Amaravati Land Pooling: Resolving Farmers' Issues Amid Fast-paced Development

The Andhra Pradesh government is navigating challenges in its ambitious Amaravati greenfield capital city project. Municipal Administration Minister P Narayana highlighted the progress and hurdles associated with land acquisition from farmers unwilling to pool land.

Narayana clarified that while a majority of farmers have cooperated, the government had no choice but to issue land acquisition notifications to those who refused, emphasizing that this step was taken only due to unavoidable circumstances. The minister assured that the process was transparent, contrasting it with allegations from YSRCP leaders about favoritism.

Despite controversies and some disputes in court, the government has managed to allocate plots to a significant portion of farmers. Construction in Amaravati, including infrastructure for government officials, is advancing, with completion projected as per the Chief Minister's guidelines. Narayana emphasized that the project's pace is attracting attention from other states.

(With inputs from agencies.)