Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday asserted that Amaravati will develop into a world-class, future-ready capital and a growth engine for the state’s economic growth.
Addressing a press conference at his residence in Undavalli, Baidu said now that Parliament has passed the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization (Amendment) Bill, 2026 which provides legal support to Amaravati as the sole capital of the state, all hurdles have been crossed in the way of its development as a sustainable, green and technologically advanced urban centre.
He said the Centre’s support, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in previous Foundation events, reflects a collective national commitment to the project.
Naidu accused the previous Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government of trying to derail Amaravati through “systematic conspiracies”, including raising objections with international institutions, canceling agreements with partners like Singapore, and promoting the controversial three-capitals proposal.
“These measures have damaged the Amaravati brand, halted construction work, and created uncertainty among investors and institutions,” he said.
Naidu said that after returning to power, his government resumed capital works and secured financial linkages with institutions such as the World Bank, HUDCO and the Asian Development Bank. Projects worth approx $56,000 crore is currently being implemented and the major components of capital are expected to reach an advanced stage by 2028.
Emphasizing Amaravati’s economic potential, he described it as a “self-sustaining, self-income generating project” that would serve as a nerve center for education, employment and creativity.
Meanwhile, Naidu made it clear that development will not be limited to the capital alone. Cities like Visakhapatnam and Tirupati are also being developed as regional growth hubs, where investments from major global companies are expected to drive industrial expansion across sectors.
The Prime Minister criticized YSR Congress leaders for continuing to question the legitimacy of the capital despite Parliament’s approval. He termed Jagan’s demand to review or change the capital framework “undemocratic” and warned of legal action against those who hinder development or scare away investors.
Naidu also stressed the importance of infrastructure-led growth, noting that once basic systems such as roads, cycleways and public facilities are in place, economic activity will accelerate organically. Drawing a comparison with Hyderabad’s revenue model, he said Amaravati too would eventually become a major contributor to the state’s finances.
He reiterated that Amaravati was envisioned as a ‘People’s Capital’ which would be a symbol of pride for both Andhra Pradesh and the nation. He stressed that despite previous setbacks, the project is now “unstoppable” and will be developed in a gradual and sustainable manner in line with long-term economic goals.
Meanwhile, a delegation of YSRCP parliamentarians on Friday met Rajya Sabha member C P Radhakrishnan and complained to him that they were not given enough time in the Upper House to speak on the Amaravati Bill issue.
Speaking to reporters later, YSRCP Rajya Sabha member YV Subba Reddy clarified that his party was not opposed to declaring Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh, but only the current bill relating to it. “We are only demanding justice for the 29,000 farmers from whose lands about 50,000 acres have been pooled for the capital project,” he said, adding that the bill should have explicitly mentioned how justice would be ensured for the farmers of the capital region.
Subba Reddy also alleged that widespread corruption and exploitation took place in the name of building Amaravati. “The government was spending as much $14,000 per square foot on construction, which he described as unprecedented and excessive. Nowhere in the world has construction been carried out at such a high cost. He added that this is nothing but plunder of public money.
