Amaravti | Amaravti, April 23 (Maxim News): The Andhra Pradesh government has officially released a new state map recognizing Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh.
The move follows Parliament’s approval of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Amendment Bill 2026.
Officials said the new law grants full legal status to Amaravati as the state capital. Moreover, the decision takes retrospective effect from June 2, 2024.
This marks the first time in India that Parliament has passed a law formally fixing the capital of a state. As a result, the earlier three capital proposal now stands closed.
The newly issued map identifies Amaravati as the administrative capital and reflects the latest territorial changes in the state.
New Andhra Pradesh Map Shows 28 Districts
The official map also includes district reorganisation across Andhra Pradesh. The government has newly created Markapuram and Polavaram districts.
With these additions, the total number of districts in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 28. Authorities also confirmed that the boundaries of all districts have been officially updated.
In addition, the Centre has revised India’s official map to show Amaravati as the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The update follows Survey of India guidelines.
Officials said the revised map will now be used for administrative, governance and planning purposes across the country.
Farmers Welcome Amaravati Decision
The development has drawn positive reactions from Amaravati farmers and several sections of the public. Many residents said the decision ends years of uncertainty over the capital issue.
Supporters of Amaravati stated that official recognition would help revive stalled infrastructure works and attract fresh investment.
The capital issue remained politically sensitive in Andhra Pradesh for several years. However, the latest notification is expected to bring clarity to future governance and development plans.
The state government is likely to begin further administrative steps based on the updated capital status in the coming weeks.
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