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Singapore completes second phase of Andhra Pradesh master plan

SINGAPORE — The Republic today (May 25) handed over the master plan for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital city, Amravati, to the Indian state’s government, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said in a statement.

SINGAPORE — The Republic today (May 25) handed over the master plan for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital city, Amravati, to the Indian state’s government, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said in a statement.

The master plan will guide the development of Amravati, which will be the seat of Andhra Pradesh’s government, up to 2050. The 220 sq km capital city, named after an ancient Buddhist city, will rise on the banks of the Krishna River, between the existing cities of Vijayawada and Guntur.

Besides housing the state government, Amravati will also be a commercial hub for existing regional industries such as agribusinesses and logistics, as well as new sectors such as information technology-enabled services and pharmaceuticals, to support the economy and create jobs for the people, MTI said.

At the same time, connectivity will be enhanced with a bus rapid transit system that can be upgraded to a Mass Rapid Transit system. Non-motorised transport choices using an extensive network of walkways, cycle tracks and local waterways are also included in the master plan. The plan also aims to ensure a quality living environment.

To achieve that, there will be infrastructure to deliver reliable supplies of electricity and water while managing solid waste and sewerage. There are also plans to preserve much of the existing greenery and waterways while introducing new parks, gardens and recreational facilities.

Singapore’s Second Minister for Trade and Industry S Iswaran, who delivered the master plan to Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, said: “Singapore has worked closely with the Andhra Pradesh government to complete the master plan on schedule. I am happy that Singapore has contributed to Andhra Pradesh’s vision to create a vibrant and liveable city for its people.”

Amravati will be built on land pooled from the contributions of the villagers in the region. In return, they will receive plots of commercial and residential land in the city. This is the second of a three-stage plan of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between International Enterprise (IE) Singapore and the Infrastructure Corporation of Andhra Pradesh.

The first phase, which outlined plans for the more than 7,000 sq km capital region, was completed in March.

The final stage, which involves developing finer details for the 8 sq km core city, is expected to be completed in June.

The collaboration came after the Telangana region was separated from Andhra Pradesh to form India’s 29th state, taking along the capital, Hyderabad, with it. Andhra Pradesh has 10 years to build a new capital.

Today, the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise and the Swachh Andhra Corp also signed an agreement to jointly develop a framework for an integrated solid waste management master plan for Andhra Pradesh. The project is expected to be completed in three months.

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