AP CM Naidu orders expedited Amaravati projects to beat delays

Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh – Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed contractors and officials to speed up ongoing capital projects, insisting work must be completed within the deadlines fixed by the state. In a high-level review, Naidu expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of several contracting agencies and pulled up officials for avoidable administrative and logistical lapses. The meeting was attended by contractors involved in housing, roads, trunk infrastructure, land pooling scheme (LPS) amenities, and senior officials from the AP Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA).

Officials informed Naidu that capital projects worth ₹57,821 crore are currently underway across various stages, with about ₹50,943 crore already grounded. Some 20,000 workers and experts are engaged in the capital construction works. Naidu reviewed the progress of each contractor against targets and highlighted ongoing work on iconic structures such as the assembly, high court, and secretariat complexes, stressing the need for better coordination to meet deadlines.

He raised concerns about manpower shortages linked to assembly elections in other states and urged the use of locally available skilled labor to the maximum extent possible. A key directive was to ensure uninterrupted supply of construction materials and to avoid delays by routing essential materials through a “green channel.” Naidu also criticized officials from the environment department for allegedly creating hurdles in gravel and sand supply, stressing that materials should move promptly without procedural holdups.

Naidu underscored that building Amaravati is a historic responsibility, not merely a contract assignment, and reaffirmed the focus on speed, safety, and quality to deliver housing, roads, and the iconic government complexes on schedule.

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