Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday asserted that Amaravati will evolve into a world-class, future-ready capital and a growth engine for the state’s economic growth. After legal status, Amaravati will evolve as growth engine for AP: CM
Addressing a press conference at his Undavalli residence, Baidu said now that the Parliament had passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 providing legal backing for Amaravati as the only capital city of the state, all hurdles in the way of its development as a sustainable, green, and technologically advanced urban centre had been crossed.
He said the Centre’s support, including the involvement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in earlier foundation events, reflects a collective national commitment to the project.
Naidu accused the previous government led by Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy of attempting to derail Amaravati through “systematic conspiracies,” including raising objections with international institutions, cancelling agreements with partners like Singapore, and promoting the controversial three-capital proposal.
“These actions damaged the Amaravati brand, stalled construction works, and created uncertainty among investors and institutions,” he said.
Naidu said that after returning to power, his government had restarted capital works and secured financial tie-ups with institutions such as the World Bank, HUDCO, and the Asian Development Bank. Projects worth approximately ₹56,000 crore are currently underway, and key components of the capital are expected to reach an advanced stage by 2028.
Emphasising Amaravati’s economic potential, he described it as a “self-sustaining and self-monetising project” that will serve as a nerve centre for education, employment, and innovation.
At the same time, Naidu clarified that development would not be limited to the capital alone. Cities such as Visakhapatnam and Tirupati are also being developed as regional growth hubs, with investments from major global firms expected to drive industrial expansion across sectors.
The chief minister criticised the YSR Congress party leaders for continuing to question the capital’s legitimacy despite Parliamentary approval. He termed Jagan’s claim to revisit or alter the capital framework as “undemocratic” and warned of legal action against those obstructing development or intimidating investors.
Naidu also underscored the importance of infrastructure-led growth, stating that once core systems such as roads, ring corridors, and utilities are established, economic activity will accelerate organically. Drawing parallels with Hyderabad’s revenue model, he said Amaravati too will eventually become a major contributor to the state’s finances.
He reiterated that Amaravati is envisioned as a “people’s capital” that will stand as a symbol of pride for both Andhra Pradesh and the nation. He asserted that despite past setbacks, the project is now “unstoppable” and will be developed in a phased, sustainable manner aligned with long-term economic goals.
Meanwhile, a delegation of YSRCP parliamentarians on Friday met Rajya Sabha member C P Radhakrishnan and complained to him that they were not given sufficient time in the Upper House to speak on Amaravati bill issue.
Speaking to reporters later, YSRCP Rajya Sabha member Y V Subba Reddy clarified that his party was not opposed to Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh, but only to the present bill related to it. “We are only demanding justice for the 29,000 farmers from whom around 50,000 acres of land had been pooled for the capital project,” he said, adding the bill should have explicitly mentioned how justice would be ensured for the capital region farmers.
Subba Reddy also alleged that large-scale corruption and exploitation were taking place in the name of Amaravati’s construction. “The government was spending as much as ₹14,000 per square foot on construction, which he described as unprecedented and excessive. Nowhere in the world has construction been taken up at such a high cost. This is nothing but looting of public money,” he alleged.