CM Pushes Amaravati Urban Mobility With Rs.547 Cr Infra Near High Court
Naidu green signalled construction of a Giant Observation Wheel under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on a Design-Build-Operate-Transfer basis to promote tourism in the capital city.
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, in a major push towards developing Amaravati as a future-ready capital city, on Saturday directed officials to focus on comprehensive urban mobility planning and sustainable infrastructure development. Addressing the 61st meeting of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) held at the CM’s Camp Office, he approved 18 agenda items aimed at accelerating the development of the capital region. Among the key decisions is the approval of infrastructure works worth ₹547.07 crore near the High Court complex in Amaravati.
Naidu green signalled construction of a Giant Observation Wheel under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on a Design-Build-Operate-Transfer basis to promote tourism in the capital city. Approval has been granted for the establishment of ATMs, kiosks and other public utility facilities in the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) layouts wherever suitable road-front spaces are available. To strengthen urban services, the Chief Minister approved the development of a City Gas Distribution Network through PPP or joint-venture mode. Further, he directed officials to develop housing complexes for lower- and middle-income groups in line with the guidelines of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank. He further approved the establishment of a dedicated Building Tribunal to resolve disputes relating to buildings and unauthorised constructions in Amaravati.
In addition, a mediation centre will be set up to facilitate amicable settlement of disputes. In another significant move, the CRDA has been authorised to establish its own Fire Services wing and fire regulatory mechanism for issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs). The meeting approved cancellation of the existing Tabreed agreement for the proposed district cooling system and decided to invite fresh tenders. Relief has been extended to 495 farmers in LPS layouts through exemption of registration fees arising from changes in allotment codes.
Naidu approved preparation of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for planning the Amaravati Economic Region, which spans nine districts from Eluru to Prakasam. He directed officials to prepare integrated development plans aimed at generating economic activity across the region. Emphasising Amaravati’s vision as a “Blue-Green City,” the Chief Minister advocated a centralised cooling system for all government buildings and offices, with chilled air distributed through duct-based networks. He pointed out that Andhra Pradesh already hosts bulk chilling equipment manufacturers and urged officials to leverage local capabilities.
Naidu directed that every township in the capital region should support work-from-home facilities and function as a hub for residential, commercial and economic activity. He instructed officials to ensure accommodation facilities for attendants in hospitals and expedite the establishment of hotels and convention centres in the capital region.
Those who attended the meeting included municipal administration and urban development minister P. Narayana, Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad, principal secretary (municipal administration) S. Suresh Kumar and ADC and CRDA officials
