Archive · 19 Jun 2025
World Bank, ADB Delegation Reviews Amaravati Development
Imagine some important people from big banks like the World Bank and ADB came to see how a new city called Amaravati is being built.
They wanted to make sure everything is being done in a good way, like protecting the environment and helping the local people.
They looked at construction sites to check on worker safety, visited a place where people learn new skills, and even saw how they take care of plants and the water.
They also talked to a person from Japan who knows a lot about building cities, and they shared ideas about how to make Amaravati a great place to live.
This visit was about making sure Amaravati is built in a way that is fair to everyone and is good for the planet.
Delegation from World Bank and ADB visited Amaravati to review environmental and social safeguards.
The visit included inspections of project sites, skill development center, nursery, and water quality monitoring.
Toru Hashimoto from Yokohama, Japan, shared urban development insights for Amaravati.
The team reviewed labor camps, occupational health and safety, and livelihood initiatives.
APCRDA aims to adopt international best practices for sustainable and inclusive development.
- Who
- Delegation from World Bank and ADB, APCRDA officials, and a specialist from Yokohama.
- What
- World Bank and ADB delegation visit to review environmental and social safeguards.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To assess sustainable and inclusive development practices.
- Organizations Involved
- World Bank, ADB, APCRDA
- Focus
- Environmental and Social Safeguards
- Location Visited
- RVR Project Site, Thullur Skill Development Centre, Ananthavaram Nursery, River Water Quality Monitoring Station
- International Partnership
- Yokohama, Japan
- Key Personnel
- Toru Hashimoto, K Kanna Babu