Tue Jun 17 18:01:48 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The Union Government has approved ₹2,787 crore for two long-pending projects in Amaravati: ₹1,329 crore for residential quarters for central government employees and ₹1,458 crore for the Common Central Secretariat. The CPWD will handle the construction. This move is intended to revive Amaravati’s capital development.

**News Article:**

**Union Government Greenlights ₹2,787 Crore Amaravati Projects**

**AMARAVATI, June 17, 2025** – The Union Government has given the go-ahead to two long-awaited infrastructure projects in Amaravati, approving a total investment of ₹2,787 crore. The announcement, made on Tuesday, marks a significant step towards the revitalization of Amaravati’s development as a capital city.

Of the total allocation, ₹1,329 crore will be dedicated to constructing residential quarters for central government employees. The remaining ₹1,458 crore is earmarked for the construction of the Common Central Secretariat.

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has been tasked with executing both projects. According to Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, this move is crucial for boosting development in Amaravati. He stated that upon completion, the Central government offices and institutions will commence operations from the new Secretariat.

The approved projects signal a renewed commitment to establishing Amaravati as a functional administrative hub.

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