Step up pace of Amaravati construction works, Andhra CM Naidu asks contracting agencies

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has urged construction firms to accelerate the pace of works in Amaravati, with the aim of executing projects worth ₹2,000 crore each month. During a review meeting on Tuesday, the Chief Minister met with officials and representatives from the contracting agencies to discuss the progress of Amaravati capital works.

Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana reported that 152 projects have been initiated in the capital region, with around 41,000 workers currently engaged in the works. Officials informed the Chief Minister that ₹1,345 crore worth of work had been completed in the previous month.

In response to these figures, Naidu directed the agencies to increase the monthly execution value to the targeted ₹2,000 crore by improving planning and coordination. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for intensified efforts in the Outer Ring Road (ORR) project by coordinating with the Centre. He stressed that there should be no negligence or laxity in the execution of capital works, with a focus on timely completion while maintaining quality.

Reviewing the progress of iconic buildings, Naidu stressed that there should be no delay in their construction. He highlighted the importance of the Secretariat towers and Assembly building having an iconic character. The Chief Minister also called for imparting modern skills to personnel in the construction sector, following the model of the National Academy of Construction.