AMARAVATI: During the 56th meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) held on Monday, over Rs 1,300 crore was allocated for layout development, alongside a Rs 444-crore investment in a flood pumping system.
Chaired by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the CRDA announced the establishment of a research center on two acres in Amaravati’s Quantum Computing Centre, with a budget of Rs 104 crore.
The planned pumping station will cost Rs 444 crore and will have a capacity of 8,400 cusecs. Additionally, Rs 1,358 crore has been allocated for infrastructure development in Zone-8 of the Land Pooling Scheme, as detailed in an official release.
Further, Rs 109 crore is allocated for enhancing facilities for All India Service (AIS) officers in the greenfield capital city, along with a decision to construct buildings on 23 acres in Sakhamuru village under the Ayush Ministry’s supervision.
CRDA has also formed a state-level committee to determine the categorization of 202 acres of land.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister has instructed officials to expedite the identification of land for an advanced cultural center in Amaravati. “The establishment of a cultural center in the capital region is essential. It would have been beneficial if a venue were already constructed to host various government programs,” Naidu emphasized.
He highlighted that the center should embody the state’s culture and traditions.
Moreover, Naidu tasked officials with developing comprehensive infrastructure for the farmers who contributed land for the greenfield capital city, urging prompt resolution of their concerns and the enhancement of forest land within Amaravati.
“A variety of flowering plants should attract nature enthusiasts, alongside the establishment of parks in Amaravati,” the CM stated, advocating for the availability of international-standard hotels for visitors and calling for expedited construction.
