Hyderabad: Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar termed the passage of the Amaravati sole capital Bill in the Lok Sabha as a watershed moment for Andhra Pradesh.
He said the amendment gave legal clarity to Amaravati as the sole capital. Therefore, it removed long-standing uncertainty that had affected governance and investment.
He noted that the lack of a clear capital had led to delays in infrastructure and reduced investor confidence. As a result, the new law aimed to provide a stable and forward-looking framework.
The Minister said the move aligned with the original vision of developing a single, world-class capital. Moreover, he added that it would restore confidence among stakeholders.
He highlighted the role of farmers and local communities in the Amaravati movement. According to him, over 29,000 farmers gave more than 34,000 acres under land pooling.
Amaravati sole capital status to drive investment and growth
Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said the Amaravati sole capital decision would accelerate ongoing infrastructure projects. He noted that 91 projects worth over ₹56,000 crore were already in progress.
He added that formal recognition would boost investments and generate large-scale employment. In addition, he said Amaravati would emerge as a major centre for governance and business.
He described the land pooling model as a key strength of the project. He said it allowed farmers to become stakeholders in urban development.
The Minister also said capital cities played a vital role in economic growth. Therefore, he said Amaravati could drive the State’s future expansion.
He credited the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the reform. Meanwhile, he said the law would restore trust among people.
He added that the Bill marked a course correction for Andhra Pradesh. As a result, it would strengthen administrative certainty and long-term development.
