World Bank, ADB team concludes three-day review visit to Amaravati
A joint delegation from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank concluded a three-day review of the Amaravati capital city development project in Andhra Pradesh. The visit focused on evaluating social and environmental safeguards and assessing the progress of the project's preliminary reports.
Why it matters
The involvement of major international financial institutions is critical for the funding and standardized development of the new capital city of Amaravati.
A joint team from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) concluded its three-day visit to Amaravati after holding detailed review meetings with senior officials of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) at its headquarters in Rayapudi.
On the final day of the visit, the delegation met APCRDA Additional Commissioner G. Suryasai Praveen Chand, along with senior officials from the Social Development and Strategy wings. The discussions focused on implementation of social and environmental safeguards being adopted as part of the Amaravati capital city development project.
The visiting team reviewed measures aimed at ensuring sustainable and inclusive urban development, while examining the progress made on key environmental and social measures within the capital region. Officials also exchanged views on strengthening project implementation through internationally accepted standards and best practices.
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