The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi, today has approved the construction of the Central Government General Pool Office Accommodation at the New Capital City, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.

This project is a landmark initiative in the new Greenfield city of Amaravati, envisioned to evolve into a world-class urban centre.

The objective of the proposal is to address the growing demand for office accommodation for various Central Government offices by housing them under one roof. This consolidation will enhance inter-departmental coordination and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services delivered by the Central Government to the State of Andhra Pradesh.

The Central Government General Pool Office Accommodation at New Capital City, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, is planned over an area of 5.53 acres. It comprises two blocks: one block on Plot C-9 with Ground + 13 floors (Ground Floor for services, three floors for podium parking, and ten floors for office spaces), and another block on Plot C-8 with Ground + 10 floors (Ground Floor for services, three floors for podium parking, and seven floors for office spaces).

The facility is designed to accommodate approximately 8,000 officials and staff members. Podium parking provision for about 1,800 Equivalent Car Spaces is proposed. The total built-up area of the project is 23,25,000 sqft.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has also approved the construction of the General Pool Residential Accommodation at New Capital City, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.

This marks the first General Pool Residential Accommodation project in the capital city of Amaravati, as well as within the State of Andhra Pradesh.

The objective of the proposal is to alleviate the financial burden on Central Government employees by providing adequate residential accommodation, thereby enhancing their morale, promoting integrity, and contributing to their overall well-being. Further, by enabling staff to reside in close proximity to their workplaces, the project will support efficient government functioning and ensure that employees remain readily available to discharge their official duties effectively. The General Pool Residential Accommodation Campus in the New Capital City of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, is planned over an area of 17 acres. The development comprises 11 residential towers with a total of 1,504 dwelling units, ranging from Type II to Type VI, including refuge areas.

The project provides basement parking facilities accommodating 1,972 Equivalent Car Spaces.

The total built-up area of the project is 31.30 lakh sqft.