Synopsis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Andhra Pradesh is highly anticipated, as he will lay the foundation for key projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crores, including the NTPC Green Hydrogen Hub and various infrastructure developments. These projects aim to boost economic growth, create jobs, and enhance connectivity in the state.
ANIBharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Andhra Pradesh BJP President Daggubati Purandeswari on Tuesday expressed that the people of the state are eagerly awaiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, as it will be his first trip to Andhra Pradesh since the elections.
Heaping praise on the Central government, Purandeswari stated that the Centre has extended massive support to the state.
BJP MP Purandeswari said, “This is the first time after the elections that PM Narendra Modi is coming to Andhra Pradesh and so people are really waiting to welcome him in a big way… The Centre has extended massive support to the state… The people of the state are very happy with this…”
PM Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh on January 8 and will lay the foundation stone of projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crores in the state.
In Andhra Pradesh, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the state-of-the-art NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam, which is the first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
As per the release, the project entails an investment of approx. Rs 1,85,000 Crore. This will include investment in 20 GW renewable energy capacities, making it one of India’s largest integrated green hydrogen production facilities with a capacity of producing 1500 TPD Green Hydrogen and 7500 TPD Green Hydrogen derivatives including Green Methanol, Green Urea and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, primarily targeting the export market. The project will contribute substantially to achieving India’s non-fossil energy capacity target of 500 GW by 2030.
Prime Minister Modi will also dedicate to the nation, lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various railway and road projects worth over Rs 19,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh which includes the foundation stone laying of South Coast Railway Headquarters at Visakhapatnam among various other projects. These projects will reduce congestion, improve connectivity and enhance regional social and economic growth.
Furthering his vision of accessible and affordable healthcare, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation for the Bulk Drug Park at Nakkapalli in the Anakapalli district.
As per the release, the Bulk Drug Park will create thousands of jobs while helping accelerate economic growth due to its proximity to the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) and Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region.
Prime Minister will also lay the Foundation Stone of Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (KRIS City) under Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor, in Tirupati District of Andhra Pradesh.
The Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (KRIS City), a flagship project under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, is envisioned as a greenfield industrial smart city. The project is set to attract significant manufacturing investments of approximately Rs 10,500 crore and is also projected to create around one lakh direct and indirect jobs, significantly enhancing livelihoods and driving regional progress.
