VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has reaffirmed his vision of Amaravati as a ‘creative city’, directing officials to ensure that every building in the capital reflects distinctive design and environmental harmony.
Chairing the 55th meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) at the Secretariat, he emphasised speed and uncompromising quality in construction, urging completion of projects ahead of schedule.
The CRDA approved several major proposals during the meeting. These include construction of the Governor’s residence complex, Lok Bhavan, at a cost of Rs 169 crore, and the Andhra Pradesh Judicial Academy at Rs 165 crore.
The Authority also sanctioned acceptance of a Rs 7,380 crore loan from NABARD to fund infrastructure projects in Amaravati. Additionally, tenders worth Rs 532 crore were cleared to connect the Seed Access Road with National Highway 16, while the 2024–25 annual statistical reports were formally approvfed.
Municipal Administration Minister Ponguru Narayana later briefed the media, confirming administrative sanction for judicial and other complexes, with tenders to be floated shortly.
He announced that 16,666 acres will be pooled for projects such as the International Sports City, Inner Ring Road, and railway track. Farmers in the capital region have expressed willingness to contribute land, and the government has assured them of a 10-year benefit package, similar to earlier arrangements.
Officials reported that 85 construction works are currently underway, including government offices, residences for ministers, judges, civil servants, and employees, as well as roads, electricity, water supply, and layouts.
Narayana highlighted that 15 Anganwadi centers, schools, and primary health buildings are already complete and will be inaugurated by the end of December. Housing complexes for officials are targeted for completion by March.
Infrastructure expansion is progressing rapidly. The Seed Access Road will first be linked to Mangalagiri Road by January-end, followed by extension to NH-16. Plans also include widening the Karakatta Road into four lanes, with steel bridges and flyovers where necessary. CRDA has already brought 1,500 km of LPS roads into use, strengthening connectivity across the capital region.
Beyond infrastructure, Chief Minister Naidu directed CRDA to undertake beautification works and announced plans to erect a grand statue of N.T. Rama Rao at Neerukonda. He described the project as a symbol of Telugu pride, drawing inspiration from national and international monuments.
The statue will incorporate elements of Telugu culture, traditions, and the lives of iconic figures such as Alluri Sitarama Raju and Potti Sriramulu, making it a historic and inspirational landmark built with the participation of all Telugu people.
The meeting was attended by Minister P. Narayana, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand, senior CRDA and ADC officials, and other dignitaries.