CM Chandrababu Naidu Chairs CRDA Meeting, Clears Nine Major Proposals in Amaravati Capital
Amaravati Capital: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to finalize an iconic design for the proposed Krishna River bridge connecting Amaravati, considering traditional Kuchipudi dance postures along with modern concepts.
The directions were issued on Monday during the 51st Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) meeting, chaired by the Chief Minister at the Secretariat. The meeting approved nine key proposals for the capital region’s development.
Amaravati Capital: Key Decisions Approved by CRDA
- Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for Mega Projects:
The Authority approved the establishment of SPVs for prestigious projects, including the Greenfield Airport, NTR Statue, Sports City, Smart Industries, Riverfront, Inner Ring Road, and Ropeway. - Gold Cluster in Mangalagiri:
Approval was granted for land pooling to set up a Gems and Jewellery Park at Atmakuru, Mangalagiri, spanning 78 acres. The CRDA estimates that the Gold Cluster will attract investments worth ₹5,000 crore and generate nearly 20,000 employment opportunities. Chief Minister Naidu instructed officials to develop strong infrastructure to create a sustainable ecosystem. - Infrastructure in Capital Villages:
CRDA sanctioned ₹904 crore for works under the LPS Critical Infrastructure and Investment Plan in 29 village panchayats of the capital region, including drainage, water supply, and other basic facilities. - Water Supply and Sewerage:
Approval was given for a Sewerage Water Treatment Plant at ₹411 crore and a Water Distribution Centre at ₹376.6 crore in Amaravati. - Land Allocation for Universities:
Additional 100 acres each were allocated to VIT and SRM Universities. - LPS Ownership Certificates:
The Authority approved the removal of the term “assigned” from ownership certificates issued under the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS).
Amaravati Capital: CM’s Directives for Rapid Development
CM Chandrababu Naidu emphasized that construction in Amaravati must be carried out on a war footing and completed within the current season to give a definite shape to the capital city.
- He instructed authorities to provide real-time project updates online.
- Sports City and other projects should meet international standards.
- The Riverfront, Ropeway, and Inner Ring Road projects should be interconnected.
- Only pollution-free industries should be allowed to attract future investments.
- Plans are underway to establish a prestigious Bio-Engineering University in Amaravati.
Highlighting Amaravati’s unique geographical advantages, the CM stated that every project must be iconic and economically productive to strengthen the capital’s growth.
Amaravati Capital: Meeting Attendance
The CRDA meeting was attended by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, and senior officials from the Municipal Administration, CRDA, and ADC departments.
Amaravati Capital: FAQs
Q1: How much has CRDA allocated for capital village infrastructure?
CRDA sanctioned ₹904 crore for drainage, water supply, and other infrastructure in 29 Amaravati village panchayats.
Q2: What is the Gold Cluster proposed in Mangalagiri?
A 78-acre Gems and Jewellery Park will be developed at Atmakuru, attracting investments of ₹5,000 crore and generating nearly 20,000 jobs.
Q3: Which universities are receiving additional land allocations?
VIT and SRM Universities will each receive 100 acres of additional land.
Q4: What mega projects will be implemented through SPVs?
SPVs will manage projects such as the Greenfield Airport, Sports City, Smart Industries, Riverfront, Inner Ring Road, Ropeway, and NTR Statue.
Q5: What is the CM’s vision for Amaravati?
Chief Minister Naidu aims to make Amaravati a world-class capital city with iconic projects, international standards, and eco-friendly investments.
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