By Jasreet Kaur08, Oct 2024 02:00 PMjagranjosh.com
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Andhra Pradesh has two main capitals: Amaravati for lawmaking and Visakhapatnam for government offices. Another city, Kurnool, may become the judicial capital for courts.
Two Capitals
Andhra Pradesh has two capitals – Amaravati (legislative capital) and Visakhapatnam (executive capital), with plans to balance governance across regions.
Legislative in Amaravati
Amaravati serves as the legislative capital, where the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly is located, making it central for law-making activities.
Executive Capital
The government plans to move the executive functions to Visakhapatnam, making it a hub for administrative work and offices.
Judicial Capital
Andhra Pradesh is also considering Kurnool as its judicial capital, to decentralise its government across three major cities.
Decentralisation Strategy
This multi-capital approach aims to ensure balanced regional development and reduce strain on a single city for governance functions.
Historical Change
Before the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh in 2014, Hyderabad was its capital, but it now serves as the capital for the state of Telangana.
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