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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…

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Andhra CM Aims for 17 Lakh Houses in Three Years

File Photo VIJAYAWADA: On Friday, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced an ambitious goal of completing 1.7 million houses within three years under the Housing for All initiative and urged officials to expedite the construction process. He proposed that mass housewarming ceremonies be organized every three months, commencing from Ugadi, with an objective of conducting 500,000 housewarmings quarterly. While reviewing the progress with TIDCO and Housing Department officials, Naidu reaffirmed the coalition government’s vow to fulfill its election promise of providing a house to every eligible family by 2029. “Since assuming power, we have initiated the construction of 2 million…

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AP CM: All PMAY Beneficiaries Should Receive BEE-Rated Appliances

VISAKHAPATNAM: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has instructed state officials to guarantee that all beneficiaries of PMAY receive BEE star-rated, energy-efficient appliances, thus promoting universal access to affordable and clean energy. In cooperation with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), the Andhra Pradesh housing department is set to distribute four LED bulbs, six LED tube lights, and two BLDC fans to approximately six lakh households by 2026, supported by additional state funding. The initiative aims to engage households in climate action and is projected to save 10.24 million kWh and significant financial resources annually, marking it as India’s largest energy efficiency…

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AP CM: Amaravati Construction Must Meet Deadline

Here’s a rewritten version of your content: AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged officials on Friday to accelerate the development of Amaravati, the greenfield capital city, and ensure its timely completion. During a project review meeting at his camp office, Naidu assessed the ongoing progress, which included beautification projects and the distribution of returnable plots to farmers. “CM Chandrababu Naidu made it clear that construction work must not be delayed. The timelines for completion should be strictly adhered to,” a release stated. While discussing various construction projects, Naidu inquired about the workforce availability and the progress made…

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Andhra CM: Speed Up Welfare Housing for Poorer Sections

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced on Wednesday plans to expedite welfare housing initiatives for economically disadvantaged groups. His target is to complete 10 lakh houses by March 2026. Naidu envisions that three lakh houses should have their housewarming ceremonies next month, while two lakh additional homes should be allocated to beneficiaries by the Sankranti festival. “Every poor family in the state should have their own home. The welfare housing initiatives must be realized swiftly. We aim to reach one million houses by March 2026,” Naidu stated in a press release. In a review of the housing…

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Andhra Pradesh CRDA Unveils ₹81,317 Crore Projects for Amaravati

AI-generated Representative Image AMARAVATI: The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has outlined projects valued at ₹81,317 crore for the construction of Amaravati, the greenfield capital city, with tenders already issued for works amounting to ₹50,552 crore. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a review meeting at the Secretariat with Municipal Minister P. Narayana, senior officials, and contractors to discuss the progress of construction in Amaravati. According to a press release, “CRDA has proposed a total investment of ₹81,317 crore for capital city development and called tenders for projects worth ₹50,552 crore.” Officials informed the CM that work has…

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AP CM Seeks Future-Ready Master Plan for Vizag Amid Investment Growth

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the necessity for a comprehensive master plan for Visakhapatnam, tailored to future investments and needs. He remarked that numerous companies are flocking to the city, where available land is scarce. During a meeting of the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) on Wednesday, Naidu emphasized the importance of securing appropriate land for incoming investment projects and developing the necessary infrastructure for future growth. In response to concerns raised about traffic and infrastructure difficulties in cities like Pune and Bengaluru, Naidu advised developing a sustainable master plan that would cater to Visakhapatnam’s requirements over the…

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Andhra CM Urges Amaravati Allottees to Finish Projects Promptly

AI-generated Representative Image AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized on Tuesday that all institutions assigned land in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati must adhere to the specified timelines for their construction projects, insisting that no extensions beyond the deadline will be tolerated. During a review of land allocations to various public and private entities within the Capital Region Development Authority limits, the chief minister made it clear that construction must commence without delay. “Those who have received land must initiate construction as promised. Projects should be completed within two-and-a-half to three years. There will be no…

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CRDA Approves 20,494 Acres for Amaravati Capital Region

AI-generated Representative Image AMARAVATI: At the 50th meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday, the authority approved the pooling of an additional 20,494 acres from seven villages in the greenfield capital of Amaravati. According to an official press release, this land will come from four villages in Amaravati mandal and three in Thullur mandal. The press release stated, “CRDA Authority approved land pooling of an additional 20,494 acres from four villages in Amaravati mandal and three villages in Thullur mandal.” With a current land bank of 54,000 acres set aside…