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AP Cabinet Green‑Lights Ease of Doing Business Act, PPP Policy, Amaravati Projects
✍️ BusinessLine
🗓 06 Aug 2026, 08:03 PM
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The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has approved the Ease of Doing Business Act, a new PPP policy, and several key Amaravati development projects, aiming to boost investment and streamline governance.
On a recent cabinet meeting in Andhra Pradesh, the state government formally approved the Ease of Doing Business Act, a new Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) policy, and a slate of development projects for the capital city of Amaravati. The decision was taken to simplify regulatory procedures and attract more private investment.
The Ease of Doing Business Act is designed to reduce bureaucratic hurdles by consolidating multiple approvals into a single, streamlined process. It also introduces a digital platform for tracking applications, which is expected to cut processing times significantly.
The newly drafted PPP policy provides a clear framework for private sector participation in infrastructure projects. It outlines eligibility criteria, risk‑sharing mechanisms, and financial incentives, aiming to mobilise private capital for roads, water supply, and other public utilities.
Amaravati projects approved under the act include the construction of a new municipal corporation building, expansion of the city’s water network, and the development of a dedicated business district. These initiatives are part of the state’s broader plan to establish Amaravati as a modern, sustainable capital.
Analysts say the combined package could make Andhra Pradesh a more attractive destination for investors, potentially creating thousands of jobs and accelerating the state’s economic growth.
The Ease of Doing Business Act is designed to reduce bureaucratic hurdles by consolidating multiple approvals into a single, streamlined process. It also introduces a digital platform for tracking applications, which is expected to cut processing times significantly.
The newly drafted PPP policy provides a clear framework for private sector participation in infrastructure projects. It outlines eligibility criteria, risk‑sharing mechanisms, and financial incentives, aiming to mobilise private capital for roads, water supply, and other public utilities.
Amaravati projects approved under the act include the construction of a new municipal corporation building, expansion of the city’s water network, and the development of a dedicated business district. These initiatives are part of the state’s broader plan to establish Amaravati as a modern, sustainable capital.
Analysts say the combined package could make Andhra Pradesh a more attractive destination for investors, potentially creating thousands of jobs and accelerating the state’s economic growth.