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Andhra Pradesh Seeks Bids for Amaravati Master Plan Phase II

VIJAYAWADA: The state government is advancing the second phase of its capital city project with a master plan following the initiation of the land pooling scheme (LPS) phase II, which aims to acquire nearly 16,000 acres in the capital region. The government’s proactive stance indicates its focus on structured and accelerated development in the capital area. The consultant will also need to create an economic plan for the capital city as part of the phase II master plan, alongside spatial and infrastructure plans. The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has set a deadline for bid submissions on February 6. The…

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Andhra Pradesh extends LRS application deadline to April 23, 2026

VIJAYAWADA: On Friday, the state government announced a three-month extension for applications under the Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS), setting the final submission deadline to April 23, 2026. The principal secretary for municipal administration and urban development (MAUD), S. Suresh Kumar, made this announcement after a meeting with urban local body commissioners and vice-chairpersons of urban development authorities. He stated that the extension was granted in response to numerous requests from the public and stakeholders. According to Kumar, 61,947 applications have been submitted in the past six months for LRS-2025, compared to 43,759 for LRS-2020. This scheme accepts applications for individual…

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CRDA Offices Established for Amaravati Land Pooling Phase II

Representative image VIJAYAWADA: The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) is moving forward with the second phase of land pooling in Amaravati. Unit offices are being established in the villages included in this phase, with activities now underway in seven of the nine offices. These villages are located in the Tulluru and Amaravati (old) mandals within the Guntur and Palnadu districts. Comprehensive reports detailing village-specific land information, farmers’ land ownership, crop patterns, and the profiles of landless laborers in the pooling area have been submitted to respective district collectors. Staff assigned to the unit offices are being trained to accurately record…

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Amaravati Real Estate Revives, But Affordability Woes Persist

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: As 2025 approaches its end, the real estate market in Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is experiencing a significant revival. Developers, investors, and homebuyers are growing increasingly optimistic about the opportunities that 2026 will bring. After enduring years of policy ambiguity and stagnation, Amaravati is once again emerging as an attractive investment location, thanks to accelerated infrastructure development, clear policy frameworks, and on-the-ground execution. Ongoing large-scale projects including government buildings, roads, housing developments, and utility infrastructure are steadily progressing, instilling renewed confidence among stakeholders. Unlike previous phases marked by mere announcements, this current momentum is…

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CRDA Greenlights ₹1,300 Crore for Amaravati Layouts

Representative AI image 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…

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Land Acquisition Issues Approaching Resolution in AP Capital Region

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: A three-member committee set up to tackle outstanding issues for farmers in the capital region announced on Saturday that land acquisition challenges are close to resolution, and infrastructure efforts in capital villages are set to accelerate. The committee includes Union Minister and Guntur MP Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P Narayana, and Tadikonda MLA Tenali Sravan Kumar. They also addressed the issue of pensions for the landless poor, assigning CRDA officials to review each application. Pemmasani stated that all pending concerns have been sorted into major and general categories, prioritizing based on…

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7,000 Returnable Plots in Amaravati Still Unregistered: Minister

Representative AI image AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Minister P Narayana announced on Tuesday that 7,000 out of the total 66,000 returnable plots designated for farmers who contributed land for the new capital city of Amaravati remain unregistered. He mentioned that farmers are currently registering between 30 to 60 plots daily. “Only 7,000 plots are yet to be registered out of 66,000. Farmers are actively registering between 30 to 60 returnable plots each day,” Narayana stated in a press release. He also highlighted that 1,891 plots, involving 450 farmers, are caught in family disputes. The government has made arrangements to facilitate…

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Andhra Pradesh Launches Phase II of Amaravati Land Pooling

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: Following cabinet approval, the state government is advancing with the second phase of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) in Amaravati by formally designating the CRDA to pool 6,666.57 acres. The CRDA will manage all land types—both titled and assigned—across seven villages for the capital city’s expansion. The CRDA plans to pool about 1,965 acres in Vaikunthapuram, 1,018 acres in Peddamadduru, 1,879 acres in Yendrayi village, and 46 acres of assigned land in Palnadu district’s Amaravati mandal. Additionally, it will acquire 2,603 acres of patta land and 51 acres of assigned land in Karlapudi and Lemalle villages…

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Minister suggests potential third phase for Amaravati land pooling

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana announced the continuation of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) to facilitate land acquisition for future capital city projects. In a media briefing on Wednesday, he stated that the action plan for the next phase will be disclosed upon the completion of phase-II, which was initiated two days ago. During his address, Narayana confirmed that the government has issued orders for pooling 16,666 acres in phase-II, designated for the railway track, railway station, Inner Ring Road (IRR), and a sports city. He mentioned that additional land might be necessary for the proposed…

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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves 16,666 Acres for Amaravati

Observing the construction of the Amaravati Outer Ring Roads amidst a growing real estate landscape, representing progress. AMARAVATI: The Cabinet of Andhra Pradesh, led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, has approved the second phase of the land pooling scheme for Amaravati, which involves pooling 16,666 acres. The land will be sourced from seven villages in the capital region: Vaikuntapuram, Pedda Madduru, Endrai, Karlapudi, Vaddamanu, Harishchandrapuram, and Peddaparimi. Information and Public Relations Minister K Parthasarathy announced that the Cabinet has authorized the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) Commissioner to proceed with the pooling of 16,666.57 acres from these…