In a major step towards boosting Amaravati’s growth, the Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the acquisition of an additional 44,000 acres under the land pooling scheme. With the first phase of land allotment already completed, the government plans to develop this new area to build world-class infrastructure aimed at attracting more international organizations and investors.
The Cabinet has laid down clear guidelines for compensation: only those landowners within the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) limits who have owned their land for at least six years prior to 2019 will be eligible. This means that even if the land was recently sold—whether assigned or otherwise—the original owners before the capital’s official decision will receive compensation, ensuring fairness in the process.
Earlier, Minister Narayana had presented the proposed land use for major projects — 2,500 acres to be kept aside for pollution-free industries, 5,000 acres dedicated to a new airport, and another 2,500 acres for an international sports city. All these developments should go a long way in making Amaravati one of the more appealing modern urban centers.
In the land pooling model, farmers willingly give their land to the government and, as a reward, get developed plots together with monetary compensation. At present, village panchayats are conducting meetings to finalize the scheme and hear suggestions. It has been reported that almost 36,000 acres of land have already been committed by farmers for pooling.
Although the land pooling process is still in its early stages, with ongoing discussions through village assemblies, the government is optimistic about achieving meaningful progress in Amaravati’s construction by 2028. While some experts suggest waiting to complete the first phase before starting the second, officials remain confident that the city’s development will be in full swing once the land pooling concludes.
