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Rise in annuity among Andhra sops to farmers for Amaravati expansion ph-2
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister announced enhanced sops for Amaravati farmers participating in Phase-II land pooling, including a higher annuity and a crop loan waiver. The announcements were made at a late-night meeting at Undavalli with about 70 farmers, detailing Phase-II land acquisition plans and village allocations.
Why It Matters
The announced sops and land acquisition details shape the implementation of Amaravati's Phase-II expansion, affecting farmers' livelihoods and the capital region's development timeline.
Timeline
6 Events
Legal backing cited to prevent future hurdles
April 17, 2026
Naidu recalled that legal backing had been secured to ensure the capital faces no future hurdles.
Farmers' participation and Centre support highlighted
April 17, 2026
Around 70 farmers from the capital region attended the meeting. Naidu said the Centre was extending full support for the project and urged cooperation, framing Amaravati's development as progress and asking farmers to act as 'brand ambassadors'.
Total land contributions projected for Amaravati; Phase-II and assigned lands total
April 17, 2026
With Phase-II's 16,666.57 acres and Phase-I contributions of about 34,000 acres, farmers' total land contribution is estimated at around 50,000 acres for the capital city. When combined with assigned government lands, the total extent for Phase-II reaches 20,494 acres.
Phase-II land pooling: 16,666.57 acres to be acquired for infrastructure
April 17, 2026
The APCRDA identified seven villages for land pooling and acquisition under Phase-II: Vaikunthapuram (3,361 acres); Pedamadduru (1,145 acres); Endroyi (2,166 acres); Karlapudi (2,944 acres); Vaddamanu (1,913 acres); Harishchandrapuram (2,418 acres); and Pedaparimi (6,513 acres). The planned acquisition totals 16,666.57 acres for key capital infrastructure including a railway station, sports city, airport, smart city, and inner ring road.
Annuity for Phase-I to be raised; loan waiver announced
April 17, 2026
The official statement said the annuity paid to farmers in the Phase-I land pooling would be increased from ₹30,000 per acre per year to ₹40,000 per acre per year. It also announced a crop loan waiver up to ₹1.5 lakh per farmer for Phase-II participants.
CM Naidu meets Amaravati farmers; announces sops for Phase-II land pooling
April 17, 2026
In a late-night meeting at his Undavalli residence, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met around 70 farmers from Tadikonda and Pedakurapadu. He announced a package of sops for the Phase-II land pooling, including enhanced annuity payments and a crop loan waiver up to ₹1.5 lakh, after listening to farmers’ demands.