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Amaravati Clears Rs 661 Crore Assembly Spire Project
The government wants to build a very tall Assembly spire in Amaravati.
It approved Rs 661 crore so companies can be invited to bid for the work.
The spire is planned to be 250 metres high and become an important landmark.
Another Rs 1,548 crore was approved for roads and other infrastructure in 29 villages.
The plans include better water pipes and drainage systems.
Land was also given to a school and an office project.
Some farmers who gave up small plots of land will receive higher yearly payments.
The government says it expects to finish 80 per cent of the land pooling process by the end of October.
The state government approved Rs 661 crore to invite tenders for a 250-metre Assembly spire in Amaravati.
The Amaravati Capital Region Development Authority sanctioned Rs 1,548 crore for infrastructure across all 29 capital-region villages.
Planned works include strengthening water pipelines to provide 135 litres per person and expanding drainage networks.
Five acres in Krishnayapalem were allotted to Nalanda Educational Institute, while 50 cents in Nelapadu were allotted to Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.
Farmers who surrendered less than one acre during the 2014-19 land pooling exercise will receive Rs 40,000 annually, up from Rs 30,000.
- Who
- The state government, the Amaravati Capital Region Development Authority, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, and Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P Narayana.
- What
- Administrative approval was given for a Rs 661 crore, 250-metre Assembly spire, alongside Rs 1,548 crore in capital-region infrastructure sanctions.
- Where
- Amaravati and its capital region, including all 29 villages, Krishnayapalem, and Nelapadu.
- When
- The decision was announced on Friday; the government expects to complete 80 per cent of land pooling by the end of October.
- Why
- The spire is intended as an iconic structure, while the wider funding supports water supply, drainage, land pooling, and institutional development.
Key facts
- Assembly spire height
- 250 metres
- Spire tender approval
- Rs 661 crore
- Infrastructure sanctions
- Rs 1,548 crore
- Water-supply standard
- 135 litres per person
- School land allocation
- Five acres at Krishnayapalem for Nalanda Educational Institute
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation land
- 50 cents at Nelapadu
- Land-pooling target
- 80 per cent expected by the end of October
Sources
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