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New Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- New Indian Express
CRDA promises swift action on land issues in Andhra
VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (AP CRDA) has assured farmers that petitions, particularly those concerning assigned lands in Amaravati, will be resolved promptly. During a Grievance Day held at the CRDA office in Tullur, Additional Commissioner G. Suryasai Praveen Chand stated that assigned land and returnable plot flooding issues will be addressed as per government directions. He added that CRDA's Planning Department will handle complaints related to street flooding. Out of 23 complaints received, 18 were land-related, with several resolved on the spot. Farmers were urged to attend Grievance Day sessions held every Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
APCRDA launches skill courses
Guntur: As part of its ongoing commitment to inclusive growth and social development, the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has launched two impactful initiatives aimed at empowering women and equipping youth with employment-ready skills in the Amaravati region. Speaking to the media, AP CRDA informed that in light of the ongoing capital development works and the expected inflow of workers at construction sites, 368 Self Help Group (SHG) women, who are members of the gender committees, are being sensitised on the issue of gender-based violence. The sessions focus on the prevention of sexual harassment at the workplace. In parallel, the APCRDA is conducting several skill development programmes under the Skill Hub initiative. These include courses in painting, data entry operations, and front office management. The painting course at Skill Hub, Tullur has enrolled 22 participants and commenced on April 24. A data entry operator course with 30 participants began on May 12 at the same venue. A front office training batch with 28 participants started on May 26, and another data entry batch with 29 participants commenced at Government College, Mangalagiri.
The Hindu
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
APCRDA to hold Mini Job Fair at Thullur on May 20
The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) is organising a Mini Job Fair at its Skill Hub Center in Thullur in Guntur district on May 20 under the supervision of the State Skill Development Corporation. The companies offering jobs include BSR Infratech India Limited, Varun Motors, SkillCraft, Weken India, ITC (Capston Services Limited) and Happy Mobiles, and LV Prasad Eye Hospital. Freshers and experienced candidates with SSC, ITI, Diploma, or any other degree are eligible to attend the job fair. The companies are offering salaries ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 with additional incentives and allowances for some positions. The selected candidates will be placed in Amaravati, Guntur, Vijayawada and surrounding areas. Interested individuals have to register on the portal and obtain further details from contact persons Shankar on mobile no. 9848424207 or Srikar on 9963425999. Grievance Day Meanwhile, CRDA Additional Commissioner G. Suryasai Praveen Chand conducted Grievance Day at the CRDA office in Thullur. Several farmers submitted their grievances related to payment of annuity, changes in N-13 road alignment, registration of plots for heirs, and other issues. Mr. Praveen Chand instructed the officials to take necessary steps for redressing the grievances. Regarding the alterations in N-13 road alignment, he promised to take the suggestions and objections to the government's notice. Special Deputy Collectors A.G. Chinni Krishna, K. Swarna Mary, B. Sai Srinivas Naik, G. Ravindra, M. Seshi Reddy, K.S. Bhagyarekha, P. Padmavati and G. Bhima Rao, grievance redressal Nodal Officer P. Jayashree and other officials took part.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
APCRDA offers quick solutions to many issues raised by Amaravati farmers on Grievance Day
In a proactive step towards addressing the concerns of farmers and agricultural workers in the Amaravati capital region, the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) conducted a Grievance Day at its Tulluru office on Friday. The event witnessed the direct intervention of APCRDA Additional Commissioner G. Suryasai Praveen Chand, who ensured immediate redressal of several complaints. During the session, farmers from across the capital region presented their issues to the Additional Commissioner, who instructed officials to resolve the complaints on the spot wherever possible. One of the major issues raised pertained to land-related problems, especially those concerning Lanka lands. Responding to these, the Additional Commissioner stated that necessary action would be taken in accordance with directions from the Guntur District Collector. Several farmers also reported technical glitches in the GIS portal related to the allocation of returnable plots. Taking prompt action, Praveen Chand resolved the issue instantly. Officers from various departments within the APCRDA participated in the session and managed to provide solutions to a majority of the 23 complaints received, right at the venue. The remaining matters were delegated for swift resolution, with clear instructions from the Additional Commissioner to avoid any delays. He emphasised that grievance redressal should be prompt and effective, urging farmers to make full use of the weekly Grievance Day held every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The complaints received this week included 22 related to land matters and one pertaining to social welfare.
Economic Times
03-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Amaravati 2.0: The challenge of turning blueprint into reality
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in India Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Skyscrapers soaring 50 storeys high, emergency services just five minutes away, homes, schools, and workplaces all within a 15-minute walk-on a 3x2 feet grid map at the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) office in Vijayawada, Amaravati looks picture-perfect. Landscaped avenues, highways, and nine themed sub-cities complete the for the past decade, this greenfield capital has existed mostly on Andhra Pradesh was bifurcated in 2014, Hyderabad was designated as the joint capital for 10 years. As Telangana claimed it at the end of this period, then Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu envisioned a new capital in Amaravati-grander than Hyderabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its foundation stone in 2015. But the project was shelved after Naidu lost power and YSRCP's Jagan Mohan Reddy became Chief Minister. Back in office in 2024, Naidu has revived Amaravati. On Friday, PM Modi formally relaunched work on the the fanfare settles, ET examines the scale of the project, the ground-level readiness, and the challenges in turning a blueprint into a living, working capital is designed to cover 217.23 sq km across 29 villages in the larger 8,352.69 sq km capital region. At its heart lies the government city-with the assembly, secretariat, and high court-surrounded by nine self-contained master plan, created in partnership with Singapore, remains intact despite political shifts. Roads are laid out in a north-south and east-west grid. Each 4 sq km block is a township with its own school, Anganwadi, health centre, junior college, and park. No essential service is more than 2 km away. The plan also includes 3,300 km of cycling situated along the Krishna river, flood management is key. Natural canals-Kondaveeti Vaagu and Paala Vaagu-are being widened and deepened. A new gravity channel will run north to south to drain excess Amaravati 2.0, project oversight is rigorous. A group of ministers oversees land allotments. Every project is assigned a project management officer tracking daily progress, supported by a programme officer who reports to APCRDA. Timelines are tightly monitored, with a completion window of 18 to 36 months. On the ground today, Amaravati is mostly barren-except for a few functioning universities with student biggest challenge is settling the capitals in India have struggled to grow beyond administrative hubs. Chhattisgarh's Naya Raipur and Gujarat's Gandhinagar are examples where government offices exist, but the cities remain municipal administration minister Narayana says lessons have been learned. "We're planning for economic activity alongside governance. The government shift will happen first-officials will follow, and so will residents. Universities are operational and more are under construction. A health city is also being developed. These will drive economic momentum."Between 2014 and 2019, 130 land allotments were made in Amaravati, but only a handful turned into projects. Now, the state is reviewing them. Of these, 48 are being confirmed."There's a trust deficit after the way the previous government treated investors," says Narayana. "We need to restore confidence." Over 100 fresh investment proposals are now under has also sought legal backing from the Centre to secure Amaravati's status as the capital, regardless of political changes.
