PM Modi lays foundation for Rs 2 lakh crore projects in Andhra Pradesh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone for multiple projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. These initiatives include the establishment of a new railway zone, NTPC's integrated green hydrogen hub, and significant developments in the rail and road sectors.

The green hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka, Anakapalli district, is a collaborative effort between NTPC Green Energy Ltd and the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP). Additionally, PM Modi initiated the Krishnapatnam industrial hub, a Rs 1,518 crore project on 2,500 acres, expected to generate employment for 50,000 people.

Other key projects include a Rs 1,877 crore bulk drug park in Nakkapalli, set to attract Rs 11,542 crore



in investments and provide 54,000 jobs. This marks Modi’s first visit to Andhra Pradesh after securing a third consecutive term in 2024. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan were present at the event.

The visit began with a brief roadshow in the port city, where enthusiastic crowds showered flowers on the leaders as they traveled atop an open vehicle, waving back.

The roadshow started at the Sampath Vinayak temple and concluded at Andhra University’s engineering college ground, the venue for a public meeting. The route was adorned with party flags of TDP, BJP, and Janasena.

This marks Modi’s first visit to Andhra Pradesh after securing a third consecutive term in 2024.