A.P. capital works in Amaravati will be completed in three years, says MA&UD Minister Narayana

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister P. Narayana on Tuesday asserted that the construction of Amaravati was progressing swiftly and will be completed within three years, ‘regardless of any conspiracies or political hurdles’.

Addressing the media after inspecting the key sites, including Sakamuru reservoir, Kondaveeti Vagu, Gravity Canal, and Anantavaram Park, the Minister reiterated the commitment of the government to developing Amaravati as a world-class capital.

Mr. Narayana announced that 4,000 houses for government officials and employees would be completed by March 2026, while road and drainage works were nearing completion.

Designs for the layout roads will be finalised by IIT experts by the end of August. Canal works, including Kondaveeti Vagu (23.6 km), Palavagu (16.5 km), and Gravity Canal (7.84 km), are being widened and deepened to prevent flooding. Reservoirs at Sakamuru, Krishnayapalem, and Neerukonda are under construction with a combined storage capacity of 0.53 rmc ft, he said.

Lease payments

Referring to the issue of the farmer lease payments, Mr. Narayana said that 900 farmers were yet to receive funds due to issues such as incorrect bank accounts or land sales, but their cases were being reviewed. So far, over 18,000 of the 25,000 farmers have received their dues, the Minister said.

Responding to criticism that no work is taking place, Mr. Narayana invited the ‘detractors’ to visit Amaravati and witness the progress. He emphasised that 30% of the capital area is dedicated to greenery under the Blue-Green Capital concept and that the Krishna Riverfront Development works would begin soon.

Highlighting international support, the MA&UD Minister said Singapore has renewed its trust in Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. “The previous government strained the ties with Singapore, but Mr. Naidu is rebuilding that relationship. Singapore officials will visit Amaravati in ten days,” Mr. Narayana said.

Mr. Narayana was accompanied by Amaravati Development Corporation Chairperson Lakshmi Parthasaradhi, CRDA Chief Engineer Gopalakrishna Reddy, CEO Dhanunjaya, other officials, and representatives of contracting agencies during the inspection.