From Biz Andhra Desk
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh’s ambitious capital city project Amaravati took centre stage at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, where Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary of the State’s Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, made a detailed presentation on the city’s master plan and sustainable urban development strategies.
Addressing an international audience, Suresh Kumar outlined Amaravati’s transport, infrastructure, and environmental design features, positioning it as a model for future-ready, eco-smart urban development.
His presentation focused on key initiatives being implemented across Andhra Pradesh’s cities — including Transit-Oriented Development (TOD), Circular Economy principles, Net-Zero Energy goals, Electric Mobility promotion, and modern duct systems for utilities. He also detailed green building methods and the progress made through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in the state.
The Smart City Expo World Congress, jointly organised by the Barcelona City Council and the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, drew participation from over 1,100 delegates representing more than 100 countries. From Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam Commissioner Ketan Garg and Tirupati Commissioner N. Mourya also attended the global summit alongside Suresh Kumar.
Highlights from the Amaravati Presentation
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Integrated Road Network: 320 km of trunk roads seamlessly connected with national and state highways.
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Core Infrastructure: 1,281 km of internal roads; 2,360 km of storm-water drains; 2,239 km of water-supply pipelines; and a 929 km underground sewerage network.
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Public Transport Planning: Proposed metro corridors and transport hubs at Tadepalli, Ananthavaram, and Nidamarru; 20 intra-city bus terminals, 11 depots, and a new Amaravati Railway Station to anchor the region’s transit system.
Suresh Kumar said that several international organisations have expressed interest in providing technical and commercial collaboration for implementing pilot projects in Amaravati across multiple sectors — from clean energy and smart transport to integrated urban services.
He emphasised that Amaravati’s design philosophy reflects Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of building a green, inclusive, and technology-driven capital, integrating sustainability with innovation.
The presentation drew attention to Amaravati’s potential as one of India’s most advanced planned cities, aligning with global benchmarks in infrastructure, digital governance, and urban resilience.