VVIP Gallery arranged at the venue at Amaravati on April 29, 2025, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is relaunching the Amaravati capital city works on May 2. File
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The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) is making large-scale arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Amaravati at 3.30 p.m. on May 2, 2025, where he will formally relaunch the capital city construction works in a grand public meeting.
More than five lakh people, including nearly one lakh farmers who gave up their agricultural lands under the Land Pooling Scheme (LPS) in 2014, are expected to attend the event. To handle the massive turnout, the APCRDA has made provisions for parking at 11 places and more than 7,000 buses and 3,000 cars along eight designated routes around the venue are expected to arrive.
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Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister P. Narayana, who personally reviewed the arrangements on Wednesday (April 29, 2025), told The Hindu that more than 80% of the preparations have been completed. “All departments are working in coordination. By this evening, all arrangements will be in place,” he said.
In addition to parking, the APCRDA has ensured supply of drinking water, food, temporary washrooms, street lighting, and illumination of major buildings, including the existing Secretariat. The dais from where Prime Minister and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will address the crowd is also nearing completion.
Galleries have been set up for various sections of attendees, including VVIPs, VIPs, government officials, Amaravati farmers, and the general public. A special photo exhibition on Amaravati’s development will be showcased for the Prime Minister, along with presentations of the planned iconic Government Complex.
Minister Narayana noted that transport and parking are key components of the event logistics. “The Chief Minister has instructed officials to prepare alternatives in case of rain, so that parking won’t be disrupted,” he added.
Officials have been directed to make additional parking arrangements beyond the earlier estimate of 3,000 buses and 1,000 cars, with current plans accommodating up to 7,000 buses and 3,000 cars.
“We are extending invitations as per protocol, and the entire administrative machinery is moving ahead with complete coordination,” the Minister said.
Published – April 30, 2025 03:23 pm IST
