In a significant boost to education and knowledge infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, the state government has announced plans to build India’s largest central library in its new capital city, Amaravati. The project aims to establish a world-class hub of learning and a landmark for the state’s educational reforms.
Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Education, IT and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, confirmed the ambitious project on August 22, 2025. The new library, to be known as the Amaravati Central Library, is planned to be a sprawling, modern facility spanning two lakh (200,000) square feet, making it the largest of its kind in the country.
Lokesh stated that the government is committed to completing the project within one year. He highlighted its importance in creating a central resource for students and the general public, where all necessary competitive exam books will be made available.
The announcement comes as part of a broader push to revitalize the state’s education sector and improve literacy rates. The minister also directed officials to recover ₹213 crore in cess dues from local bodies to fund library development and announced plans for annual teacher recruitment drives.
The Amaravati Central Library is expected to serve as a beacon of knowledge for the new capital city and is part of a larger vision to make Amaravati a world-class hub for knowledge and innovation.
