11. Infrastructure Challenges in Building a Greenfield Capital

Constructing Amaravati as a greenfield capital has involved significant infrastructure challenges. The city’s development was stalled for five years due to political uncertainty and funding issues, leaving partially built structures and overgrown land. Reviving construction required clearing these obstacles, updating plans, and securing new funding from central and international sources. The government is now focusing on world-class infrastructure such as a 320 km transport network, flood mitigation systems, and integrated utilities. Coordinating large-scale construction, ensuring environmental sustainability, and managing the interests of local communities remain ongoing challenges as Amaravati aims to become a modern, resilient capital.