Andhra Pradesh and United Kingdom sign MoU on 25 August 2026 for Amaravati smart city development

Key facts

• The Andhra Pradesh government signed a government-to-government Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Kingdom on 25 August 2026.
• The MoU aims to develop Amaravati as a world-class smart, sustainable and liveable capital using UK expertise and technology.
• The partnership will cover 123 municipalities and municipal corporations in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on roads, drainage, drinking water, and waste management.
• The collaboration will focus on four key areas: infrastructure planning, sustainable urban development, technology transfer and innovation, and integrated urban mobility.
• Under the MoU, the state will explore UK expertise in urban planning, sustainable infrastructure, transport, and advanced construction technologies for Amaravati's next phase.
• Technology cooperation will include Intelligent Transport Systems, Building Information Modelling, digital twins, and advanced construction methods.
• The MoU may facilitate innovative financing and investment mobilisation, including potential UK Export Finance support for eligible projects.