Last reviewed 4 Nov 2026 · Facts as of 4 Nov 2026 · 2 min read
1. The Act
| Point | Fact |
|---|---|
| Law | Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 |
| Appointed day | 2 June 2014 — Telangana formed; the remaining state continued as Andhra Pradesh |
| Common capital | Hyderabad for up to 10 years (till 2 June 2024) |
| Polavaram | Declared a national project (Section 90); seven mandals of Khammam were transferred to Andhra Pradesh by ordinance to make way for it |
| Institutions | Schedules IX and X list state companies and institutions to be divided |
| Rivers | Krishna River Management Board and Godavari River Management Board, under an Apex Council |
| Assistance | Tax incentives and backward-area grants for Rayalaseema and North Coastal Andhra; new national institutions (IIT Tirupati, NIT Tadepalligudem, IIM Visakhapatnam, AIIMS Mangalagiri, etc.) |
2. Special Category Status
- AP demanded Special Category Status, which was promised in Parliament in 2014.
- After the 14th Finance Commission ended the distinction for new states, the Centre offered a special assistance package instead; the demand remains a political issue.
3. The capital question
| Year | Development |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Amaravati chosen as the greenfield capital; foundation stone laid on 22 October 2015; land pooling from farmers |
| 2019 | The High Court of Andhra Pradesh began functioning at Amaravati (1 January 2019) |
| 2020 | Plan for three capitals — Visakhapatnam (executive), Amaravati (legislative), Kurnool (judicial) |
| 2021 | The three-capitals law was repealed (November 2021) |
| 2024 | After the 2024 election, the new government (Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu) resumed Amaravati as the sole capital |