CM Naidu Directs Contract Agencies to Expedite Works in Amaravati

vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday instructed the contracted organizations to expedite the construction of the capital Amaravati.

Here, Naidu reviewed the progress of construction work along with representatives of these organizations. He said that they should shape Amaravati as ‘Hyderabad plus’ and complete the work ahead of schedule.

Officials informed the CM that works worth Rs 50,999 crore have been entrusted to a number of contracted agencies. It was stated that work on housing, body infrastructure, LPS infrastructure, assembly, high court, secretariat towers and iconic buildings are continuing.

Naidu directed them to ensure availability of adequate manpower, machinery and equipment for construction work.

Urban Development Minister P. Narayana informed the CM that currently 26,924 workers and more than 5,140 heavy machinery are involved in this project work. Streams like Kondaveeti Vagu and Pala Vagu are being widened to facilitate the free flow of water in them.

Naidu advised the contracted agencies to ensure a brand image for Amaravati to be built as a futuristic city. He criticized those who tried to stop things through litigation.

The Prime Minister made several suggestions for the construction of residential buildings for secretaries, chief secretaries and their basic amenities, as well as assembly, high court and secretariat towers.

“Once the construction works are completed, we will invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the buildings. Let us review the progress of the works every two months,” he said.