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The second phase of Amaravati's land pooling scheme has gathered pace following amendments to the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Act (APSRA), which have reaffirmed Amaravati as the state's capital. The Andhra Pradesh government is seeking to pool an additional 16,666 acres across multiple villages in the capital region to support infrastructure projects, including a greenfield airport and industrial developments. Participation from landowners, initially limited due to concerns over political uncertainty and delays in earlier commitments, has shown signs of improvement. The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has undertaken outreach measures to rebuild confidence among farmers, while also initiating land acquisition in cases where voluntary pooling has not progressed. The scheme forms a key component of the state's strategy to advance capital region development.
The Andhra Pradesh government's second phase of the Amaravati Land Pooling Scheme (LPS 2.0) has gained momentum in recent days following amendments to the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganisation Act (APSRA), which have formally reaffirmed Amaravati as the state capital, prompting renewed participation from landowners across villages in the capital region, as authorities move to consolidate land required for planned infrastructure projects. Advertisement
The revised legislative framework has provided clarity on the capital's status, addressing a prolonged period of uncertainty that had earlier slowed land aggregation efforts. Officials indicated that this policy certainty has contributed to improved response from farmers, particularly in villages such as Pedaparimi, where landowners have come forward to offer significant parcels for pooling.
Under LPS 2.0, the state aims to pool approximately 16,666 acres of land across Thulluru, Tadikonda, and Pedakurapadu mandals to support the expansion of the Amaravati capital region. The proposed land aggregation is intended to facilitate a range of infrastructure and economic projects, including a greenfield airport, a sports complex, and high-technology industrial clusters.
The second phase builds on the earlier land pooling exercise, under which over 34,000 acres were assembled through voluntary participation by farmers. However, progress in the initial phase had been affected by delays in delivering developed returnable plots and infrastructure, leading to dissatisfaction among some land contributors. These concerns, along with political uncertainties surrounding the capital's status, had resulted in hesitation among landowners during the early stages of LPS 2.0.
In response, the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has undertaken efforts to re-engage with stakeholders, including direct consultations with farmers and assurances regarding project implementation. Officials indicated that these outreach measures have helped improve confidence among second-phase participants, contributing to a gradual increase in land pooling commitments.
At the same time, the government has initiated land acquisition proceedings in villages where voluntary participation has remained limited. Notifications have been issued for specific land parcels in locations such as Thulluru, Nidamarru, Lingayapalem, Mandadam, and Undavalli, particularly where delays in land availability have affected the execution of ongoing infrastructure works.
Authorities noted that the dual approach combining voluntary land pooling with targeted acquisition has been adopted to ensure continuity in project timelines. Several infrastructure projects in the capital region have faced delays due to land constraints, with executing agencies reporting difficulties in accelerating construction activities without access to required parcels.
The land pooling mechanism, which involves landowners contributing agricultural land in exchange for developed urban plots and associated benefits, remains central to Amaravati's planned urban development model. The government has reiterated its intention to expand the capital region through this framework, while addressing implementation gaps observed in the first phase.
The renewed pace of LPS 2.0 reflects an attempt to align legislative clarity, administrative execution, and stakeholder participation in advancing the development of Amaravati as a functional capital city, with land aggregation continuing to play a critical role in enabling large-scale infrastructure delivery.
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