Fast-track assurance

1. To speed up the construction of the steel bridge at Kondaveeti Vagu lift irrigation point
2. Un-surveyed (Jareebu) lands would be resolved within 30 days
3. Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the pending layouts will be completed within 20 days

Andhra Pradesh Municipal Administration Minister Dr. P. Narayana on Saturday inspected the ongoing construction of the Seed Access Road, a key link road designed to connect the capital region to National Highway 16. The Minister reviewed the progress of bridges being built over Kondaveeti Vagu, Guntur Channel, and Buckingham Canal, crucial components of the strategic route.

The Seed Access Road project had earlier stalled due to incomplete land pooling in certain stretches of Penumaka and Undavalli. During his visit, the Minister examined the problematic areas that have been hindering progress and directed officials to expedite all pending works. He emphasised that once completed, the road would eliminate the need for commuters from Vijayawada to reach the capital via the Karakatta embankment route.

At the Kondaveeti Vagu lift irrigation point, Narayana instructed engineers to speed up the construction of the steel bridge, calling it a critical segment for ensuring seamless connectivity.

Earlier in the day, Minister Narayana, Union Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, and Tenali MLA Sravan Kumar held a three-member committee meeting at the CRDA office to address long-pending concerns of Amaravati farmers. The meeting was attended by CRDA Commissioner Kanna Babu, senior officials, and representatives of the Farmers’ JAC.

Reiterating the government's commitment, Narayana assured that no injustice would be allowed to farmers who gave their lands with trust for capital development. He stated that the administration’s priority is to ensure no farmer faces hardship.

Union Minister Pemmasani Chandrasekhar criticised the previous YSRCP government, alleging that development in Amaravati came to a standstill due to decisions taken by former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. He promised that issues related to un-surveyed (Jareebu) lands would be resolved within 30 days and that problems concerning village borders and Lanka lands would also be addressed. He added that restrictions imposed earlier on selling assigned lands had caused prolonged difficulties.

Acknowledging the difference between assigned lands within the capital region and those elsewhere, the Minister said the government would resolve related complications within three months. Over 90% of plots due to contributing farmers have already been allotted, and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the pending layouts will be completed within 20 days, he said.