Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with UN-Habitat for Inclusive urban development
The Andhra Pradesh government has partnered with UN-Habitat to promote sustainable urban development in Amaravati. The collaboration focuses on urban poverty alleviation, climate-resilient infrastructure, and digital governance.
Why it matters
This partnership signals a strategic effort to integrate international urban planning standards into the development of a major Indian greenfield capital city.
The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday (July 15, 2026) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to promote inclusive and sustainable urban development in the State.
The agreement was formalised between the Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department and UN-Habitat in the presence of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and UN-Habitat executive director Anaclaudia Rossbach, who participated virtually from Singapore.
The partnership aims to set up a Centre of Excellence for Urban Affairs in Amaravati as part of the State’s SURGE AP, RISE AP and UPLIFT AP initiatives. The collaboration will focus on alleviating urban poverty, improving the livelihoods of the urban poor, and promoting inclusive city development.
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