Centre Issues Gazette Naming Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh Capital:
Government of India has officially declared the Amaravati as the sole capital of Andhra Pradesh through the Gazette notification. This gazette notification was issued on 6th of April 2026. The decision brings the clarity to the state capital status and fulfills the long-standing demand of the people. Honorable Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hailed the new move as the major victory for the state.This notification comes under the amended provisions of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act, 2014.
Key Changes in the Amendment Are,
- The law now explicitly states the ‘Amaravati shall be the new capital’. The earlier wording was refereed to the new capital. After this amendment central officially recognizes Amaravati as the sole capital city.
- And this revised provision has been made effective from the June 2, 2024 and giving it the retrospective effect.
