Step up pace of Amaravati construction works, Andhra CM Naidu asks contracting agencies
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to accelerate construction projects in the capital city of Amaravati. He set a target of executing ₹2,000 crore worth of work monthly to ensure timely completion of key infrastructure like the Secretariat and Assembly buildings.
Why it matters
This reflects the state government's push to revive and fast-track the development of Amaravati as a major administrative hub after previous delays.
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed the officials and construction agencies to step up the pace of works in Amaravati and ensure that projects worth ₹2,000 crore are executed every month.
Mr. Naidu held a review meeting on the progress of Amaravati capital works with the officials and representatives of the contracting agencies at his Camp Office on Tuesday.
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana said 152 projects had been taken up in the capital region and around 41,000 workers were currently engaged in the works.
The officials informed the Chief Minister that works worth ₹1,345 crore had been executed during the previous month. Mr. Naidu directed them to increase the monthly execution value to ₹2,000 crore through better planning and coordination.
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