Amaravati Emerging as Safe, Fast-Developing Capital: Andhra Minister Narayana

Fast Summary

• Andhra Pradesh Urban Development Minister P. Narayana stated that Amaravati is one of the safest and fastest-growing capital cities.
• He dismissed criticisms claiming Amaravati’s development exists only in graphics, labeling them as “malicious propaganda.”
• Housing projects for gazetted officers (Type-1 and type-2) and Group-D employees are progressing rapidly with 13,000 workers and 2,500 machines involved daily.

– Four towers with 384 flats (1,800 sq. ft each) under Type-1 housing are being built; similarly, four towers with 336 flats (1,500 sq. ft each) fall under Type-2 housing.
– Six towers consisting of 720 flats (900 sq. ft each) for Group-D staff are also underway; slab works nearing completion in these structures.
– The remaining housing structures will be completed by November this year; half the houses set for availability by October 2, full completion expected by March 2026.

• Development includes major sewage treatment plants alongside residential zones to ensure readiness before officials occupy homes.
• Highlights include plans for infrastructure comprising:

– 360 km trunk roads, 1,500 km layout roads, 4,000 residential buildings, iconic structures like reservoirs aiding safety flood-prevention collaborative specially designed dutch aided /systematics addressing terrain-measures contrasts amidst prior challenges.link