AP Government greenlights 20 major iinfrastructure projects in Amaravati

The Andhra Pradesh government has given the green light to 20 significant infrastructure projects in Amaravati, signaling a renewed effort to bolster development in the state capital. These projects, valued at ₹11,467 crore, will be managed by the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA).

Funding for these projects will come from loans provided by the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), with additional support from the Central Government. The approved initiatives include constructing residences for ministers, elected representatives, IAS officers, and judges, along with housing for government employees, secretariat towers, and other essential infrastructure.

In addition, funds have been earmarked for widening the Kondaveeti Vagu and Palavagu canals in the capital region. The government has sanctioned ₹1,585 crore for building reservoirs at Sakhamuru and Neerukonda, while ₹984 crore has been allocated for the construction of the Happy Nest apartment complexes.

The comprehensive plan also covers the development of floodwater canals, drainage systems, water supply networks, sewer systems, utility ducts, walking tracks, and cycling paths, all aimed at enhancing the urban infrastructure in Amaravati.