Amaravati Gears Up as Prestigious Institutions Begin to Line Up

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu is determined to transform Amaravati into the state’s capital, taking swift steps to make it a reality.

Unlike the mistakes made in 2014, he has been consistently focused on developing Amaravati since assuming office, and his efforts are now paying off as prestigious institutions are lining up to establish themselves in the region.

In a recent development, the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) has been allocated 35 acres of land by the CRDA (Capital Region Development Authority) for its campus. The land is located near the Seed Access Road and close to the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. BITS has stated that its buildings will be designed to reflect the architectural style of the temple.

While the CRDA had initially considered allocating land in areas like Nellapadu and Ainavolu for BITS and other educational institutions like SMR, VIT, and Amrita, BITS insisted on land along the Seed Access Road. Despite only being able to provide 35 acres in that location, BITS agreed to the offer, even though areas like Nellapadu and Ainavolu could have provided 50-100 acres of land.

In addition to BITS, the Bar Council of India has also decided to set up a Law University in Amaravati. Along with this, several other educational institutions are planning to establish campuses in the capital. Furthermore, many Central Government offices and public sector organizations are gearing up to set up their headquarters in Amaravati. Although land was previously allocated to several Central Government offices, the projects were technically canceled due to delays in construction. Now, efforts are underway to renew those allocations.

This time, instead of allocating separate plots for each government office, there are plans to consolidate them into a single building. Meanwhile, state government offices and corporations are considering relocating to Secretariat buildings and HWD towers, with some office spaces being reallocated. However, separate plots will still be assigned for key facilities like the Central Library, State Museum, and laboratories.

In the past five years, many organizations had turned a blind eye to Amaravati, but now, there is a surge of interest, with several institutions eagerly looking to establish their presence in the city. The groundwork for Amaravati’s transformation into a hub for education, government, and corporate institutions is well underway.