Do You Know About An Indian State With 3 Capitals?
By Jasreet Kaur27, Aug 2024 12:00 PMjagranjosh.com
Do You Know?
Do you know about an Indian state with three capitals? State legislatures must convene somewhere, which is why each state has a capital. Tap to read in detail.
Andhra Pradesh
The Indian state with three capitals—Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, and Kurnool—designed to distribute governance across different regions and promote balanced development.
Visakhapatnam
Serves as the executive capital, focusing on administrative and government operations, with the aim to decentralize power from a single city.
Amaravati
Designated as the legislative capital, where the state assembly and legislative affairs are centered, providing a new hub for political activities.
Kurnool
Functions as the judicial capital, housing the state's High Court, thus balancing the judiciary's presence with other governance centers.
Balanced Development
The three-capital plan aims to reduce regional disparities by fostering economic and infrastructural growth in different parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Historical Decision
This model of having three capitals is unique in India and was adopted by Andhra Pradesh in 2020 to promote inclusivity.
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