Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh on May 2 to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate a series of major infrastructure projects worth ₹57,962 crore. In what is being described as one of the largest single-day infrastructure announcements for the state, the Prime Minister will launch a total of 94 projects, mainly centered around the greenfield capital of Amaravati.
A major share of the investment—₹49,000 crore—will go into 74 projects focused on the reconstruction of Amaravati. These include the development of key administrative buildings such as the Assembly, Secretariat, High Court, and residential quarters for judicial staff. This marks a major revival of the capital city, nearly a decade after PM Modi first laid its foundation in October 2015.
Additionally, the Prime Minister will inaugurate nine central government projects valued at ₹5,028 crore. These include the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) missile testing centre at Nagayalanka in Krishna district, worth ₹1,459 crore, a Unity Mall in Visakhapatnam worth ₹100 crore, the Guntakal-Mallappa Gate Rail Overbridge worth ₹293 crore, and six national highway projects totaling ₹3,680 crore. The missile testing centre will significantly enhance India’s defence capabilities with indigenous radars, electro-optical systems, and telemetry facilities.
This relaunch marks a turning point after years of stagnation. During the 2014–2019 tenure of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N. Chandrababu Naidu, some temporary structures were erected in Amaravati, including a provisional Secretariat and High Court. However, the subsequent YSRCP government led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy halted most works on what it called Naidu’s “dream project,” which had involved pooling 54,000 acres from nearly 30,000 farmers.
After returning to power last year, the TDP-led administration has breathed new life into the Amaravati plan. Chief Minister Naidu has ambitious goals to develop a futuristic capital, aiming to resume projects worth nearly ₹1 lakh crore by December. In a recent meeting with a delegation from Singapore, Andhra Pradesh Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand highlighted the scale and scope of the resumed development.
Furthermore, the government plans to expand the Amaravati region by acquiring an additional 40,000 acres to develop a ‘mega city’ that merges Mangalagiri, Tadepalli, Guntur, and Vijayawada. Municipal Minister P. Narayana announced that the proposed city will be equipped with an international airport and consist of nine thematic cities—such as Government City, Knowledge City, Health City, Sports City, Electronics City, Media City, Finance City, Justice City, and Tourism City.
Naidu envisions Amaravati as the “capital of goddesses” and a hub for world-class education and innovation, with institutions like BITS Pilani, XLRI, and the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub expected to set up campuses. The city will be integrated with major ports—Krishnapatnam, Kakinada, and Visakhapatnam—via expressways and rail links, ensuring enhanced export connectivity and agricultural market access.
