Capital Development
APCRDA Launches Village Consultations Across Amaravati Capital City to Align Master Plan and Road Network with Local Needs
The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has begun a series of Gram Sabhas across villages in the Amaravati capital region to gather public feedback on the Amaravati Master Plan and proposed village road network, even as the state government pushed ahead with land pooling for key infrastructure projects. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana said the state government would fix a definite timeline for completing land pooling required for major Amaravati infrastructure projects, while assuring farmers that their interests would be protected.
| Event date | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| First villages consulted | Ananthavaram and Nekkallu villages under the West Central-1 Grid |
| Consultation topic | Village circulation plans and integration of local roads with the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) road network |
| Follow-up consultations | Gram Sabhas will also be held in Tulluru and Nelapadu on Wednesday, August 5, with APCRDA officials and technical experts interacting directly with residents |
| Farmer agreement status (Tadikonda & Mothadaka) | Farmers from Tadikonda and Mothadaka have agreed in principle to part with their land under the LPS |
| Farmer status (Kantheru) | Farmers from Kantheru have sought additional time to hold discussions within the village before conveying their decision |
| Government commitment | State government will fix a definite timeline for completing land pooling required for major Amaravati infrastructure projects |
| Phased scope | APCRDA has scheduled similar consultations across all villages in the capital region in phases |
What Happened on August 4
Officials explained the proposed road connectivity, future transport infrastructure and village integration plans, while inviting residents to share suggestions and concerns before the plans are finalised. The proposed network would connect existing village roads with the LPS road system to meet future transportation and civic infrastructure, according to Special Deputy Collector P Padmavathi.
Government Commitment to Timeline
Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana said the state government would fix a definite timeline for completing land pooling required for major Amaravati infrastructure projects, while assuring farmers that their interests would be protected. The minister made this statement at a separate consultation meeting in Guntur with farmers from three additional villages.
Farmer Response Across Villages
Farmers from Tadikonda and Mothadaka have agreed in principle to part with their land under the LPS, while farmers from Kantheru have sought additional time to hold discussions within the village before conveying their decision. This mixed response reflects ongoing negotiations between the state and farming communities over land contribution to capital infrastructure.
Planned Next Steps
As part of the outreach, APCRDA has scheduled similar consultations across all villages in the capital region in phases. Gram Sabhas will also be held in Tulluru and Nelapadu on Wednesday, August 5, with APCRDA officials and technical experts interacting directly with residents. The phased approach is intended to ensure all capital region villages participate in aligning the Master Plan and road network with local needs.
Land Pooling Scheme Context
The proposed network would connect existing village roads with the LPS road system to meet future transportation and civic infrastructure requirements. Amaravati's strategy to balance rural and urban development involves integrating existing village communities through the land pooling scheme, which allows landowners to voluntarily surrender land in exchange for reconstituted plots.
Frequently asked questions
What is the purpose of these Gram Sabhas?
To gather public feedback on the Amaravati Master Plan and proposed village road network, and to discuss how local roads will integrate with the Land Pooling Scheme road system.
Which villages were consulted first?
Ananthavaram and Nekkallu villages under the West Central-1 Grid on Tuesday, August 4, with Tulluru and Nelapadu scheduled for August 5.
Have farmers agreed to participate?
Farmers from Tadikonda and Mothadaka have agreed in principle to part with their land under the LPS, while farmers from Kantheru have sought additional time to hold discussions within the village before conveying their decision.
What has the state government promised?
The state government said it would fix a definite timeline for completing land pooling required for major Amaravati infrastructure projects, while assuring farmers that their interests would be protected.
How extensive is the consultation process?
APCRDA has scheduled similar consultations across all villages in the capital region in phases.
Who is leading these consultations?
APCRDA officials and technical experts are interacting directly with residents during the Gram Sabhas.
Sources
- APCRDA begins Gram Sabhas on Amaravati Master Plan; govt to set timeline for land pooling
- Minister P Narayana holds meeting with capital region farmers
- Grama Sabha held on Amaravati development
- Cooperate for land pooling, Narayana appeals to farmers
- Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority – Wikipedia