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Amaravati to get Punggol-style integrated township: Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh Education, IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh stated that Amaravati’s proposed integrated township, modelled on Singapore’s Punggol district, will be a benchmark urban development project. He met with Singapore’s Joint Implementation Steering Committee in Singapore to discuss development, funding, and governance partnerships, and highlighted ongoing MoU consultations and training initiatives.
Why It Matters
The plan signals deeper Indo-Singapore collaboration on urban development and could influence investor confidence in Amaravati while potentially shaping future models for large-scale digital governance and MICE infrastructure in India.
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Meeting in Singapore between Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh and Singapore's Joint Implementation Steering Committee
May 11, 2026
During his visit to Singapore, Minister Nara Lokesh met with representatives of the Joint Implementation Steering Committee under Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry. He stated that the proposed integrated township in Amaravati, inspired by the Punggol model, would serve as a benchmark urban development project for Andhra Pradesh and the country. He said the state aims to develop the Amaravati Economic Region with Singapore's support and that Amaravati now has national legal validity as the state capital, which could boost investor confidence. Lokesh urged expediting procedures for the integrated township project and sought World Bank support. He noted that notifications inviting Requests for Proposals for the development of the Amaravati Economic Region had already been issued. He asked Singapore to explore opportunities to facilitate trade access between Andhra Pradesh and Southeast Asian and East Asian countries through Singapore. He said Andhra Pradesh aims to become a global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions destination, studying the Suntec City model, and would continue to utilize Singapore's expertise in strengthening Real Time Governance and supporting investing companies. Consultations on the implementation of the MoU signed between Andhra Pradesh and Singapore are conducted every month through working groups. He noted that six Andhra Pradesh Ministers recently attended training sessions in Singapore under the Singapore-AP Governance Excellence programme, while 37 government teachers also completed training. The MoU was signed in November last year covering integrated township development, the Amaravati Economic Region and digital transformation initiatives, including Real Time Governance.
MoU between Andhra Pradesh and Singapore signed for integrated township development and related initiatives
November 2025
The Andhra Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Singapore in November 2025 covering integrated township development, the Amaravati Economic Region, and digital transformation initiatives, including Real Time Governance.