Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday set out an ambitious vision to transform Amaravati into one of the worldâs most livable cities while making it a hub for investment, economic growth, and innovation.
Chairing a review meeting at the State Secretariat with CRDA and ADC officials, Ministers, MLAs, and representatives of contracting agencies, Mr. Naidu stressed that a capital city must be more than just buildings â it should generate large-scale economic activity, attract investors, create jobs, and serve as a hub for sports, tourism, aviation, biotechnology, education, and healthcare.
Calling for the promotion of startups, the development of a knowledge economy, and collaboration with Indiaâs top 10 real estate firms to execute projects, the Chief Minister proposed turning Amaravati into a green energy corridor by encouraging use of electric vehicles (EV) and directed that air quality in the seed capital and the capital region should be continuously monitored and displayed.
Mr. Naidu directed officials to complete the construction of Amaravati six months ahead of schedule, with monthly progress reviews and real-time monitoring. He warned that contractors and officials would be held accountable if timelines were not met.
The meeting reviewed progress on LPS layouts, residences for Ministers, MLAs, judges, and officials, as well as trunk infrastructure like roads, ducts, and flood control works.
Officials reported that tenders worth â¹50,552 crore had been issued and 74 works were under way.
The Chief Minister instructed the Mining Department to replace sand that had gone missing during the previous governmentâs term, after contractors complained that stockpiled iron had rusted and sand had been removed.
Plots for farmers
On returnable plot allocations to the capital region farmers, Mr. Naidu asked officials to resolve issues without affecting the master plan.
Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister P. Narayana assured that all concerns would be addressed within a week.
For institutions, Mr. Naidu ordered fast-track approvals for those planning to set up campuses in Amaravati, including BITS Pilani and XLRI, and directed close monitoring of construction by the 72 institutions already allotted land, stressing that allotments must translate into investments.
