Senior representatives from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday carried out an extensive review of infrastructure and urban development works underway in Andhra Pradesh’s planned capital city of Amaravati.
The visiting teams held discussions with officials of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) and assessed progress across key construction and urban planning initiatives being implemented in the capital region.
According to an official release, the review covered multiple aspects of Amaravati’s ongoing development, including large-scale infrastructure execution, environmental safeguards, labour welfare arrangements and smart city systems designed for the upcoming administrative hub.
“World Bank and Asian Development Bank delegations reviewed the ongoing infrastructure and development works being executed by the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati,” the statement said.
Officials said the delegation also examined sustainable urban development measures being integrated into the project as Amaravati continues to position itself as a technology-driven and environmentally conscious capital city.
“The teams reviewed various ongoing infrastructure and sustainable urban development initiatives being implemented in Amaravati Capital City,” said APCRDA Commissioner Vijay Rama Raju in the press release.
The delegation included senior World Bank executives, among them Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Dennis McLaughlin, along with representatives from the ADB and other financial institutions involved in infrastructure financing discussions.
During the field inspection, the teams visited several critical project locations, including the Gravity Canal site near the N16 Junction at Dondapadu, labour accommodation facilities and other active construction zones.
The delegation also toured the APCRDA Command and Control Centre, where officials showcased integrated monitoring systems, smart governance platforms and emerging technology initiatives linked to quantum computing applications within the capital region’s administrative framework.
Further meetings between government officials and financial institutions are expected to continue, with discussions likely to focus on Phase-2 funding requirements and future infrastructure financing plans for Amaravati’s expansion.
