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First diagrid of the iconic towers done, minister says
Minister Narayana said the first diagrid of the iconic towers is complete, with six floors going up every two months, and that foundations for the Assembly and High Court are nearly ready. He gave October 2028 as the capital's completion target and said finished buildings will open from 11 November. These are the minister's statements, not a completion record.
Read the pageSource: Oneindia Telugu: first diagrid of the iconic towers completed, capital works update
CM sets ₹2,000 crore a month for capital works and asks Centre to speed the ORR
At the monthly review the Chief Minister asked for works worth ₹2,000 crore every month. Officials said ₹1,345 crore was completed last month, and the minister put 41,000 workers on 152 projects. He also asked officials to work with the Centre on the Outer Ring Road.
Read the pageSource: Swarajya: Naidu targets Rs 2,000 crore of Amaravati works every month, pushes Outer Ring Road
Fourth railway package goes to tender
Railways called bids for the 28.35 km Vaddamanu–Nambur stretch of the Errupalem–Amaravati–Nambur line, at ₹599.33 crore. Bids are due on 23 November 2026.
Read the pageSource: Oneindia Telugu: tenders for Package 4 of the Errupalem–Nambur railway line
Draft resettlement scheme for land acquisition
APCRDA published a draft resettlement and rehabilitation scheme for land it will acquire for trunk roads, layouts and flood works. Objections are open until 18 October 2026. This is acquisition, not pooling.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: Amaravati land acquisition draft R&R package put up for public scrutiny
Quantum computer to start work on 3 February 2027, CM says
At the Pan-IIT summit the Chief Minister gave 3 February 2027 as the start date for the IBM quantum system. It is a stated date, not a commissioning record.
Read the pageSource: The Week: Andhra Pradesh quantum computing launch date
NHAI publishes Amaravati ORR construction tenders
NHAI called bids for four packages covering about 195 km, with a bid project cost of ₹13,091.75 crore. Bids are due on 18 November 2026. Our package register has the tender IDs.
Read the pageSource: Government eProcurement: NHAI ORR packages 1–4
Cut-off date fixed for village-site land
APCRDA said village-site (gramakantham) land is exempt from pooling only if it had a structure or a registration before 8 December 2014. 685 applications are still pending.
Read the pageSource: ETV Bharat: CRDA clarifies exemptions for village-site lands in Amaravati
Airport needs about 5,000 acres near Ravela, minister says
Minister Narayana said about 20,000 acres in all would have to be pooled, including the airport site, and that a Cabinet decision is expected. Nothing has been approved or notified.
Read the pageSource: Eenadu: Amaravati airport near Ravela, 20,000 acres of pooling needed, says Narayana
18 returnable plots to Penumaka farmers
An e-lottery gave 8 residential and 10 commercial plots to 17 farmers. They received provisional certificates; registration is still to come.
Read the pageSource: The Hans India: 18 returnable plots allotted to Amaravati farmers
APCRDA invites construction quality-assurance proposals
The official notices list a third call for independent quality-assurance and quality-control services for capital works.
Cabinet sets a minimum annuity for small holdings
Farmers who pooled less than one acre of dry land will get the minimum annuity. The Cabinet ratified ₹5.04 crore already paid to 1,304 landowners and raised the layout works budget to ₹1,548.98 crore.
Read the pageSource: ETV Bharat: AP Cabinet key decisions, 23 September
Foundation stone for LV Prasad Eye Institute
The Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a 12-acre eye hospital campus at Abbarajupalem in Thullur mandal.
Read the pageSource: The Hans India: Amaravati emerging as a hub for healthcare and tech (LV Prasad Eye Institute)
Pedamadduru land pooling passes 75%
A report citing APCRDA officials put the village at 764.23 of its 1,018 acres pooled, about 75%. A month earlier the figure was 719.35 acres.
Read the pageSource: The New Indian Express: Pedamadduru pooling reaches 75.07%
CRDA clears Assembly spire and village water works
The authority approved ₹661 crore for the Assembly's 250 m spire, with permission to call tenders, and ₹1,548 crore for water and drainage across the 29 villages. Nalanda school and HPCL got land.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: mass transport plan and 250-metre Assembly spire cleared
₹58,093 crore of capital works under way
A review listed 119 major projects worth ₹66,802 crore. 97 had started and 4 were complete, and ₹12,731 crore had been spent since 2024.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: CM pushes for speedy Amaravati capital works (119 projects)
LIC signs for office land; 28 plots to farmers
APCRDA agreed to sell LIC 0.40 acre at Uddandarayunipalem for an office complex. The same day 18 Penumaka farmers got 28 returnable plots.
Read the pageSource: The Hans India: APCRDA signs land sale agreement with LIC
Two families pool 22.68 acres in Harischandrapuram
Two farming families in the Phase 2 village signed over 22.68 acres for pooling.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: farmers voluntarily pool 22.68 acres for Amaravati
Cabinet approves pooling of 6,212 acres in Kantheru and Tadikonda
The Cabinet authorised pooling of 974 acres in Kantheru and 5,238 acres in Tadikonda mandal for the Inner Ring Road, a buffer along the railway line and grid roads. We have not yet seen a village-wise notification.
Read the pageSource: The Hans India: Cabinet decisions, 3 September (pooling of 6,212.50 acres)
TTD reviews Venkatapalem temple expansion
TTD inspected the second prakaram and four gopurams and called for regular progress monitoring.
Read the pageSource: TTD: inspection of Venkatapalem temple expansion
Mothadaka notified for land pooling
APCRDA issued a pooling notification for 2,344.12 acres in Mothadaka, Tadikonda mandal, for the Inner Ring Road and the railway line. It is the first village outside Phase 2 to reach this step.
Read the pageSource: NTV Telugu: CRDA issues land pooling notification for Mothadaka
CRDA clears ₹1,437 crore for the 29 villages
The authority approved village works, set extra land at no less than ₹10.25 crore an acre and gave NIELIT 8.5 acres for a quantum and AI university.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: ₹1,437 crore infrastructure push for Amaravati villages
“Land Pooling 3.0” village list circulating, not confirmed
A chart naming eleven Tadikonda and Pedakakani mandal villages for a third pooling round is being forwarded privately. Its own footnote says the list is not officially confirmed; four of the eleven have been named by officials, and nothing has been notified.
Read the pageSource: The News Minute: APCRDA begins gram sabhas on the master plan; govt to fix a land pooling timeline
Quantum Valley services expected from January 2027
MAUD Minister P. Narayana inspected the quantum computing building and said services are expected to be operational from January 2027, later than IBM's September 2026 target.
Seed Access Road phase 3 announced for 29 August
The minister said the third phase, with the cable bridge to NH-16, would start on 29 August. We have not seen a report that work began on that date. The tenders opened on 27 August were for village and plot works, not for this road.
Read the pageSource: Metro India: third phase of Seed Access Road to begin on August 29
Supreme Court declines challenge in land pooling case
The court refused to reopen the 2021 criminal case over Amaravati land pooling against the Chief Minister and the minister, which the High Court had quashed in July.
Read the pageSource: LawBeat: Supreme Court upholds quashing of the Amaravati land pooling case
113 returnable plots to 42 farmers
An e-lottery allotted plots to farmers from Nowluru-2, Kuragallu, Nidamarru, Inavolu and Penumaka.
Read the pageSource: Propnewstime: 113 returnable plots allotted through e-lottery
Seed Access Road phase 2 opened
The Chief Minister opened the 3.92 km second phase, with steel bridges over the Buckingham Canal and the Kondaveeti Vagu. The High Court had dismissed the land acquisition petitions two days earlier. The last stretch to NH-16 at Tadepalli is still to come.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: Naidu inaugurates Seed Access Road bridge connecting Amaravati
High Court design consultancy revised to ₹206.59 crore
The government approved a revised consultancy package for a larger High Court building and faster design delivery.
Read the pageSource: Telugu360: speed takes centre stage in Assembly, High Court plan
Cabinet approves Mothadaka pooling and quantum towers
The Cabinet approved pooling of 2,344 acres in Mothadaka on the same terms as other farmers. L&T was the lowest bidder for the Quantum Valley twin towers at ₹1,002.49 crore.
Read the pageSource: The Hans India: Cabinet clears PPP push for Amaravati projects (Mothadaka pooling)
AIIMS Mangalagiri now runs 970 beds
A burns and plastic surgery block opened, taking the hospital to 970 beds.
Read the pageSource: The Hans India: burns and plastic surgery block inaugurated at AIIMS Mangalagiri
Master plan gram sabhas begin; pooling timeline promised
APCRDA started gram sabhas on the master plan at Ananthavaram, Nekkallu, Thullur and Nelapadu, and the minister said the state would fix a definite timeline for the land pooling that major infrastructure needs.
Read the pageSource: The News Minute: APCRDA begins gram sabhas on the master plan; govt to fix a land pooling timeline
CRDA borrows ₹300 crore to pay annuities
The authority took a ₹300 crore loan from the state power finance corporation for annuity payments and endorsed pooling in Mothadaka after the village passed a resolution.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: APCRDA clears Quantum Valley towers and ropeway projects
Railway line land acquisition begins
Railway authorities began acquiring about 300 acres across eight villages in NTR district for the 57 km Errupalem–Amaravati–Nambur line.
Read the pageSource: Metro Rail News: land acquisition for Errupalem–Amaravati–Nambur line
109 returnable plots to 25 farmers
An e-lottery at APCRDA's Rayapudi headquarters gave 74 residential and 35 commercial plots to farmers from Thullur, Nelapadu, Rayapudi, Borupalem, Lingayapalem and Velagapudi. They received provisional certificates and were asked to register promptly.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: APCRDA allots 109 returnable plots to Amaravati farmers
Tadikonda gram sabha on pooling for the railway and Inner Ring Road
Minister Narayana asked farmers of Tadikonda, Mothadaka, Kantheru and Koppuravuru to pool land for the railway track, Inner Ring Road and service roads. Tadikonda and Mothadaka agreed in principle, Kantheru sought time, and papers for about 50 acres were in.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: trunk road and layouts by 2027, says Narayana (Tadikonda pooling consultation)
76 returnable plots allotted to 33 farmers
E-lottery at APCRDA's Rayapudi office: Penumaka 38 plots, Krishnayapalem 14, Nowluru-2 14, Kuragallu 7, Nowluru-1 3; 46 residential and 30 commercial.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: 33 Amaravati farmers receive returnable plots
CRDA approves ₹40,000 assistance and loan waiver for new villages
The authority meeting approved ₹40,000 for farmers pooling from 12 June 2024, ₹10,000 a year for loss of village commons, a loan waiver for families in newly pooling villages and an international school in each of 25 townships.
Read the pageSource: Telugu Post: CRDA authority meeting decisions
Opposition floats MAVIGUN corridor as election issue
YSRCP said the next election would be fought on a Machilipatnam–Vijayawada–Guntur corridor proposal versus Amaravati; the 2026 Act is unaffected.
Read the pageSource: The News Minute: Jagan revives capital row with MAVIGUN agenda
APL finale held at Mangalagiri
The official league coverage records the Season 5 grand finale at Mangalagiri.
Read the pageSource: Andhra Cricket Association: APL 2026 news and venues
Drainage improvements on Kondaveeti Vagu and Pala Vagu
ADC oversaw drainage improvement and removal of obstructions to flow in the Pala Vagu between Rayapudi and Venkatapalem.
Read the pageSource: The Hans India: emphasis on flood control works in Amaravati
Courtyard by Marriott project holds bhumi puja
APCRDA published the Lingayapalem project milestone, with a developer opening target of 2029.
Read the pageSource: APCRDA: Courtyard by Marriott bhumi puja
President assents to the Amaravati capital Act
The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2026 received assent, making Amaravati the statutory capital.
Read the pageSource: Akashvani News: President approves bill making Amaravati sole capital
Works worth ₹57,821 crore under review
The Chief Minister reviewed all capital works in progress and ordered weekly and monthly targets.
Read the pageSource: Akashvani News: CM reviews capital works worth ₹57,821 crore
Parliament passes the Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill
The Rajya Sabha passed the Bill naming Amaravati as the capital in Section 5(2) of the 2014 Act.
Read the pageSource: Akashvani News: Parliament passes Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Inner Ring Road to be built under PPP
The state chose a public-private model for the IRR and set April 2027 for trunk road completion.
Read the pageSource: Construction World: Amaravati IRR to be developed under PPP
Foundation stone for Quantum Valley
Union Minister Jitendra Singh and the Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the quantum park.
Read the pageSource: Akashvani News: foundation stone for Quantum Valley
496 returnable plots to 275 farmers
Two-session e-lottery including 381 plots to 195 Undavalli farmers who pooled under clause 9.14; no registration fee.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: e-lottery allots 496 returnable plots to 275 farmers
Phase 2 land pooling begins at Vaddamanu
Consent collection started in Vaddamanu with an evening gram sabha at Endrayi; notifications already issued for the four Palnadu villages.
Read the pageSource: The South First: Government launches second phase of land pooling
Phase 2 notification and schedule
Pooling of 16,666 acres in seven villages across nine units to begin 3 January with a 28 February target.
Read the pageSource: M9 News: Phase 2 land pooling to begin on January 3
Deadline to resolve Phase 1 grievances
The state set one month to clear the 7,628 plot registrations still pending (61,793 were already registered) and to restore ₹5,000 pensions for 4,929 families with arrears.
Read the pageSource: The South First: Government sets timelines to resolve farmer grievances
Sports City on 2,500 acres within a year
Minister Narayana said work on a 2,500-acre Sports City would begin within a year and that an airport must come up in Amaravati.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: Sports City in 2,500 acres to come up, says Narayana
Foundation programme for banks and insurers
SBI confirmed the Amaravati office foundation programme, including its new Local Head Office.
Read the pageSource: SBI official announcement: Amaravati LHO foundation
Cabinet clears Phase 2 pooling of 16,666.57 acres
Seven villages including Pedaparimi (5,886.18 acres) authorised for pooling under Section 55(2).
Read the pageSource: The News Minute: Cabinet approves second phase of land pooling
CRDA approves 20,494 acres for pooling
The 50th CRDA meeting approved pooling in seven villages and land allotments to 16 entities including sports academies.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: CRDA okays 20,494-acre land pooling
Capital Region LPS Rules, 2025 announced
Established Phase 1 entitlement rates; annuity increments of ₹3,000 and ₹5,000; ₹5,000 pension; ₹1.5 lakh loan waiver; orchard treatment; welfare additions.
Read the pageSource: NewsMeter: AP launches Land Pooling Scheme 2025 with bigger plots, welfare perks
Prime Minister relaunches Amaravati with ₹58,000 crore of works
Foundation stones for 74 projects worth ₹49,000 crore including the Assembly, Secretariat and High Court; IBM–TCS quantum computer announced.
Read the pageSource: PMO: PM lays foundation stone, inaugurates works worth over ₹58,000 crore in Amaravati
Airport feasibility study tendered
APADC invited consultants for a technical and economic feasibility report for a greenfield international airport at Amaravati.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Chronicle: greenfield international airport planned for Amaravati
Revised land values take effect
Statewide registration value revision; Ananthavaram up about 1,784%; capital villages exempt from the registration charge hike.
Read the pageSource: Deccan Herald: revised land values take effect in AP
Centre approves the Outer Ring Road
The 189 km NHAI expressway around the capital region cleared central approval.
Read the pageSource: Indian Infrastructure: Centre approves Amaravati Outer Ring Road
World Bank approves $800 million
Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program, co-financed by ADB.
Read the pageSource: World Bank press release on the $800 million Amaravati program
₹11,467 crore sanctioned including ₹3,859 crore for LPS layouts
Roads, flood works, government housing and layout amenities across 8,496 acres.
Read the pageSource: The Hans India: ₹11,467 crore in roads, housing and LPS layouts
Annuity and pensions extended by five years
CRDA extended Phase 1 annuity and landless pensions by another five years and restored the 8,352.69 sq km region.
Read the pageSource: The Hans India: Government extends annuity for another 5 years
Amaravati confirmed as capital; protest ends after 1,631 days
N. Chandrababu Naidu sworn in and confirmed Amaravati; the farmers' protest that began 18 December 2019 ended.
Read the pageSource: 2019 to 2024 Amaravati protests, Wikipedia
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