Archive · 9 Jan 2026
AP Launches 2nd Land Pooling Phase for Amaravati
The government of Andhra Pradesh has started the second phase of land pooling for building the new capital city, Amaravati.
This means farmers are giving up their land for big projects like roads and sports cities.
In return, the government is giving them money help and better payments.
The minister said that all the building work will be done in three years.
Farmers are happy and have started giving their land for these projects.
A team from NABARD visited Amaravati and was happy with how the projects are going.
They have given a lot of money to help build roads and other important things in the new capital.
The second phase of land pooling for Amaravati's development was launched in Vaddamanu and Endrayi villages.
Farmers are offered loan waivers up to Rs 1.5 lakh and enhanced annuity rates for contributing land.
16,666.57 acres of land will be pooled across seven villages for infrastructure projects.
Key projects include the Amaravati Inner Ring Road and an International Sports City.
The government aims to complete all construction works within three years.
- Who
- Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana, area MLA T. Sravan Kumar, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, farmers, NABARD team
- What
- Launch of the second phase of land pooling for Amaravati's development and NABARD team's review of progress
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday (specific dates not mentioned)
- Where
- Vaddamanu village in Tulluru mandal and Endrayi village in Amaravati mandal
- Why
- To accelerate the development of the capital region and facilitate major infrastructure projects, and to review the progress of NABARD-funded projects
Government and Farmers
Opposition or Critics
Land Pooling Incentives
Government and Farmers
The government offers loan waivers and enhanced annuity rates to farmers, which is seen as beneficial for their economic well-being and encourages participation in the land pooling scheme.
Opposition or Critics
Critics may argue that the financial incentives are not sufficient and could lead to long-term economic disparities for farmers.
Development Timeline
Government and Farmers
The government aims to complete all construction works within three years, which is seen as an ambitious but necessary step to accelerate the development of the capital region.
Opposition or Critics
Critics may express concerns about the feasibility of completing such large-scale projects within the given timeline, potentially leading to delays and cost overruns.
- Location
- Vaddamanu village, Tulluru mandal and Endrayi village, Amaravati mandal
- Incentives for Farmers
- Loan waivers up to Rs 1.5 lakh, enhanced annuity rates
- Land Pooled
- 1,768.01 acres in Vaddamanu, 400 acres in Endrayi (first day)
- Total Land for Phase 2
- 16,666.57 acres across seven villages
- Key Projects
- Amaravati Inner Ring Road, International Sports City, railway lines
- Cost of Incentives
- Rs 500 crore burden on state exchequer
- Total Projects Cost
- Rs 55,000 crore
- Completion Timeline
- Three years for all construction works
- NABARD Funding
- Rs 7,387.70 crore sanctioned for Amaravati’s development
- NABARD Projects
- Nine major projects underway focusing on core infrastructure
