World Bank, ADB delegations review infrastructure works in Amaravati

Amaravati: Delegations from the World Bank and the ADB on Monday reviewed ongoing infrastructure and development works in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati.

The delegations interacted with senior officials and reviewed the progress of infrastructure works, environmental and social safeguard measures, labour welfare facilities, and smart city initiatives in the greenfield capital region.

"World Bank and Asian Development Bank delegations reviewed the ongoing infrastructure and development works being executed by the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati," said a press release.


"The teams reviewed various ongoing infrastructure and sustainable urban development initiatives being implemented in Amaravati Capital City," said APCRDA Commissioner Vijay Rama Raju in the press release.

The visiting delegation included World Bank Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Dennis McLaughlin and others.

As part of the field visit, the delegations inspected the Gravity Canal location at N16 Junction near Dondapadu, labour camps, and other project sites.

They also visited the APCRDA Command and Control Centre to review integrated monitoring systems, smart governance mechanisms, and quantum computing-related technological initiatives.

Further discussions with banking institutions regarding Phase-2 funding and infrastructure financing requirements for Amaravati development works are scheduled for the second day.