The hands that are shaping Amaravati
The construction of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's new capital, relies heavily on a workforce of migrant laborers from across India. These workers face the challenges of living away from their families while contributing to the city's massive infrastructure development.
Why it matters
It sheds light on the human element and the reliance on migrant labor in large-scale urban development projects in India.
Cranes and earthmovers dominate Amaravati’s skyline as Andhra Pradesh’s greenfield capital, where towering government complexes and landmark infrastructure, takes shape. But behind the rapid construction is a quieter story of migrant workers, local communities, women exploring entrepreneurship and skill development opportunities, and the people whose lives are being transformed alongside the city.
Among the thousands of workers contributing to Amaravati’s transformation is 46-year-old Deepak Maiti from Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, who has spent the past year amid cranes, concrete, and steel helping build the capital city.
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