Amaravati capital construction 90% tendering process completed

Minister P. Narayana visited Amaravati on March 25 to check the progress of construction for the new capital city. He reported that the construction is moving forward well and is close to completion. Currently, Andhra Pradesh is the only state in India without a functioning capital. During his inspection, the Minister looked at the construction of bungalows for government officials and the project office for the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA). He mentioned that 90% of the tendering process is done, with early work like jungle clearing already started. Narayana noted that the previous NDA government had initiated tenders worth ₹43,000 crore for the capital's development from 2014 to 2019. Several important government buildings were almost finished, but progress stalled under the former YSRCP government. Although challenges remain, the current coalition has made improvements by partnering with IIT Madras for quality checks. The Minister announced plans for 186 bungalows for ministers, judges, and secretaries, along with housing for other officers. He stated that the High Court building will be about 16.85 lakh square feet, and the Assembly will be 250 metres tall. Narayana assured that contractors would have the necessary infrastructure within 15 days, which should help speed up the remaining work. He emphasized that the project would not financially burden the public, as funding is being provided through loans from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank. Once land values rise, these loans will be repaid. Responding to opposition claims of wasted public funds, Narayana defended the project and reiterated the government’s commitment to transparent and efficient capital construction.