Amaravati Declared Legal Capital: Center's Historic Move Ends Decade-Long Suspense

• President Droupadi Murmu signed the bill, amending the 2014 Reorganization Act, officially making Amaravati the sole legal capital of Andhra Pradesh.
• The Andhra Pradesh Reorganization (Amendment) Act-2026 came into force, clarifying Section 5 to state "Amaravati will be the new capital."
• The amendment, effective June 2, 2024, provides full protection to developments over the past two years and removes ambiguity regarding the capital.
• All capital city areas notified under the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) Act-2014 are now under Amaravati's purview, preventing legal issues for 29 villages.
• This decision is expected to boost AP's economy, attract international investments, and pave the way for world-class infrastructure, ending the three-capital proposal.

Key Questions Answered

How will this decision impact Amaravati's future development?

Amaravati's future development is expected to gain stability and attract investment following its legal recognition as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.

What new investments can Amaravati expect now?

Amaravati can expect renewed investment as it has been legally recognized as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh.