Union Cabinet Approves ₹2,533 Crore Office and Housing Projects for Amaravati
India's Union Cabinet approved two major infrastructure projects in Andhra Pradesh's capital Amaravati with a combined cost of ₹2,533 crore: a ₹1,299 crore Central Government General Pool Office Accommodation and a ₹1,235 crore residential complex. The projects aim to provide modern office and housing facilities for Central government employees and are designed with sustainability standards including GRIHA 4-Star ratings and accessibility features for persons with disabilities. The approval is intended to accelerate Amaravati's development as an administrative hub and strengthen Central government presence in the state capital.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 10, 2026, approved two major Central government infrastructure projects in Amaravati totaling ₹2,533 crore. The Central Government General Pool Office Accommodation (CGGPOA) project will cost ₹1,299.08 crore and provide 23.25 lakh square feet of office space for various Central government departments and agencies. The General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) project, approved at ₹1,234.91 crore, will develop 31.30 lakh square feet of residential space with 1,504 quarters on a 17-acre campus. Both projects emphasize sustainability, incorporating GRIHA 4-Star ratings and Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) 2024 standards, along with barrier-free design for persons with disabilities. The Cabinet highlighted inclusive development and modern civic amenities as key features. Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar characterized the approval as demonstrating commitment from Prime Minister Modi and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to developing the state capital.
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Union Cabinet approves ₹2,533 crore office and housing projects for Central staff in Amaravati
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