Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh today to inaugurate, lay the foundation stone, and dedicate to the nation multiple development projects worth around ₹13,430 crore. His visit will begin with a spiritual stop in Srisailam, followed by a major public programme in Kurnool.
He will perform Pooja and Darshan at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Nandyal district, one of India’s 12 Jyotirlingas and 52 Shakti Peethas. He will also visit the Sree Shivaji Spoorthi Kendra, a memorial commemorating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s historic 1677 visit, featuring models of his iconic forts and a central meditation statue.
In Kurnool, PM Modi will unveil projects spanning industry, power, infrastructure, defence manufacturing, petroleum, and natural gas.
Key Initiatives:
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Transmission System Strengthening at Kurnool-III Pooling Station – ₹2,880 crore to boost renewable energy transmission by 6,000 MVA.
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Orvakal and Kopparthy Industrial Areas – ₹4,920 crore projects expected to attract ₹21,000 crore in investment and create about 1 lakh jobs in Rayalaseema.
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Six-lane Greenfield Highway from Sabbavaram to Sheelanagar – ₹960 crore project to enhance road connectivity and safety.
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Six road projects worth ₹1,140 crore to improve national highways and reduce congestion.
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Railway projects exceeding ₹1,200 crore, including the Kottavalasa–Vizianagaram Fourth Line and new rail flyovers to strengthen freight and passenger movement.
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GAIL’s Srikakulam–Angul Natural Gas Pipeline – ₹1,730 crore project linking Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to boost energy infrastructure.
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Indian Oil’s new LPG bottling plant in Chittoor – ₹200 crore facility to serve 7.2 lakh customers across three southern states.
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BEL’s Advanced Night Vision Products Factory in Nimmaluru – ₹360 crore defence manufacturing unit supporting Aatmanirbhar Bharat and generating skilled employment.
These initiatives reflect the government’s focus on industrial development, infrastructure expansion, energy security, and defence self-reliance, driving economic growth and job creation across Andhra Pradesh.
