Andhra Pradesh has recently gone though a split with the formation of Telangana. Everything has been divided between the two states and now is the turn of forming a new capital for the leftover Andhra Pradesh.
Hyderabad was the state capital of AP before division and at present it is a joint capital of the two states. So can it be kept as a state capital? But before the split, the government in the residual Andhra Pradesh was not in the favour of keeping Hyderabad as a state capital and said that it would move out of the city within a year of the formation of the new state.
Now the new AP has to find out a new capital. Just after bifurcation, Andhra Pradesh had the option of three regions as state capital, viz., Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Ongole.
Visakhapatnam was considered to be the most suitable choice because it is the largest city after Hyderabad, a city with well developed infrastructure, an international airport, four universities and well connected rail and road network. Visakhapatnam is also a cosmopolitan city with lots of government land. Apart from this, it also has a harbour, shipping yards, steel plant, Railway Divisional offices, etc. But the Bay of Bengal on one side and forest on the other make it less advantageous.
Vijayawada is a developed city but less than Visakhapatnam. This educational hub has bit lesser scope of development because of the Krishna river flowing through it. The land is fertile and extensively used for agriculture. Thus, making it a state capital would not be a wise call.
Ongole is located at the centre of the divided Andhra Pradesh and has government-owned land. But points against the city are: hard to acquire cultivated land, less developed infrastructure and long distance from other developed cities in the state.
As per experts, Krishna and Guntur are perfect to play the role of capital. Krishna has more chances than Guntur because of higher development index. Guntur has less chance because of water problem. Moreover, the place has rich agriculture land like Vijayawada. Making it a state capital means cutting down paddy fields.
Kurnool is also in competition because of its proximity to International airport, and enough availability of water due to Thungabadra River.
An Expert Committee headed by K.C. Sivaramakrishnan has been formed to explore various new avenues and options for the new Capital of Andhra Pradesh. The Committee, as per the Section 6 of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 will then submit its recommendations by August 31.
The Expert Committee will do its job by finding an appropriate location for the new capital of AP. It will do so by personally visiting the places, evaluating comparative studies and by discussing it with related stakeholders, present government of AP and central government.
There is a possibility that a land close to thick forest either in plain area or very close to thick forest will be acquired to develop a new city with administrative building and the required infrastructure. The state government had already proposed three locations for the same purpose – the Nallamala forest area, Macherla in Guntur district and Kakinada area in East Godavari district. These locations have been picked keeping in mind the availability of water and basic infrastructure. But no one is thinking that cutting forest and replacing it with concrete jungle will do more harm than good. If they want to build a new capital on forest area, then government must take steps to grow forest in another.
Experts believe that the area between Guntur and Vijayawada is the most suitable choice for forming a capital because of road connectivity and proximity to the Krishna River.
The state may have two administrative cities – one with the secretariat, assembly and Raj Bhavan and the other with the high court, legislative council and headquarters of state-level corporations.
The Committee will take many other things into account – only that location will be considered which requires the minimum possible displacement of agriculture and rehabilitation of local residents; further, it must adhere to and maintain the local ecology, possibility of natural disaster, minimum cost of acquisition of land, minimum cost of construction and easy availability of raw material and labour will also be considered.
Developing a new capital for sure will generate new jobs and provide awesome infrastructure but it will increase the burden of sharing resources with localities.
What will be new capital of Andhra Pradesh according to you? Your views are valuable.
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Can go with twin cities guntur&vijayawadais the best option. Because is the centre place. More people wants this. Very good infra. To visit all places from here.
peddapuram should be the capital
guntur&vijayawada is best option.
how a tiny common man live in these developed costly places.Each square yard is around rs.40,000-50,000.Do you expect an autodriver,a dhoby,a housemaid,etc.,could make their lives in such a costly area.Moreover the sale transactions with escalated land prices over above market price facilitates the flow and exchange of black money.Stop thining the feel good and glitter facets and support the mind of a common man.
the same will be in the increased prices of commodities and education shopping cost etc
VIZAG THE BEST
yes.. place between vjy-gun got the best option.. building concrete jungles doesn’t make sense, rather the land between the twin cities is lot worthy..
As said by people and representatives of Seema Andhra, much of the backward areas in this region are located on the western sides of every coastal districts.If we divide each district vertically north to south, then the left part is less developed than right part. Take the case of northern districts,Srikakulam,Vijayanagaram,Visakhapatnam and Godavari districts. These parts are habituated by tribals and they are less educated and advanced than the people on the right side of the division. The main occupation of peope on the right side is cultivation of paddy and aquaculture and any locating any industry will result in losing the land which produces food for people.Then , the area on the left side(western side) may be considered for locating the required facilities of a state will facilitate the spirit of equi distribution of the fruits of development.This is the geographical location where future establishments need tobe established. I would like to submit the following which are framed after careful observation from groundroot as I am a common weal.
CAPITAL
1. Capital maybe located on the western side of Guntur and Prakasam districts.This location is accessible to all districts and is adjacent to Telangaana region. The land is cheaper than other areas.Thus acquisition of land is easier and economical.. The location of capital between Narsaraopet and Markapur is most suitable as this area is not developed.This location is also less prone to cyclones and earthquakes.A new district maybe carved out to capital.
Land allocation for government offices and guest houses for each department is the first and foremost requirement.Land allocation for public utility services providers under public sector must be given preference.
2. Residential localities are tobe segmented into 100 hectare segment which will have tobe allocated to all sections of people based on reservation criteria. This means 50 hectares are tobe allocated to SC,ST and OBC communities as the price of land for living will become dearer in the capital.Housing plots are tobe allocated as per roster norms followed in recruitment process in Government.Plot allotments maybe made on auction basis.
3. A triangular railway line and road formation linking Guntur and Ongole maybe designed sothat Nellore and Chittoor on southern side and Srikakualam to West Godavari districts on the northern side will have convenient access to capital.Another railway line between Nandyal in Kurnool district and Kadapa will facilitate the access to Kadapa district. With this all district headquarters in Rayalaseema and Andhra areas will have rail connectivity to capital.
4.Construction of office and residential buildings for Government employees maybe done on BOLT system.This will reduce the burden on state’s exchequer.Certain exemptions like duties and taxes to local bodies over a period will further encourage the rapid development of the area.
ESTABLISHMENT OF NIT,IIIT and Central University
5. There is and urgent need to establish NIT as the present NIT Warangal will not accommodate students of Seemandhra under home state quota.It has tobe continued till new NIT is established in this area.
SETTING UP OF INDUSTRIES and AGRI MARKETING
6. As majority of people are dependent on agriculture, settingup of agri based industries will encourage people to continue to exist in agriculture.Every district must have agri based industries and marketing facilities.There is every possibility for making this state agririch like Punjab. A road corridor parallel to national highway connecting the entire western side of coastal districts is very much required.
RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMADATION TO ALL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYESS
7. New districts are tobe formed and housing accommodation to all the employees by forming clusters of four to five grampanchayats, and at mandal headquarters.This will reduce the commution burden to thousands of employees. This also canbe takenup on BOLT system
There should be 2 capitals (winter & summer). One in Andhra and other in Rayalaseema to justify both the regions. Else, the other areas of one capital should be highly focused on development. solutioning is tough but need to consider the aspects from all the angles which are into the welfare of society.
Nice article. Some of the factors which we should consider for new capital are:
1. Prefer non-paddy fields rather than agricultural land.
2. Water resources.
3. Study climate changes as construction of capital would increase the temperatures in futures. We should find the place where there is low temperatures currently.
4. Raw materials
5. Labor
6. Road, Rail & Air connectivity
7. Land acquisition costs
8. Study the current reservoir projects whether they can be used to supply the water to the new capital.
9. Don’t consider demands from people => only based on study & research.
10. No political effect.
Regards,
Gangadar
Vizag as administrative capital (Secretariat)
kurnool as legislative capital (State assembly and council)
Guntur as judiciary capital (with high court)
Captal must be between center of nava andharaperdash. It must be nearer to river, railway junction, near to airport, and near to national highway. It must be in pure telegu speaking area.
And it must be in area where pease atmosphear avelable.And finaly convenent to all.
Betwin Vijayawada and Guntur 100% sutable place.
nice option sir….
vijayawada is best
i don’t knew the capital were it will be but in military if a solider gets out he gets benefits like giving land of 5 acres for cultivation and pension
if you give your land then you should ask a salary like an software company paying you
and benefit of another land in exchange
and loyalty share in the land
Vijayawada is always best and
hi to everyone in vijayawada
hi to vijayawada people
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