Amaravati capital construction on track despite monsoon, says Andhra minister; farmers raise local issues
Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana on Wednesday reviewed the progress of Amaravati capital construction works with representatives of contracting agencies. He directed them to ensure completion of all projects within stipulated timelines despite the ongoing monsoon season.
The review meeting, attended by Amaravati Development Corporation Chairperson D. Lakshmiparthasarathy, Engineer-in-Chief Gopal Krishna Reddy, and senior engineers, assessed progress on government buildings, road networks, and Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) layouts. The minister sought project-wise updates from contractors and was briefed on measures taken to prevent rain-related disruptions.
Addressing reporters, Mr. Narayana said the first phase of Amaravati’s development would be completed as scheduled, regardless of political criticism. He stated the government is creating integrated infrastructure to improve public administration and prioritising underground utility networks to develop Amaravati into a mosquito-free city. The minister added that MLA quarters had been completed, while MLC and AIS Towers would be ready by the end of this month and handed over to the General Administration Department for allotment.
Later, the minister met representatives of the Amaravati Farmers’ Joint Action Committee to discuss issues affecting capital region villages. Farmers raised concerns over village settlement issues, plot registrations, waste disposal, traffic management, and road connectivity.
