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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Public hearing on land acquisition for Amaravati railway line on July 22, ETInfra
Advt Advt Join the community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to Newsletter to get latest insights & analysis in your inbox. Get updates on your preferred social platform Follow us for the latest news, insider access to events and more. With an aim to fast track Amaravati railway line works, the state govt has decided to conduct public hearing on land acquisition on Tuesday. The govt issued notices to farmers for the acquisition of about 334 acres in Palnadu district and 200 acres in Guntur district for the proposed railway line to the capital city. The district administration asked farmers to come with their documents and objections about the proposed land cabinet had given its green signal for rail connectivity to Amaravati in last October. Centre has agreed to take up this project on high priority basis despite the fact that it was not projected in the last budget. It estimated that the new rail line project would cost around Rs 2,245 crore and the new line will be laid from Errupalem in Khammam district on the existing Vijayawada-Hyderabad railway line to Nambur station under the Vijayawada-Guntur said that the railway authorities have already completed the land acquisition in Khammam district of Telangana and are gearing up to launch the first phase of works. Although, the process to acquire the land in three districts- NTR, Guntur and Palnadu was also initiated immediately after the Centre's announcement, it got delayed due to objections from land-owning farmers, particularly from Guntur district, were strongly resisting the land acquisition plans as these lands were located close to the capital city and is expected to fetch them massive price. While the current market value for an acre land in and around the capital city is between Rs 4 crore and Rs 8 crore depending on the location, farmers fear that they might not fetch the similar price if acquired by the authorities. Sources said that local legislator Tenali Sravan Kumar is believed to have been negotiating with the farmers to join the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) in case they were not willing to accept the compensation to be offered as per the the state govt recently conducted grama sabhas in several villages of Thullur, Tadikonda mandals to implement the second phase of Land Pooling Scheme (LPS-II). The railway track will pass through Thullur, Tadikonda and Pedakakani mandals. The land required in Pedakakani mandal will be taken through the land acquisition final hurdle*Centre has given green signal for development of new railway line to connect Amaravati at a cost of Rs 2,245 crore*The new line will be constructed from Errupalem in Telangana to Nambur in Guntur district*The state govt had proposed to give 1,500 acres for development of Amaravati railway station*About nine stations will be developed between Errupalem and Nambur*Railway authorities are ready to launch work once the land is handed over by the state govt
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Public hearing on land acquisition for Amaravati railway line on July 22
Guntur: With an aim to fast track Amaravati railway line works, the state govt has decided to conduct public hearing on land acquisition on Tuesday. The govt issued notices to farmers for the acquisition of about 334 acres in Palnadu district and 200 acres in Guntur district for the proposed railway line to the capital city. The district administration asked farmers to come with their documents and objections about the proposed land acquisition. Union cabinet had given its green signal for rail connectivity to Amaravati in last October. Centre has agreed to take up this project on high priority basis despite the fact that it was not projected in the last budget. It estimated that the new rail line project would cost around Rs 2,245 crore and the new line will be laid from Errupalem in Khammam district on the existing Vijayawada-Hyderabad railway line to Nambur station under the Vijayawada-Guntur section. Sources said that the railway authorities have already completed the land acquisition in Khammam district of Telangana and are gearing up to launch the first phase of works. Although, the process to acquire the land in three districts- NTR, Guntur and Palnadu was also initiated immediately after the Centre's announcement, it got delayed due to objections from farmers. The land-owning farmers, particularly from Guntur district, were strongly resisting the land acquisition plans as these lands were located close to the capital city and is expected to fetch them massive price. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo While the current market value for an acre land in and around the capital city is between Rs 4 crore and Rs 8 crore depending on the location, farmers fear that they might not fetch the similar price if acquired by the authorities. Sources said that local legislator Tenali Sravan Kumar is believed to have been negotiating with the farmers to join the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) in case they were not willing to accept the compensation to be offered as per the Act. Interestingly, the state govt recently conducted grama sabhas in several villages of Thullur, Tadikonda mandals to implement the second phase of Land Pooling Scheme (LPS-II). The railway track will pass through Thullur, Tadikonda and Pedakakani mandals. The land required in Pedakakani mandal will be taken through the land acquisition Act. GFX The final hurdle *Centre has given green signal for development of new railway line to connect Amaravati at a cost of Rs 2,245 crore *The new line will be constructed from Errupalem in Telangana to Nambur in Guntur district *The state govt had proposed to give 1,500 acres for development of Amaravati railway station *About nine stations will be developed between Errupalem and Nambur *Railway authorities are ready to launch work once the land is handed over by the state govt
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Grama sabha for LPS 2.0: farmers want clarity on status of Amaravati capital, higher compensation
There was mixed response from the farmers of the Amaravati capital region during the grama sabhas organised by the State government as part of the second phase of the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS 2.0), aimed at acquiring agricultural land for the expansion of the capital city. The meetings, held across Guntur and Palnadu districts, witnessed a wide range of questions and concerns from the farming community, particularly around the government's past performance, the future of Amaravati, and assurances for their livelihood. The State government, through the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), revenue authorities and local representatives, began conducting grama sabhas in villages. On Saturday, grama sabhas were conducted at Garikapadu, Ponnekallu, and Nidumukkala in Guntur district. The initiative was part of its renewed push to acquire land after announcing LPS 2.0. However, farmers were demanding accountability for the promises made during the first phase between 2014 and 2019. A key concern raised across all the meetings was the lack of clarity on the legal and political future of Amaravati as the capital city. Farmers wonder when Amaravati would officially be notified as the capital, and who would guarantee its status in case of a change in government after the next general elections. Many also sought a revised compensation package, citing increased land values and inflation over the past decade. Lack of trust At Ponnekallu, the villagers boycotted the grama sabha, saying the government had failed to build trust. Local farmer Devireddy Nagender Reddy said, 'The government didn't fulfill its promise of developing Amaravati after acquiring our land almost 10 years ago. Now it is seeking more land for expansion, without even notifying Amaravati as the official capital. Our lands are located in prime areas, not remote ones — with market values above ₹4 crore per acre. We need a much better compensation package to even consider this.' In contrast, the villagers at Garikapadu and Nidumukkala showed tentative support for LPS 2.0, but with a list of demands. They urged the government to provide detailed plans about the industries that were expected to be established in the second phase, the location and size of returnable plots, and a higher annuity. Concerns were also raised regarding benefits for landless families affected by the proposed land pooling. Tadikonda MLA Tenali Sravan Kumar, who was present at the meetings, along with APCRDA officials, assured that the feedback received would be compiled and presented to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for review. He reiterated the government's commitment to building a world-class capital, and stated that LPS 2.0 would be guided by transparency and mutual benefit. Despite the differing views, the grama sabhas underscored one aspect — the farmers want guarantees, not promises. As the State moves ahead with its capital expansion plans, the future of LPS 2.0 may well depend on how effectively it wins back the trust of its original stakeholders — the farmers.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Farmers' response to Amaravati LPS positive, and concerns raised will be addressed, says Tadikonda MLA Sravan Kumar
The State government has almost completed the first round of consultations with the farmers on the proposed Amaravati Land Pooling Scheme (LPS 2.0) that is aimed at expanding the capital city, according to TDP's Tadikonda MLA Tenali Sravan Kumar. 'While a majority of the farmers in the Amaravati capital region are willing to part with their lands under the LPS to the A.P. Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), several others have expressed concerns and raised certain demands, which will be taken to the notice of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu,' Mr. Sravan Kumar told The Hindu on the sidelines of the grama sabha at Nidumukkala on Saturday. 'Many farmers are supportive of the government's vision, but they have raised pertinent issues regarding compensation and future benefits. We will ensure their voices reach the Chief Minister,' Mr. Sravan Kumar said. He said works costing more than ₹42,000 crore had already been initiated in the first phase of Amaravati construction, including government buildings and LPS layouts, with completion timelines ranging from nine months to three years. 'With the capital city evolving, the government is receiving an influx of proposals from private firms. New mega projects are in the pipeline, including a Quantum Valley, an international airport, and an international sports city, all necessitating significant additional land,' he said. To meet the growing demand, the government launched the LPS 2.0, targeting to pool over 47,000 acres across Tadikonda Assembly constituency in Guntur district and Pedakurapadu constituency in Palnadu district. 'The development under LPS 2.0 will not financially burden the government or the APCRDA. It will be self-sustained through investments from interested private companies. We are creating a model that is both visionary and viable'Tenali Sravan KumarTadikonda MLA Importantly, Mr. Sravan Kumar said the development under LPS 2.0 would not financially burden the government, or the APCRDA. 'It will be self-sustained through investments from interested private companies. We are creating a model that is both visionary and viable,' the MLA asserted. Acknowledging the farmers' demand for revised compensation, especially in comparison with the market value of already developed plots, Mr. Sravan Kumar said, 'While we understand their concerns, farmers must also realise that land values will increase manifold once development is complete. Still, we are committed to securing maximum benefits for them.' Taking a swipe at the previous YSRCP government, Mr. Sravan Kumar accused former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of halting development and disturbing over 1,200 acres of capital land in the first phase. 'As a result, the NDA government is now compelled to acquire land for the proposed sports city under LPS 2.0,' he said. 'Without sports infrastructure, we cannot expect international sporting events or nurture local talent,' he said. 'Out of the proposed 47,000 acres, only 10,000 acres will be available for direct government use after allocating land for returnable plots, green zones, public utilities, and infrastructure,' he added.
