Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed the Finance Department to prioritize capital expenditure, underlining its pivotal role in driving economic growth and long-term revenue generation for the state.
In a comprehensive review meeting held at his camp office, Naidu emphasized that funds allocated by the Central Government under various schemes should be channeled primarily towards capital investments rather than routine spending. “Alongside welfare initiatives, there must be a sharper focus on capital expenditure that leads to wealth creation and sustainable development,” he stated.
The review, attended by Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav and senior finance officials, covered the state’s fiscal landscape — including revenue inflow, expenditure patterns, and allocation efficiency. The Chief Minister examined monthly spending on welfare schemes such as pensions and discussed budgetary provisions for upcoming infrastructure and development projects.
To support these initiatives, Naidu instructed officials to explore additional funding avenues, including loans from NABARD, and to prioritize capital-intensive projects in departments like Panchayati Raj.
In a major development for Amaravati’s capital infrastructure, the state government has finalized tenders for the construction of the Integrated State Secretariat and Head of Department (HOD) Towers.
- NCC Limited secured the Rs. 882.47 crore contract for constructing the Integrated Secretariat and GAD Tower.
- Shapoorji Pallonji Group won the bid for HOD Towers 1 and 2, estimated at Rs. 1,487.11 crore.
- Larsen & Toubro has been awarded the construction of HOD Towers 3 and 4, with a contract value of Rs. 1,303.85 crore.
The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) has been instructed to proceed with awarding the work to the L1 (lowest) bidders. Municipal Administration Chief Secretary S. Suresh Kumar has issued formal orders to this effect.
With these decisions, the Naidu-led administration is reinforcing its commitment to reviving Amaravati’s development and boosting the state’s economic backbone through strategic capital investments.
