CRDA Authority Approves Tenders for Key Works in Amaravati
The CRDA Authority has given the green signal for tenders amounting to ₹11,467 crore for key works in Amaravati.This decision was made during the 41st CRDA Authority meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. The meeting also saw the participation of Municipal Minister P. Narayana, Chief Secretary Neerabh Kumar, and other officials. A total of 23 items were approved during the meeting. Minister P. Narayana shared the details of the decisions made in the meeting with the media.
Key Decisions:
- In the meeting, it was decided to issue tenders for ₹11,467 crore worth of work.
- For the 360 km trunk roads to be built under Seed Capital, ₹2,498 crore has been allocated, with work on some roads being approved to begin.
- A flood control initiative with an investment of ₹1,585 crore, including the construction of Pal Vagu, Kondaveti Vagu, Gravity Canal, and reservoirs, was approved.
- Construction of buildings for Gazetted and Non-Gazetted Class 4 All India Service officers will be undertaken at ₹3,523 crore.
- For the construction of roads and infrastructure in the Retarnable Layouts given to farmers, ₹3,859 crore was sanctioned.
Additionally, the authority approved the “Happiest Project.” These projects will begin immediately with tenders being called, and work is expected to start in January.
Amaravati Government Complex Designs:
The designs for five iconic towers, the Assembly, and High Court buildings in the Amaravati Government Complex have already received tenders. These design tenders will be completed by December 15, and tenders for the construction of the buildings will be called by the end of December.
Minister's Statement:
Minister Narayana remarked that the previous YSRCP government had rendered Amaravati ineffective by dividing it into three parts over the last five years. He emphasized that after the coalition government came to power, multiple committees were formed to plan for Amaravati's progress based on the reports received. He highlighted that farmers voluntarily donated 34,000 acres of land in just 58 days under the leadership of CM Chandrababu Naidu, in contrast to the troubles caused by the previous government.
The minister also criticized the previous government for mistreating farmers and women, and for attempting to prevent the establishment of Amaravati as the capital. However, he assured that as promised, the Amaravati capital city will be completed in the next three years for the benefit of the people of the state.
