(a) whether it is a fact that the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has requested for grant of Rs. 4,000 crore for construction of buildings in the new capital of Andhra Pradesh; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)
(a) & (b): No specific proposal has been received from the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for granting Rs. 4,000 crore for construction of buildings in the new capital of Andhra Pradesh. The Union Government, however, taking into account its commitment under Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation act, 2014 has so far released special assistance of Rs.2500 crore for essential urban infrastructure (including construction of assembly and Raj Bhavan etc).
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