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Is Vizag the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
In August 2020, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed Andhra Pradesh Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020. According to its provisions, Visakhapatnam is the executive capital while Amaravati and Kurnool serve as legislative and judicial capitals, respectively.
Is Hyderabad still the capital of Andhra?
From 1956 to 2014 Hyderabad was the capital of Andhra Pradesh state, but, with the creation of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh in 2014, it was redesignated as the capital of both states.
Is Vijayawada the capital of Andhra Pradesh?
Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The city has been described as the commercial, political, and educational capital of Andhra Pradesh, second largest city in Andhra Pradesh and is one of the fastest growing urban areas in India. …
What is the real capital of Andhra Pradesh?
However, Hyderabad would remain as the joint capital of both states for a period not exceeding ten years. Hence, Amaravati is being built to serve as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The foundation for the city was laid at Uddandarayunipalem on 22 October 2015.
Is the capital of Andhra Pradesh changed?
As per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, Hyderabad became the capital of the then newly formed state of Telangana, post bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. Hence, Amaravati is being built to serve as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The foundation for the city was laid at Uddandarayunipalem on 22 October 2015.
Will Amaravati be the legislative and executive capital of Andhra Pradesh?
This is why it is saying that while Amaravati will be the legislative capital, Visakhapatnam or Vizag will be the executive capital with the bulk of the judiciary being based in Kurnool. This way, coastal Andhra, Rayalaseema and central Andhra will get equal attention.
What is the Amaravati plan?
With nine theme cities and 27 townships, Amaravati was planned in an area of 217 square kilometers as a world-class city. The Singapore government had made free master plan for capital region, capital city and seed area. It was designed not merely an administrative capital but as an economic and job creating hub and tourism centre.
Why is YSRCP shifting focus from Amaravati to Vizag?
The YSRCP government claims the diversion of the focus from Amaravati is to ensure more equitable growth for different parts of the state. This is why it is saying that while Amaravati will be the legislative capital, Visakhapatnam or Vizag will be the executive capital with the bulk of the judiciary being based in Kurnool.
What happened to Chandrababu Naidu’s Amaravati capital city project?
With YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led Andhra Pradesh cabinet finally approving the scrapping of the Amaravati Capital Region Development Authority Act 2014, it is now official that the much-discussed capital city dream project of former chief minister Chandrababu Naidu lies in tatters.