Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Amaravati Approves Transport Plan, Assembly Spire and Infrastructure Proposals
Amaravati is being planned as a large capital city in Andhra Pradesh.
Officials will design a transport system connecting it with Vijayawada, Guntur and nearby places.
A tall 250-metre spire will be added to the new assembly building.
The spire and lifts are expected to cost about Rs 661 crore.
The government also plans infrastructure work in 29 villages.
Some farmers will receive annuity payments under the land-pooling program.
Officials were told to protect nature and make half of Amaravati green.
The city will also be promoted around technology, clean energy and sustainability.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to prepare a mass transportation plan linking Amaravati with Vijayawada, Guntur and nearby areas.
The Capital Region Development Authority approved a 250-metre spire tower and lifts for the new assembly building at an estimated cost of Rs 661 crore.
Tenders worth Rs 1,548 crore will be invited for infrastructure development across 29 capital villages in land-pooling zones.
The meeting approved annuity payments for farmers with less than one acre in the second phase of land pooling, along with land allotments for hotels and schools.
Naidu directed officials to pursue sustainable development, green cover, publicity, revenue planning and a future mega-city encompassing nearby urban areas.
- Who
- Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, the Capital Region Development Authority and state government officials.
- What
- Officials approved major Amaravati proposals, including a mass transport plan, a 250-metre assembly spire, village infrastructure tenders and farmer annuity payments.
- When
- At the 66th Capital Region Development Authority meeting held on Friday.
- Where
- Amaravati and the surrounding capital region, including Vijayawada, Guntur and 29 capital villages.
- Why
- To address future mobility needs, develop Amaravati’s infrastructure and landmarks, protect its environment and establish it as a globally recognised, financially self-sustaining city.
- Assembly spire
- A 250-metre-high spire tower and lifts were approved for the new assembly building.
- Estimated cost
- The spire and lifts are estimated to cost Rs 661 crore.
- Infrastructure tenders
- Tenders worth Rs 1,548 crore will be invited for work across 29 capital villages.
- Transport links
- The proposed mass transportation plan will connect Amaravati with Vijayawada, Guntur and adjoining areas.
- Green-cover target
- Officials were directed to ensure sustainable green cover across 50 per cent of Amaravati.
- Development themes
- The proposed publicity themes are zero electricity poles, blue-green development, deep technology, green energy and sustainability.
- Future city area
- Naidu said Amaravati would eventually encompass Vijayawada, Guntur, Mangalagiri and Tadepalli corporations.