Andhra Pradesh may pool 30,000 more acres for Amaravati; No final decision yet: minister

The Andhra Pradesh government is exploring the possibility of pooling an additional 30,000 acres of land around Amaravati as part of its ambitious plans to develop a mega city with its own international airport, Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana announced on Tuesday.

However, he clarified that no final decision has been made so far. “Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is keen on transforming Amaravati into a world-class city by integrating neighboring areas like Mangalagiri, Tadepalli, Guntur, and Vijayawada,” Narayana said in an official release.

The Minister confirmed that 5,000 acres have been earmarked for the proposed international airport, and additional land will be required for associated infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, and public utilities.

Narayana highlighted that local MLAs raised concerns about the land acquisition route, which would compensate farmers only 2.5 times the registration value — less than what they could gain through the land pooling model. Under land pooling, farmers contribute their land in exchange for developed plots and other benefits, which the government believes is a more farmer-friendly approach.

“Farmers are largely in favor of land pooling,” the Minister noted, adding that once returnable plots are allocated to farmers from the pooled land, several thousand more acres would still be needed for essential infrastructure.

As of now, the government is still weighing whether to acquire the land or proceed with pooling, Narayana reiterated.

Meanwhile, Narayana shared updates on Amaravati’s ongoing development. Tenders for 68 projects worth ₹42,360 crore have been finalized, marking the resumption of reconstruction activities in the capital region. To meet the construction material demand, 851 acres have been allotted to the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) by the Mining Department for gravel sourcing.

The Minister also outlined a clear timeline for Amaravati’s growth:

Official residences to be completed within one year

Trunk roads in one-and-a-half years

Layout roads in two-and-a-half years

Iconic buildings within three years

The government remains committed to fast-tracking Amaravati’s development and turning it into a model city for the future.