Narayana: Amaravati Capital City will be completed in 3 years

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development, P. Narayana, reaffirmed the state government’s resolve to complete the construction of Amaravati, the state’s greenfield capital city, within three years, during a press briefing on the sidelines of the Bharat Summit 2025 in Hyderabad.

Speaking to reporters, Narayana emphasized the strategic importance of the project and outlined the progress made toward transforming Amaravati into a world-class capital by 2028.

“Amaravati’s development is on track, and we are committed to completing all major works within the next three years,” Narayana stated.

“Our vision, under the leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, is to make Amaravati one of the top five capital cities globally, a symbol of Andhra Pradesh’s aspirations and sustainable urban development.”

He highlighted that the project, stalled for five years under the previous YSRCP government, has regained momentum since the NDA government assumed power in 2024.

Narayana detailed the progress, noting that tenders for critical infrastructure, including trunk roads, administrative buildings, and land pooling scheme amenities, have been finalized, with construction set to intensify from January 2025.

“We have secured funding from multilateral agencies like the World Bank, HUDCO, and the Asian Development Bank, ensuring no financial burden on taxpayers,” he said, clarifying that the project, estimated at Rs 64,721 crore, will be self-sustaining through land monetization. “Once roads, drainage systems, and parks are developed, land values will rise, allowing us to repay loans efficiently.”

Target 2028

Narayana also emphasized flood-resilience measures, stating, “Amaravati is designed to handle floodwaters of up to 25 lakh cusecs, with canals like Kondaviti Vagu and Palavagu ensuring proper drainage.” He confirmed that the original master plan, designed with inputs from Singapore and architect Norman Foster, remains intact, with no alterations to the layout.

Responding to opposition criticism, Narayana dismissed claims of misusing public funds.

The minister concluded by acknowledging the farmers who pooled 33,000 acres for the project, promising that developed plots would be handed over in a phased manner by 2028.