Andhra Pradesh Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking Amaravati’s Statutory Recognition as Capital

Amaravati, March 2027 : In a decisive step aimed at ending years of uncertainty over the state’s capital, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday moved a landmark resolution in the Legislative Assembly, urging the Centre to grant statutory recognition to Amaravati as the official capital of the state.

A special session of the Assembly was convened exclusively to deliberate on this crucial issue, reflecting the government’s intent to bring long-term legal clarity and administrative stability to the capital question. Addressing the House, Naidu stressed that a permanent solution could only be achieved through amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.

The Assembly resolved to formally request the Government of India to amend Section 5 of the Act by explicitly inserting the words “at Amaravati” in sub-section (2), thereby legally affirming the city’s status as the state capital. Additionally, the resolution proposed expanding the legal definition to include all areas notified under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority Act, 2014, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the capital region.

The move comes in the backdrop of the ambitious Amaravati capital project, one of the largest greenfield urban development initiatives in the country. The project, estimated at around Rs 64,000 crore, is being implemented by APCRDA and envisions the creation of a world-class administrative and economic hub.

A key highlight of the Amaravati project has been the large-scale voluntary land pooling by farmers. Nearly 30,000 farmers contributed over 34,000 acres of fertile land, making it one of the most significant participatory development efforts in India. This approach helped avoid the delays and disputes typically associated with land acquisition, while also aligning local stakeholders with the project’s vision.

Financial backing for the project has come from multiple sources. The Centre has committed Rs 15,000 crore, of which approximately Rs 4,200 crore has already been released. International institutions such as the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank have extended loans totalling around Rs 13,500 crore. Additionally, domestic financial body HUDCO has sanctioned a credit line of Rs 11,000 crore to accelerate infrastructure development.

Concluding his address, Naidu called upon all legislators to support the resolution, emphasising that statutory recognition would safeguard the aspirations of the people and the investments made by thousands of farmers. He described the move as the “final seal” needed to secure Amaravati’s future as the capital and restore confidence among stakeholders.