Cabinet approves first General Pool Residential Accommodation at Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
On 10 June 2026, the CCEA approved construction of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) at the New Capital City, Amaravati, the first GPRA project in Andhra Pradesh, at an estimated ₹1,234.91 crore.
Summary
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved construction of General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) for Central Government employees at the New Capital City, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, on 10 June 2026. The project is the first GPRA project in Amaravati and in the State. Planned over 17 acres, it has 11 residential towers with 1,504 dwelling units from Type II to Type VI and a built-up area of 31.30 lakh sq ft. The estimated cost of ₹1,234.91 crore will be met by the Government of India through budgetary support.
Key facts
- Approved
- 10 June 2026, CCEA
- Location
- New Capital City, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Distinction
- First GPRA project in Andhra Pradesh
- Size
- 17 acres; 11 towers; 1,504 units (Type II–VI)
- Built-up area
- 31.30 lakh sq ft
- Cost
- ₹1,234.91 crore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Cabinet on 10 June 2026 approved the first General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) project in which state?
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Correct answer: B — Andhra Pradesh
The GPRA at the New Capital City, Amaravati, is the first GPRA project in Andhra Pradesh.
How many dwelling units will the GPRA campus at Amaravati have?
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Correct answer: C — 1,504
The campus will have 11 towers with 1,504 dwelling units; 1,972 is the number of equivalent car spaces.