Andhra Pradesh government notifies Mangalagiri Gold Cluster Land Pooling Scheme

The Andhra Pradesh government has notified the Mangalagiri Gold Cluster Land Pooling Scheme (Formulation & Implementation) Rules, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Gems and Jewellery Park in the Capital Region.

Cleared through G.O.Ms No.175 by the Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Department, the scheme will cover 78.01 acres at Atmakur village in Mangalagiri mandal of Guntur district. The project envisages an integrated Gold Cluster comprising a jewellery manufacturing hub, a luxury mega mall for gold and diamond products, a skill development centre, as well as residential and community facilities.

Officials said the initiative is aimed at tapping into India’s $100 billion jewellery market by promoting advanced design, craftsmanship, and innovation, while creating a global destination for leading jewellery brands.

The government emphasised that land acquisition would be voluntary and consensual, following the land pooling model under the APCRDA Act, 2014. Under this mechanism, landowners contribute their plots to the Authority and receive reconstituted developed plots in return, making them partners in the development process. The rules, officials added, have been framed to ensure justice for affected families and equitable sharing of benefits. The Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has been authorised to implement the project in coordination with the Mangalagiri-Tadepalli Municipal Corporation (MTMC). Supporting infrastructure such as internal roads, water supply, and public amenities will also be developed under the scheme. Authorities believe the cluster will generate large-scale employment, attract global investments, and position Andhra Pradesh as a hub for jewellery design, retail, and exports.