1 year, 7 months ago

Amaravati is BJP's priority as capital: Veerraju

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: BJP state unit president Somu Veerraju said on Wednesday that his party was firm on keeping Amaravati as the state capital and would provide all necessary amenities including connectivity from other districts, if it is elected to power. “We also helped get three new trains to Amaravati, he said. In addition, the Centre had sanctioned funds for three flyovers …

‘Three capitals’ in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Three capitals’ in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to have three capitals — Visakhapatnam as an executive capital, while Amaravati and Kurnool as legislative and judicial capitals, respectively — brought the development of Amaravati to a grinding halt three years ago. Explained | The three capitals issue of Andhra Pradesh As a consequence of the decentralisation move which is intended to achieve balanced …

Amaravati will remain as capital of Andhra Pradesh and no scope for three capitals: Chandrababu Naidu
1 year, 8 months ago

Amaravati will remain as capital of Andhra Pradesh and no scope for three capitals: Chandrababu Naidu

The Hindu  

Stating that the Amaravati will remain as only capital for Andhra Pradesh forever, Telugu Desam Party president N. Chandrababu Naidu criticised that Chief Minister Y.S. Mr. Naidu said that the farmers at Amaravati came forward and gave 33,000 acres under the Land Pooling Scheme, for the development of the capital city. Mr. Naidu said, “Had Mr. Jagan revealed his idea …

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 …

TD leader slams Andhra Pradesh government over diversion of borrowed funds
1 year, 9 months ago

TD leader slams Andhra Pradesh government over diversion of borrowed funds

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh government diverting borrowed funds raises questions as to how the state will develop in such a scenario, a Telugu Desam Party politburo member said. TDP leader Yanamala Ramakrishnudu noted that the state stood only 19th in the country in terms of direct benefit transfers, even as the lion's share of the 2023-'24 budget, more than Rs …

Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh as on date, Union government informs Rajya Sabha
1 year, 11 months ago

Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh as on date, Union government informs Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has made it clear that as on date, Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Reorganisation Act, the Union government had constituted an expert committee to study alternatives for setting up the new capital for the State of Andhra Pradesh and sent its report to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for necessary action. Capital …

Explained | Andhra Pradesh’s capital conundrum
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained | Andhra Pradesh’s capital conundrum

The Hindu  

The story so far: Ever since the State of Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated by the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act of 2014, creating the State of Telangana and the State of Andhra Pradesh, the issue of a capital city has always been a contentious issue for A.P. High Court gave a verdict stating that the State government should follow through with …

BJP to make Amaravati capital, says Veerraju
1 year, 11 months ago

BJP to make Amaravati capital, says Veerraju

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Explaining the BJP’s stand on the location of Andhra Pradesh capital, state party president Veerraju has said, “We are committed to have Amaravati as the capital.” Talking to the media here on Sunday, Veerraju said the central government has sanctioned thousands of crores to build the capital at Amaravati. Veerraju and Rajya Sabha member GVL Naraismha Rao paid rich …

YSRCP govt. should develop Amaravati as the one and only capital of Andhra Pradesh, says BJP
2 years, 2 months ago

YSRCP govt. should develop Amaravati as the one and only capital of Andhra Pradesh, says BJP

The Hindu  

The State government has no option but to develop Amaravati as the one and only capital of the State, Bharatiya Janata Party MLC and the party’s State election in-charge Vakati Narayana Reddy said. “Though the Centre had provided ₹2,000 crore for developing the capital at Amaravati, the YSRCP government had resorted to delaying and diversionary tactics to cover up its …

Shifting capital from Amaravati impossible: Yanamala
2 years, 2 months ago

Shifting capital from Amaravati impossible: Yanamala

Deccan Chronicle  

KAKINADA: Former finance minister and Telugu Desam senior leader Yanamala Ramakrishnudu on Sunday asserted that constitutionally, it is impossible to shift the capital of Andhra Pradesh from Amaravati. Addressing a round table meeting on “Amaravati is the Capital” in Kakinada on Sunday, Ramakrishnudu pointed out that the Andhra Pradesh High Court has given its verdict in favour of Amaravati farmers. …

Andhra Pradesh restarts efforts to develop Amaravati
2 years, 3 months ago

Andhra Pradesh restarts efforts to develop Amaravati

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The YSRC government resumed its efforts to handle the Amaravati issue by proposing the area’s development as a municipality with inclusion of 22 villages in it. As the earlier efforts of establishing AMC proved futile, the government now decided to establish Amaravati Municipality with 22 villages in which 19 villages belong to Thullur Mandal and rest three to Mangalagiri …

Andhra Pradesh starts developmental works in capital Amaravati
2 years, 6 months ago

Andhra Pradesh starts developmental works in capital Amaravati

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government started development works in Amaravati on Monday following the directions of AP High Court. The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority commissioner Vivek Yadav launched the works by performing bhumi puja for Infrastructure development in Zone-4 of Amaravati. He said APCRDA would develop townships and sell plots through e-auction to raise money for development works …

HC directs AP to file status report on development of Amaravati
2 years, 8 months ago

HC directs AP to file status report on development of Amaravati

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The High Court has directed the Andhra Pradesh government to file a status report on implementation of its order on March 3, on development of Amaravati as capital city, and posted the case for next hearing to July 12. A division bench of Chief Justice Prashanth Mishra and Justices Satyanarayana Murthy and DVSS Somayajulu heard a petition filed by …

Funds shortage slows Amaravati development
2 years, 9 months ago

Funds shortage slows Amaravati development

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Government adviser Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Saturday maintained that no deadline can be given for the development of Amaravati as funds are the main constraint. Owing to the financial crunch, AP Chief Secretary has accordingly filed an affidavit in the AP High Court providing all details, Ramakrishna Reddy said. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s explanation that ₹ 1 lakh crore will …

Andhra Pradesh High Court Directs State Govt To Complete Construction Of Amaravati-Capital Region In 6 Months
2 years, 10 months ago

Andhra Pradesh High Court Directs State Govt To Complete Construction Of Amaravati-Capital Region In 6 Months

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the State government to construct and develop Amaravati capital city and capital region within six months as agreed in the terms and conditions under the provisions of APCRDA Act of 2014 and Land Pooling Rules, 2015. The Court, in its Judgment, remarked thus: "…State Legislature lacks competence to make …

High Court orders Andhra Pradesh to build Amaravati as capital
2 years, 10 months ago

High Court orders Andhra Pradesh to build Amaravati as capital

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: In a setback to the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh government, the AP High Court on Thursday said that the state government should follow the CRDA Act and ordered it to develop Amaravati as the capital, as per the master plan, within six months. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra in its final verdict …

Process on to make Capital Amaravati as biggest municipal corporation of AP
3 years ago

Process on to make Capital Amaravati as biggest municipal corporation of AP

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: All is set for the start of the process to develop capital Amaravati into the Amaravati Capital City Municipal Corporation. It was after the YSR Congress won power in 2019 that the state government detached some Amaravati villages and formed the Mangalagiri Tadepalli Municipal Corporation by merging the Mangalagiri and Tadepalli municipalities. Now, the government is promising to form …

Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes bill to repeal Act intending three capitals
3 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh Assembly passes bill to repeal Act intending three capitals

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday passed a Bill to repeal the controversial AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020, that was intended to establish three capitals for the state. Last year, the Union Home Ministry had informed the Andhra Pradesh High Court that the capital city of the state is a matter to be decided …

Amaravati belongs to all people in AP, not just farmers: CJ
3 years, 1 month ago

Amaravati belongs to all people in AP, not just farmers: CJ

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Prashant Mishra has made it clear that Amaravati belongs to all the people of Andhra Pradesh and not just to the farmers who offered their lands to build it. The chief justice observed that 30,000 farmers offered their lands voluntarily to build the capital city, Amaravati. Petitioner’s counsel Shyam Divan argued that at …

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 …

Andhra farmers’ protest to retain Amaravati as capital enters 200th day
4 years, 6 months ago

Andhra farmers’ protest to retain Amaravati as capital enters 200th day

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: TD president N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and save the Amaravati Capital City from “destructive strategies” of the Jagan Mohan Reddy government in the state. He told the PM that it is the duty of Central government to protect Amaravati in accordance with the spirit of AP Reorganisation Act, which recommended …

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passes bill to establish three capitals; YSR Congress likely to face uphill task in Upper House
4 years, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passes bill to establish three capitals; YSR Congress likely to face uphill task in Upper House

Firstpost  

Amravati: The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly late on Monday night passed the AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Bill, 2020 that intended to give shape to state government’s plan of having three capitals — executive capital in Visakhapatnam, legislative in Amaravati and judicial in Kurnool. Winding up a nearly 12-hour acrimonious debate on the Bill, Chief Minister YS …

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 Pradesh capital: Will decentralization plan be boon or bane?
5 years ago

Andhra Pradesh capital: Will decentralization plan be boon or bane?

Live Mint  

Will Andhra Pradesh finally settle with the idea of several decentralized capitals spread across the state? After losing Hyderabad, the capital of joint AP from 1956 to 2014, the coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions of the state are looking for a new capital—or perhaps several new ones. The four districts of Rayalaseema actually need more in terms of development, and …

Whither Amaravati?: on three capital cities for Andhra Pradesh
5 years ago

Whither Amaravati?: on three capital cities for Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Sometimes ideas can sound good, but when it comes to implementation they need to be tested for feasibility and, importantly, timing. Jagan Mohan Reddy hinted on Tuesday that the South African model of three capitals was best suited in his State and that his government would work towards this. Mr. Reddy’s idea seems to stem from the reasoning that a …

Fate of Amaravati hangs in a limbo
5 years ago

Fate of Amaravati hangs in a limbo

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: As many as 68 project works were under progress when the previous Telugu Desam government was voted out. On ground, the AP government led by Chief Minister Mr Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy stopped 47 works in Amaravati. According to reports, out of 29 villages making up the Amaravati capital region, some development was seen in Undavalli, Velagapudi and …

Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu to tour Amaravati on 28 November
5 years, 1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu to tour Amaravati on 28 November

Live Mint  

In view of the recent developments in Amaravati, including the termination of the startup area by state government, Telugu Desam Party national president and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will undertake a tour on 28 November of the upcoming capital city and will also meet farmers who gave up their lands for its development. A senior TDP …

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