Formation of New Capital for the State of Andhra Pradesh – Constitution of Committee to suggest

MA&UD – AP Reorganization – Formation of New Capital for the State

of Andhra Pradesh – Constitution of Committee to suggest various

aspects regarding construction of the State Capital – Orders - Issued

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MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATIN & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (M2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No. 133 Dated:20.07.2014

ORDER:

                               The Andhra Pradesh State Reorganization Act, 2014,

necessitates establishment of a new capital city for the state of Andhra

Pradesh. The Government of India have, vide Section 94(3) of Part X

of the Andhra Pradesh State Reorganization Act, 2014, promised

financial support for the creation of essential facilities in the capital of

the state of Andhra Pradesh including Raj Bhavan, High Court,

Government Secretariat, Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council and

such other essential infrastructure.

2. The State Government have decided to constitute an Advisory

Committee to examine the different aspects of constructing a capital

city as well as suggest a plan of action for its development.

3. Accordingly, the Government hereby constitutes a Committee

with the following members:

1 Sri. P. Narayana,

Hon’ble Minister for MA & UD Dept., Govt. of A.P. Chairman

2 Sri. Y.S.Chowdary,

Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Member

3 Sri. G.Jayadev,

Hon’ble Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Guntur Member

4 Sri. Beeda Masthan Rao, Ex. MLA, Kavali, SPSR Nellore Dist.Member

5 Sri. G.V.Sanjay Reddy, GVK Group, Hyderabad Member

6 Sri. Bommidala Srinivas, GMR Group Member

7 Sri. M.Prabhakara Rao, Chairman,Nuziveedu Seeds Ltd.,Member

8 Sri. Chintalapati Srinivasa Raju,Chairman, Peepul CapitalMember

9 Principal Secretary to Govt, MA&UDDepartmentMember Convener

4. In addition to the aforementioned members, three (3)

prominent persons of National and International repute may be coopted

as special invitees to the committee.

5. The Committee shall advise the Government on the following:

1. Conceptualization of a vibrant, diverse and inclusive city which is a magnet for skilled work force.

2. Creation of a highly livable urban eco system that provides a productive, comfortable and a happy life for all its residents.

3. Efficient use of natural resources – land, water and energy minimal commutes, green technologies, green spaces, water– fronts etc., that promotes smart and sustainable urban development.

4. Urban Planning Policies that promote vertical development along transportation corridors, not only within the city but also in the larger Metropolitan area, thereby preventing development of an urban sprawl.

5. Effective institutional and management systems for cost efficient construction and professional management of the new capital.

6. Supplement the resources committed by the Government of India with innovative mechanisms to raise additional resources for development.

6. The Committee shall propose an action plan with timelines for submission of its recommendations.

(BY ORDER AND IN THE NAME OF THE GOVERNOR OF ANDHRA PRADESH)

Dr. D.SAMBASIVA RAO

PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT