"EC approval for tenders in Amaravati."

The Election Commission (EC) has granted approval for tenders to be called for construction works in Amaravati, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, to accelerate development activities. The Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) had sought EC’s permission to invite tenders for several key projects, and the EC has given the green signal. However, due to the election code being in effect, although tenders can be invited, the final decisions on the projects will have to be made after the elections.

Currently, election rules are in place in the Krishna-Guntur districts for the Graduate MLC elections. Amid this, there were doubts about whether new construction works could be initiated in Amaravati. In response, the government wrote a letter to the EC through CRDA, and with no objections from the EC, the government is now ready to proceed.

The government aims to expedite construction in Amaravati, particularly for roadways, drainage systems, and other infrastructure. Plans for these projects have been in place for the last few months, and authorities have stated that work will begin immediately once the tenders are approved.

The ruling parties are viewing the EC’s approval as a significant boost for the development of Amaravati. However, with the condition that the tender process can only be completed after the elections, the commencement of some projects may be delayed. Nevertheless, the permission to invite tenders is seen as a relief for development projects.

Overall, signs indicate that infrastructure development work in Amaravati will resume soon. After several years of uncertainty regarding the capital's future, government sources suggest that, with the EC's approval, work could pick up pace once again.

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