After Amaravati gets legal status as Andhra capital, Naidu says it’s ‘symbol of Telugu pride and self-respect’

Released by the Union Ministry of Law and Justice, the gazette notification states that in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, in Section 5,–(a) in sub-section (2), for the words “and there shall be a new capital”, the words “and Amaravati shall be the new capital” shall be substituted. For the purposes of sub-section (2), the expression “Amaravati” includes the capital city areas notified under the provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014.’

‘We have reclaimed our capital’

Congratulating the people of Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said: “The success of Amaravati will be written in golden letters in the history of India.”

“The sacrifices of farmers who gave their land will remain eternal. After facing numerous conspiracies, we have reclaimed our capital. Amaravati now has permanent legal backing—an identity for the state that was missing until now,” he said in Uddandarayunipalem.

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Naidu also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and leaders of all political parties who supported the Bill.

The chief minister said, “Amaravati is not just a capital; it is a symbol of Telugu pride and self-respect.” He added that PM Modi is expected to visit again to inaugurate projects once construction is completed.

Future-ready city

During a review meeting held on Monday after the President gave her nod, Naidu said the construction of Amaravati must be completed as per schedule and emphasised that all works should be executed at a faster pace so that the Prime Minister can inaugurate the projects.

Officials said that capital works worth Rs 57,821 crore are currently underway at various stages, out of which projects worth Rs 50,943 crore have already been grounded. The review covered progress in housing, roads, trunk infrastructure, LPS amenities and iconic structures such as the Assembly, High Court, and Secretariat buildings.

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At present, around 20,000 workers and experts are engaged in capital construction works. The chief minister reviewed the performance of each contractor, assessing progress against targets and expressed dissatisfaction with delays by certain agencies.

Contractors highlighted manpower shortages due to ongoing elections in various states, which have led to workers returning to their native places. Naidu advised them to utilise locally available skilled manpower to the maximum extent.

The Andhra Pradesh chief minister directed that weekly and monthly targets be set and strictly followed. He reiterated that there is no shortage of funds for capital construction and urged contractors handling multiple projects to intensify their focus. He emphasised quality, cost-effectiveness and the adoption of green energy and advanced technologies in construction.

Amaravati must be developed into a future-ready city that fosters innovation and excellence, he said.