A.P. capital may get a Singapore touch
10 years, 4 months ago

A.P. capital may get a Singapore touch

The Hindu  

If the visiting Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his team of industrialists are to be believed, the Singapore Government is most likely to build a replica of its infrastructure near Vijayawada for the purpose of the capital city. Preparation of a detailed master plan by the officials of the Singapore government is underway and the city-state is also understood to have evinced interest in the construction of the capital city. ‘Farmers willing’ Mr. Naidu said farmers have already come forward to share 30,000 acres for the purpose of building the capital city. Meanwhile, it is learnt that the Singapore government has shown interest in participating in the construction of the entire capital city along with planned clusters.

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Singapore firms keen on developing Andhra new capital city | India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Singapore firms keen on developing Andhra new capital city | India TV News

India TV News  

Singapore: Two of Singapore's township developers are likely to bid for projects to develop Andhra Pradesh's new capital city, Amravati. Ascendas-Singbridge and Sembcorp Development have expressed interest in building the city project for which the master plan was submitted by Singapore to the Andhra Pradesh government yesterday. S Iswaran, Singapore's second minister for trade and industry, presented the final of …

Master plan for new A.P. capital unveiled
9 years, 8 months ago

Master plan for new A.P. capital unveiled

The Hindu  

The government of Singapore presented the master plan for the seed capital area of Andhra Pradesh’s future capital, Amaravati, to Chief Minster N. Chandrababu Naidu in Rajahmundry on Monday. The plan reveals for the first time the lay of the land, defining the exact locations of the main structures of the capital, such as the legislative and administrative hubs and …

Singapore submits master plan for a ‘very liveable city’
9 years, 10 months ago

Singapore submits master plan for a ‘very liveable city’

The Hindu  

Singapore’s Second Minister for Trade and Industry S. Iswaran handed over the master plan for Amaravathi, ‘People’s Capital of Andhra Pradesh’ to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu here on Monday, saying it would be a “very liveable city”. Addressing the media along with the Chief Minister after submitting the master plan, Mr. Iswaran termed it a “blueprint for Andhra Pradesh …

Andhra Pradesh’s Capital to be Named ‘Amaravathi’
9 years, 11 months ago

Andhra Pradesh’s Capital to be Named ‘Amaravathi’

The Quint  

The announcement was made by state Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu after the cabinet approved the name. Naidu told media that the Cabinet has passed a resolution accepting the master plan for the capital city and further modifications will be considered if necessary. Initially, the TDP had plans of naming the capital city after its founder leader NT Rama Rao, but …

Singapore diplomat to advise A.P. Govt.
10 years, 1 month ago

Singapore diplomat to advise A.P. Govt.

The Hindu  

Singapore Government has named Gopinath Pillai, Ambassador- at- large as special envoy to Andhra Pradesh to advise the State Government on various issues pertaining to capital region development including capital mobilisation and tourism. Mr. Pillai would give his advice on non-technical issues, while the joint working group set up by Singapore and A.P. Mr. Shanmugam said the first draft of …

Capital master plan by June, says Naidu
10 years, 2 months ago

Capital master plan by June, says Naidu

The Hindu  

A three-stage master plan on building the State capital, including a detailed action plan for seed capital region covering an area of eight sq.km would be submitted by two companies appointed by the Singapore government by June. While the stage-1 of the plan giving an overall vision would be ready by middle of next month, the stage-2 containing an action …

Andhra's capital plan draws activists', Opposition fire
10 years, 2 months ago

Andhra's capital plan draws activists', Opposition fire

India TV News  

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh government's efforts to pool thousands of acres of land to build a green-field capital on the banks of Krishna river have come under fire from social activists and opposition parties with questions raised on the land acquisition process and whether such a model is required at all in a predominantly agrarian state. CRDA Act makes no provision …

1st phase of capital masterplan to cover 50,000 acres
10 years, 2 months ago

1st phase of capital masterplan to cover 50,000 acres

The Hindu  

The first phase of master plan for the capital region being designed by the Government of Singapore will now cover 50,000 acres in Guntur district and would be completed in six months, Guntur MP and member of Capital planning committee, Galla Jayadev said here on Friday. An additional 20,000 acres would also be acquired to meet the needs of the …

Master plan for AP capital being readied
10 years, 2 months ago

Master plan for AP capital being readied

The Hindu  

The first phase of master plan for the capital region being designed by the Government of Singapore will now cover 50,000 acres in Guntur district and would be completed within six months, member of Parliament, Guntur and member of Capital planning committee, Galla Jayadev said here on Friday. The construction of new capital of Andhra Pradesh in VGTM region would …

Singapore team to give macro plan of action on capital today
10 years, 3 months ago

Singapore team to give macro plan of action on capital today

The Hindu  

The Singapore government entities involved in preparing the Master Plan for Andhra Pradesh capital region would submit a macro plan of action to the State government on Thursday, according to Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration Minister P.Narayana. Mr. Narayana, who accompanied a Singapore delegation on an aerial survey of the capital region in Krishna and Guntur districts, told reporters here on …

Singapore team initiates work on capital city design
10 years, 3 months ago

Singapore team initiates work on capital city design

The Hindu  

The Singapore delegation which met State Advisory Committee for New Capital here on Tuesday decided to work on the capital city design in three-phases. The Singapore government delegation which signed MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government on Monday commenced its work from Tuesday and held a meeting with the Advisory committee members. In the next 10 weeks, the Singapore team …

A.P., Singapore ink pact to build capital
10 years, 3 months ago

A.P., Singapore ink pact to build capital

The Hindu  

Taking forward Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s vision to build a world-class capital city, the Andhra Pradesh government on Monday inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore government for master planning and development of capital city and capital region of the State. The MoU was signed by D. Sambasiva Rao, Chairman of Infrastructure Corporation of Andhra Pradesh and Teo Eng …

Many Singapore firms keen on investing in A.P.: Naidu
10 years, 4 months ago

Many Singapore firms keen on investing in A.P.: Naidu

The Hindu  

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu is pinning hopes on his renewed contacts in Singapore to develop a world class capital city near Vijayawada. While banking on Singapore’s innovative urban housing model Punggol, which is meant for low income groups, Mr. Naidu says the subsidised housing project will prove to be a revolutionary change in bridging the gap …

Singapore offers help to develop new AP capital
10 years, 6 months ago

Singapore offers help to develop new AP capital

The Hindu  

A delegation led by former Prime Minister of Singapore Mr. Goh Chok Tong called on Chief Minister Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday and offered support from the Government of Singapore in developing the new capital city, infrastructure and industries. According to an official release here, the Chief Minister informed the delegation about the State government’s plans in transforming …

Singapore offers support to AP in development projects
10 years, 6 months ago

Singapore offers support to AP in development projects

India TV News  

Hyderabad: Government of Singapore is keen to work with Andhra Pradesh in infrastructural, industrial and capital city development efforts, a delegation from that country told Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu here today. The delegation, led by former Prime Minister of Singapore, Goh Chok Tong, called on the chief minister who informed them about the state government's plans in transforming Andhra …

India seeks Singapore's participation in infrastructure projects
10 years, 7 months ago

India seeks Singapore's participation in infrastructure projects

India TV News  

Singapore: India has sought more participation from Singapore in connectivity and infrastructure projects, especially along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, the Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor and in the northeast. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, addressing the inauguration of the ‘Year of India in Singapore' on Saturday, said the island nation could develop a virtual city or a ‘Little Singapore' somewhere along the …

India seeks Singapore investments in infrastructure projects
10 years, 7 months ago

India seeks Singapore investments in infrastructure projects

Live Mint  

Singapore: India on Saturday sought investments from Singapore in its infrastructure and connectivity projects along the ambitious Delhi-Mumbai and Chennai-Bangalore industrial corridors as well as in the north-eastern region. Kicking off an year-long celebration to mark 50th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties jointly with her Singaporean counterpart K. Shanmugam, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj said the occasion …

Singapore for high-level panel on urban development
10 years, 8 months ago

Singapore for high-level panel on urban development

The Hindu  

Singapore wants a joint ministerial committee set up to identify sectors in which India can best utilise the city state’s expertise in developing urban infrastructure, including in the building of “smart cities” and providing urban solutions. Singapore Foreign Minister K. Shanmugam, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week, told The Hindu in an interview here that Mr. Modi …

Singapore’s help sought to build ports, infrastructure
10 years, 8 months ago

Singapore’s help sought to build ports, infrastructure

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Government has sought Singapore’s expertise and technical know-how in building a series of ports, Smart cities and in establishing a petro-chemical corridor in the State. Mr. Kishore Babu told The Hindu that Andhra Pradesh government was planning to develop four major ports – Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Krishnapatnam and Gangavaram - and 16 medium to small ports. He said similarly …

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