Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, 15 July declared that Amaravati is being developed as a world-class capital city that will serve as the primary engine of the state's future economic growth. The assertion came during a high-level review of the Amaravati 2.0 Integrated Master Plan and the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS-2) with senior officials and a delegation from Singapore.

Key Developments from the Review Meeting

Chief Minister Naidu stressed that the Integrated Master Plan for Amaravati must be designed as an inclusive capital city — one where citizens from all parts of Andhra Pradesh can work and settle. The Singapore team presented the project's scope, implementation strategy, and action plan, which encompasses area development, infrastructure planning, and investment models.

Naidu underlined that the capital is being built with well-planned Inner and Outer Ring Roads to international standards. He also emphasised large-scale employment creation as a central objective of Amaravati's economic strengthening.

Water Security and Environmental Goals

Addressing concerns around water availability, the Chief Minister noted that despite challenges posed by El Niño conditions, the Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme has successfully transferred Godavari waters to the Krishna River, making the capital region water-secure. Naidu added that Amaravati is being planned with a strong focus on environmental sustainability through the adoption of green energy and green building practices, with the stated goal of achieving global benchmarks and among the highest per capita income levels through innovation-driven development.

Andhra Pradesh Signs MoU with UN-Habitat

In a significant parallel development, the Andhra Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) to promote inclusive and sustainable urban development across the state. The agreement was formalised between the Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration Department and UN-Habitat in the presence of Chief Minister Naidu and UN-Habitat Executive Director Anaclaudia Rossbach, who participated virtually from Singapore.

The partnership aims to establish a Centre of Excellence for Urban Affairs in Amaravati as part of the state's SURGE AP, RISE AP, and UPLIFT AP initiatives. Areas of collaboration include urban poverty alleviation, livelihood improvement for the urban poor, digital governance, municipal finance, and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Global Showcase Planned for 2028

Both sides agreed to present Andhra Pradesh's urban development achievements at the 14th World Urban Forum (WUF14), scheduled to be held in Mexico in 2028. The forum will serve as a platform for the state to project Amaravati's progress to an international audience, reinforcing its positioning as a model for sustainable urban planning in the developing world.

With Singapore's planning expertise, a UN-Habitat partnership, and water security in place, Amaravati's next phase of development will test whether the vision translates into verifiable economic outcomes for Andhra Pradesh's residents.