Hyderabad, May 1 -- The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet, chaired by chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu, on Thursday approved the construction of a new Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi at an estimated cost of Rs.124.50 crore.

State finance minister Payyavula Keshav said the new building of Andhra Pradesh Bhavan be constructed on 11.536 acres of land within the existing premises on Ashoka Road, New Delhi.

"The project's design and construction have been entrusted to NBCC (India) Limited. The building will incorporate modern amenities while reflecting Andhra Pradesh's culture and heritage," he said.

The cabinet approved revised administrative sanctions worth Rs.443.26 crore for strengthening and constructing flood protection works along th...