Union budget: Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 15,000 crore for new Andhra Pradesh capital Amaravati

Union finance minister announced Rs 15,000 crore for Amaravati in the 2024-25 budget. TDP’s Chandrababu Naidu met Amit Shah on July 17 for budget aid, discussed Polavaram with Prime Minister Modi. Two TDP Union ministers met Jal Shakti minister C R Patil. Andhra Pradesh water resources minister N Ramanaidu emphasized Polavaram’s importance. JD(U) in Bihar also seeks special status.