After courting Singapore, Andhra Pradesh turns attention to UK for Amaravati collab

The Andhra Pradesh government, previously seeking Singapore's assistance for Amaravati's development, has now sought help from the United Kingdom. The state aims to leverage UK expertise and financial support for long-term urban and rural infrastructure development. A joint agreement was signed on Tuesday between the Andhra Pradesh government and the UK's Department for Business and Trade.

The UK’s Department for Business and Trade will provide support for sustainable urban development, including roads, drainage systems, drinking water supply, and waste management. UK’s technical expertise will help develop Amaravati into a world-class, smart, and livable city. The agreement focuses on technology transfer, innovation, and collaboration in areas like Intelligent Transport Systems, Building Information Modeling, and modern construction technologies. UK Export Finance (UKEF) may provide financial assistance for eligible infrastructure projects.