A.P., UK sign MoU to strengthen urban infrastructure, develop Amaravati as liveable capital
The Andhra Pradesh government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Kingdom to collaborate on urban infrastructure and development. The partnership aims to leverage global expertise to improve Amaravati and 123 other municipalities through better planning and technology.
Why it matters
This agreement signals a significant push for international cooperation in Indian urban planning, potentially setting a model for sustainable city development.
The Andhra Pradesh government and the United Kingdom government on Tuesday signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in urban development and infrastructure, with a focus on developing Amaravati as a liveable capital.
The agreement was signed at the Secretariat in Velagapudi by Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar and Chaz Walia, Deputy Director, Government Partnerships, UK Department for Business and Trade, in the presence of Minister P. Narayana and senior officials.
Under the partnership, the two governments will collaborate on infrastructure planning, sustainable urban development, technology transfer and innovation, and integrated urban mobility. The cooperation will cover project design, feasibility assessment, investment planning, programme management and execution.
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