Save Amaravati: Complete the Capital and Compensate Its Farmers

Subject: Urgent Appeal for Completion of Amaravati Capital Development and Farmer Compensation

To:
Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
Secretariat, Velagapudi, Amaravati – 522503

Cc:
The Honourable Chief Justice and Justices of the Supreme Court of India

Respected Sir,

I write on behalf of concerned citizens, farmers, and stakeholders deeply invested in the future of Amaravati—Andhra Pradesh’s proposed greenfield capital. In 2015, this ambitious project was inaugurated as a ₹6.67 lakh crore endeavor to create a world‑class, sustainable city. To date, however, the site remains only partially built, with critical infrastructure—flyovers, drainage networks, power lines, and government complexes—left incomplete.

Key Concerns:

• Unfinished Infrastructure: The Legislative Assembly and High Court buildings stand half‑constructed; sewage and drainage systems are uninstalled; and electricity towers remain unwired.
• Farmer Welfare: Over 24,000 farmers donated 28,000 acres of fertile land in good faith. Their fields now lie barren, and many face legal cases for land transfer without receiving full compensation.
• Policy Reversals: The shift to a three‑capital model has stalled Amaravati’s development, eroded investor confidence, and imposed further financial strain on the state, already carrying ₹3 lakh crore of debt.

Our Requests:

1. Immediate Completion: Expedite all pending works in Amaravati within the six‑month timeframe mandated by the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
2. Fair Compensation: Settle outstanding dues and withdraw any pending legal actions against farmer contributors.
3. Transparent Review: Publish an independent audit of project funds and progress, and hold inclusive public consultations before any further changes to the capital’s status.
4. Policy Stability: Reassess the three‑capital proposal to prevent further delays and cost overruns, ensuring that Amaravati can fulfill its original promise.

Why This Matters:
Amaravati was envisaged as a “people’s capital”—a beacon of sustainable urban planning and economic opportunity. Fulfilling that vision is not only a legal imperative under the High Court’s directive but a moral obligation to the thousands of families who sacrificed their livelihoods.

We respectfully urge Your Excellency to take swift and decisive action to revive Amaravati’s development, uphold the rights of its farmers, and restore public trust in this landmark project. Your leadership can ensure that Amaravati becomes the vibrant, inclusive capital it was always meant to be.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

With deep respect and hope for prompt action,

On behalf of Concerned Citizens and Amaravati Stakeholders