Amaravati's Infrastructure to See Major Milestone by August 2028
Amaravati's first phase of infrastructure development is on track to be completed by August 2028, according to Urban Development Minister P Narayana. Progress in land acquisition and plot registrations highlights the city's development pace under Chief Minister Naidu's leadership.
Highlights
- •First phase of Amaravati's infrastructure set for completion by August 2028
- •69 bridges under construction to manage water flow during monsoons
- •Collaboration with Dutch experts in designing flood management systems
- •35,057 acres acquired through land pooling with 494 acres pending
Urban Development Minister P. Narayana has announced that the first phase of Amaravati's infrastructure construction will be completed by August 2028. The minister conducted a detailed inspection at key locations, including Kondaveeti Vagu and other vital sections of the West Bypass in Amaravati.
Addressing concerns about land acquisition, Narayana highlighted that 35,057 acres of land had been pooled, and plots were allocated to 34,563 farmers. He further stated that only 494 acres remained pending due to legal disputes, inheritance issues, or family conflicts.
Narayana also reported on the progress in plot registrations. Out of the total 70,876 plots, 63,347 had completed their registrations so far; the remaining ones were lagging because of unresolved legalities and issues surrounding absentee owners.
Commitment to World-Class Development
The minister emphasized that Amaravati was being developed under Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's vision to create a world-class capital. He also mentioned trunk roads, layouts, government buildings, and residential complexes as key infrastructure projects progressing swiftly.
Flood Management System
Inspecting the flood management systems, the minister assured that 69 bridges were under construction to avoid water blockages during monsoons. The plan encompasses reservoirs with a total capacity of 0.54tmc and pumping facilities capable of discharging up to 24,000 cusecs.
Narayana commended the collaboration with Dutch experts in designing an efficient flood management system for Amaravati. The city's resilience against monsoon impacts is further bolstered by this innovative approach.
