Naidu’s Amaravati dilemma: where to start and how to proceed?
6 months ago

Naidu’s Amaravati dilemma: where to start and how to proceed?

The Hindu  

While welcoming suggestions from people on how to develop the Amaravati capital city, particularly in the view of the “devastation caused to the infrastructure projects in the last five years under the YSRCP term,” Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said after a field visit to the capital region on June 20, that “he is not able to understand what to do, where to start and how to proceed.” Mr. Naidu was addressing the media and the Amaravati farmers at under-construction CRDA Project Office. White Paper soon Mr. Naidu said the government would release a White Paper on the status of the Amaravati capital city project very soon so that its actual position could be understood. Chandrababu NaiduAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister Responding to a question, Mr. Naidu said, “The government will not use the Praja Vedika site. Jagan Mohan Reddy made many attempts to ruin the capital city and its brand, but people protected it by defeating him in the general elections,” Mr. Naidu said.

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New Year to Herald Work on Capital Amaravati
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18 hours, 45 minutes 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 …

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

Govt to complete Polavaram project by Oct 2026: Naidu
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6 days, 19 hours ago

Govt to complete Polavaram project by Oct 2026: Naidu

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday expressed confidence that the Polavaram major irrigation project being constructed on Godavari River would get the recognition of an iconic project in the country. Accompanied by his cabinet colleagues, irrigation department officials and engineers belonging to contracting firms, Naidu visited the Polavaram project site in …

Amaravati will also be a hub for employment, education, healthcare: Naidu
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1 week, 3 days ago

Amaravati will also be a hub for employment, education, healthcare: Naidu

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has asserted that Amaravati is a people’s capital, and will also provide employment opportunities for the youth. On the second day of the Collectors’ conference on December 12, 2024, Mr. Naidu reviewed the construction of the capital city Amaravati. Mr. Naidu said several knowledge economy universities were coming to the region. Earlier, CRDA …

Amaravati set for transformation as projects worth Rs 11,000 crore approved
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Amaravati set for transformation as projects worth Rs 11,000 crore approved

India Today  

In a significant boost to Amaravati's development, the Capital Region Development Authority has approved projects worth Rs 11,467 crore. As part of the plan, Rs 2,498 crore has been allocated for constructing 360 kilometres of trunk roads aimed at enhancing connectivity within the capital region. Water management infrastructure, including reservoirs and gravity canals across Pala Vagu and Kondaveeti Vagu, will …

Polavaram to Be Ready by 2027: CM Naidu
1 month ago

Polavaram to Be Ready by 2027: CM Naidu

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a schedule in the state assembly on Tuesday to complete the Polavaram irrigation project works by 2027. This, he said, would involve a cost of Rs 70,000 crore, and “ensure water for every acre of land.” This would also help avoid drought in Andhra Pradesh, the CM said while taking part in …

State to Complete Amaravati Development Works in 3 Years
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Tightrope walk for Amaravati
3 months 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 …

Chandrababu Naidu for Amaravathi being developed as Artificial Intelligence city
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chandrababu Naidu for Amaravathi being developed as Artificial Intelligence city

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday directed officials to formulate plans to develop Amaravathi as the city of Artificial Intelligence. The officials also informed Naidu that 60 per cent of the jungle clearance works were complete in the capital region and the Chief Minister told them to use drones for assessing and for supervising the jungle clearance …

Amaravati Project to Launch in December
3 months, 4 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 …

Work on construction of Amaravati capital city will commence in three months, says Municipal Administration Minister Narayana
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Work on construction of Amaravati capital city will commence in three months, says Municipal Administration Minister Narayana

The Hindu  

Works pertaining to the construction of Amaravati capital city will commence in another three months, according to P. Narayana, Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development. Mr. Narayana, who inspected the progress of the ‘jungle clearance’ works on August 24, said the government would restart all works that were halted by the previous YSRCP government. A central park would be …

Ex-minister blames Andhra CM Naidu for Polavaram Irrigation Project setbacks
4 months ago

Ex-minister blames Andhra CM Naidu for Polavaram Irrigation Project setbacks

New Indian Express  

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM: Former minister and YSRC leader Chelluboyina Srinivasa Venugopala Krishna expressed concern over the mismanagement of the Polavaram Irrigation Project under the leadership of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and attributed the setbacks and financial loss incurred by the project to Naidu’s hasty and ill-conceived decisions. Speaking to the media in Rajamahendravaram on Monday, Chelluboyina alleged that Naidu resorted to …

‘Jagan Reddy’s govt destroyed Andhra economy': Naidu releases white paper on state finances
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Jagan Reddy’s govt destroyed Andhra economy': Naidu releases white paper on state finances

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday released a white paper, accusing the previous YSRCP government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy of destroying the state's economy and causing a loss of up to ₹7 lakh crore. While releasing the white paper on state's finances in the Andhra Pradesh assembly, Naidu alleged that under Reddy's leadership, the growth of …

Budget 2024: ₹15,000 crore financial package to develop Andhra Pradesh’s capital city Amaravati
4 months, 4 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 …

Amaravati: The promised land
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

First cabinet meeting of Naidu to discuss major issues today
5 months, 4 weeks ago

First cabinet meeting of Naidu to discuss major issues today

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The first meeting of the state cabinet will be held on Monday. It would discuss major issues including fulfilment of the poll promises, restart of the Amaravati capital works, the Polavaram project and disbursement of the hiked social security pensions from July 1. The cabinet meeting would be held at 10am in the First Block of the Secretariat at …

YSRCP government Amaravati, alleges CM Naidu
6 months ago

YSRCP government Amaravati, alleges CM Naidu

Hindustan Times  

Describing Amaravati as the people’s capital, Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday regretted that the capital city had been subjected to extensive damage during the previous regime of YSR Congress Party. Speaking to reporters after undertaking a tour of the capital city region for more than four hours, Naidu said several constructions like the state assembly building, …

Amaravati Capital will be completed in two years: Ponguru Narayana
6 months, 1 week ago

Amaravati Capital will be completed in two years: Ponguru Narayana

New Indian Express  

NELLORE: Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development Ponguru Narayana has reiterated his commitment to complete the construction of Amaravati Capital City within two years, as originally envisioned by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu to make it one of the top five cities globally. Hitting out at the YSRC regime for increasing taxes and introducing the burdensome garbage tax, Narayana …

HistoriCity | Amaravati: A brief history of the city that Chandrababu Naidu wants to build again
6 months, 1 week ago

HistoriCity | Amaravati: A brief history of the city that Chandrababu Naidu wants to build again

Hindustan Times  

In his fourth term as chief minister Chandrababu Naidu has renewed his promise to build a grand capital of Andhra Pradesh at Amaravati, a small town in the coastal Guntur region. Naidu’s choice of Amaravati seems to be rooted in its glorious history as the capital of the ancient Satavahana dynasty, which is believed to be located at the nearby …

What's next for Amaravati, the dream capital of Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu?
6 months, 1 week 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 will be Andhra Pradesh’s only capital’: Naidu before taking oath
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Amaravati will be Andhra Pradesh’s only capital’: Naidu before taking oath

Hindustan Times  

Amaravati will be the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh and the earlier government’s plan of three capitals for the coastal state will be junked, chief minister-designate N Chandrababu Naidu said on Tuesday, a day before he takes oath at a high-profile ceremony in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu, Jana Sena president Pawan Kalyan …

Amaravati to be sole capital of Andhra Pradesh, says Chandrababu Naidu ahead of his swearing-in as CM
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Chandrababu Naidu says my second sign on coming to power will be on repealing the land titling Act
7 months, 1 week ago

Chandrababu Naidu says my second sign on coming to power will be on repealing the land titling Act

The Hindu  

TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday alleged that Chief Minister Y.S. Addressing a public meeting in Undi Assembly constituency in West Godavari district, Mr. Naidu alleged that Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy ignored three key issues — Polavaram project, Amaravati and Special Category Status. The Act poses a threat over the ownership of the land.” Mr. Naidu tore a …

A Telugu film on plight of Amaravati farmers?
1 year, 1 month ago

A Telugu film on plight of Amaravati farmers?

Deccan Chronicle  

It seems that filmmakers are fascinated to make films on real-life issues. Along the lines of Bollywood director Vivek Agnihotri who made ‘The Kashmir Files’, Telugu filmmaker Bhanu Shankar is reportedly making a hard-hitting film ‘Amaravati Files’ to showcase the pain and anguish of thousands of farmers of Amaravati region in Andhra Pradesh. “The farmers in and around Amaravati began …

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, 2 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 …

Amaravati for all, says Jagan before housing project launch
1 year, 5 months ago

Amaravati for all, says Jagan before housing project launch

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy will set the foundation stone for the mega housing programme under Navaratnalu Pedalandariki Illu on Monday, July 24, at Krishnayapalem in Amaravati. The mega housing programme faced many hurdles, as pro-Amaravati farmers lodged petitions in courts, claiming demographic imbalance due to housing colonies for poor. Beneficiary Eepuri Jeevaratnam's house has been built as …

Naidu slams Jagan for 'failing' to develop Amaravati as capital city
1 year, 5 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, 6 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 …

YSRC MP terms Naidu anti-poor', seeks Amaravati as public capital'
1 year, 7 months ago

YSRC MP terms Naidu anti-poor', seeks Amaravati as public capital'

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: YSR Congress MP Nandigam Suresh welcomed the AP High Court’s verdict allowing the government to allot housing sites to the poor in Amaravati, stating that Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam was discriminating against the poor, “who are the fuel of the society”. MP Suresh accused Chandrababu Naidu’s cohort of hindering Jagan Mohan Reddy’s plan to allot 50,000 housing …

Amaravati will remain as capital of Andhra Pradesh and no scope for three capitals: Chandrababu Naidu
1 year, 7 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, 8 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 …

YSRCP govt. should develop Amaravati as the one and only capital of Andhra Pradesh, says BJP
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Naidu is mastermind of Amaravati farmers’ yatra: Kakani
2 years, 2 months ago

Naidu is mastermind of Amaravati farmers’ yatra: Kakani

Deccan Chronicle  

NELLORE: Agriculture minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy said that Chandrababu Naidu was the producer, director, script and screenplay writer for the ongoing Amaravati farmers’ padayatra. Addressing the media at his residence here on Sunday, Kakani alleged that Naidu sent party men, including cadres, under the guise of farmers in the yatra. “The intention of Chandrababu Naidu is to incite people and …

Minister Dharmana takes on Naidu for organising padayatra
2 years, 3 months ago

Minister Dharmana takes on Naidu for organising padayatra

Deccan Chronicle  

VISHAKAPATNAM: Revenue minister Dharmana Prasadarao alleged that Opposition leader Chandrababu Naidu was instigating the farmers to hold the padayatra. Addressing a press conference in Srikakulam, the minister said people of north Andhra would not keep quiet if a campaign was started against the selection of Visakhapatnam as the administrative capital. “You want us to remain as daily wage earners, mason …

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 …

TD has started new drama to collect funds, says Perni Nani
2 years, 3 months ago

TD has started new drama to collect funds, says Perni Nani

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Former minister and YSR Congress MLA Perni Venkataramaiah alias Nani has accused Telugu Desam chief N. Chandrababu Naidu of starting Amaravati Maha Padayatra 2.0 from Venkatayapalem to Arasuvilli only to fool people and collect funds from them. “TD leaders resort to padayatra in the name of collecting funds only to convert their black money acquired through real estate business …

Funds shortage slows Amaravati development
2 years, 8 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 …

Do not trivialise Amaravati issue: Naidu
4 years, 3 months ago

Do not trivialise Amaravati issue: Naidu

The Hindu  

TDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday slammed the government for describing the Amaravati issue as a problem concerning a mere 29,000 farmers who had parted with their lands for construction of the capital city. “Any damage to Amaravati will cause severe loss and injustice to all sections of people in the State,” Mr. Naidu observed while addressing the …

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