Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati as the Permanent Capital – Minister P. Narayana Outlines the Resilient Vision and Restoration Roadmap in Legislative Assembly.
“Amaravati is Eternal and Self-Sustaining: A Symbol of Andhra’s Pride” – Minister P. Narayana
AMARAVATI: Supporting the resolution moved by Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu to establish Amaravati as the permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh, the Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Sri P. Narayana, delivered a comprehensive address in the Legislative Assembly. He detailed the scientific selection of the capital, the unprecedented land pooling process, and the rapid restoration of works under the current government.
Key Highlights from the Minister’s Address:
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Scientific and Democratic Selection: Minister Narayana recalled that following the Sivaramakrishnan Committee’s report, a public opinion poll of 5,380 citizens was conducted. A significant majority (1,156) suggested the Vijayawada-Guntur region. Consequently, due to its central location and proximity to rail, road, and air connectivity, Amaravati was officially declared the capital on September 3, 2014.
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The World’s Largest Land Pooling Success: The Minister lauded the 29,966 farmers who voluntarily contributed 34,400 acres within just 58 days of the notification on January 1, 2015. He detailed the compensation package, including 1,000 sq. yards of residential and 250-450 sq. yards of commercial plots, along with annual lease payments (₹50,000 for Jarybu and ₹30,000 for non-Jarybu lands) for 10 years.
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A World-Class Vision: Following the CM’s vision to place Amaravati among the top 5 global cities, Singapore provided three master plans: The Capital Region, The Capital City, and the Seed Capital Master Plan. These designs include 9 theme cities and 27 townships.
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Decade of Destruction (2019-2024): The Minister slammed the previous administration for halting tenders worth ₹41,170 crores and dismantling the CRDA Act. He condemned the “Three Capitals” policy as a political conspiracy, citing the demolition of Praja Vedika and the brutal police crackdowns on farmers and women who participated in the Maha Padayatra.
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Fast-Track Restoration: Since the NDA government assumed power, a quality assessment of halted buildings was conducted by experts. Currently, 91 projects worth ₹59,000 crores are being executed at a rapid pace in the capital.
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Countering Misinformation: The Minister dismissed the opposition’s claims regarding “river basin” construction, noting that they failed to distinguish between a river bed and a river basin. He asserted that Amaravati is a “Self-Sustained Project” that will generate its own wealth for the state.
Minister Narayana concluded by declaring that despite the previous regime’s attempts to leave the state without a capital, Amaravati stands as a permanent, eternal, and self-sufficient symbol of the Telugu people’s future.
