CRDA nod for ₹1,052 cr. infrastructure works in Amaravati Govt. Complex area
The Hindu
CRDA approves tenders worth ₹1,052 crore for infrastructure in Amaravati Government Complex, focusing on green-blue capital development.
The 49th meeting of the CRDA (Capital Region Development Authority) chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has approved the proposal to invite tenders worth ₹1,052 crore for providing infrastructure in 1,450 acres of the Amaravati Government Complex area.
Disclosing the details to the media here on Friday, Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister P. Narayana said it was decided to invite tenders worth ₹682 crore to connect the Seed Access Road to National Highway-16.
During a visit to Uttar Pradesh, a study was conducted in Lucknow on how the river bund was constructed there and how their solid waste plants operate. U.P. officials have also expressed willingness to come here to study the solid waste plants, he said.
The Minister said discussions were held with experts regarding the development of the Green and Blue City.
The Government City will house major institutions, including a seven-storey High Court, a 50-storey Secretariat, and four 42-storey HOD (Heads of Departments) towers.
It may be recalled that the State government plans to develop Amaravati as India’s first green-blue capital, and 30% of Amaravati’s area is reserved for greenery and water bodies.
The government aims to meet 30% of its projected 2,700 MW energy demand through solar and wind power. Solar panels will be mandatory on one-third of government buildings. Features include GIS-based land management, smart signage, an ICT command centre, and mobile apps for grievance redressal.
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