Telugu Desam Party president and Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of constructing iconic buildings in Amaravati to develop it into a world-class capital is reportedly placing a heavy financial burden on the state government.
Experts argue that key structures like the High Court, Secretariat, and other towers could be built more cost-effectively and beautifully. However, Naidu has opted for high-profile designs that significantly increase the expenditure.
For instance, the proposed High Court building is estimated to cost ₹1,082 crore — nearly double the cost of the Telangana Secretariat. A central spire planned for the Legislature Complex alone is expected to cost ₹600 crore.
Likewise, the proposed 600-foot-tall NTR statue at Neerukonda is estimated at ₹500 crore. The Amaravati “Iconic” Bridge has an estimated cost of ₹2,602.46 crore, while the Internal Ring Road is projected to cost ₹8,800 crore.
Despite these grand ambitions, there remains uncertainty about the source of funding. Due to the absence of a clear financial strategy, the government has not yet given administrative approval for around 20 major infrastructure projects.
Against this backdrop, Naidu is scheduled to visit Delhi on July 14. He is expected to meet with central leaders to seek funding support for Amaravati. One of the key requests is to convert previously approved World Bank and ADB loans into central government grants.
A detailed plan has been laid out to complete all government development projects in Amaravati by March 31, 2028. The state’s first real estate project under this plan, ‘Happy Nest,’ is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2027.
Given the scale of these initiatives, the state government considers central financial backing crucial. The outcome of Naidu’s upcoming visit to Delhi is likely to determine the viability of these ambitious plans.
