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Amaravati Capital Works, Missile Test Range, Road And Rail Infra: PM Modi Launches Projects Worth Over Rs 58,000 Crore In Andhra Pradesh
PM Modi and Andhra CM Naidu during launch of development works in Amaravati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (2 May) launched development works worth over Rs 58,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, PM Modi said that standing on the sacred land of Amaravati, he does not see just a city but a dream coming true—a new Amaravati, a new Andhra.
"Amaravati is a land where tradition and progress go hand in hand, embracing both the peace of its Buddhist heritage and the energy of building a developed India," the Prime Minister remarked, according to a PMO release.
He added that the projects for which the foundation stones and inaugurations have been laid are not just about concrete structures but the strong foundation of Andhra Pradesh’s aspirations and India’s vision for development.
Remarking that Indra Lok’s capital was once called Amaravati, and now Amaravati is the capital of Andhra Pradesh, PM Modi emphasised that this is not a mere coincidence but a positive sign for the creation of ‘Swarna Andhra’, which will strengthen India’s path toward development.
The Prime Minister highlighted that Amaravati will energise the vision of ‘Swarna Andhra’, making it a center for progress and transformation.
“Amaravati is not just a city, it is a force, it is the strength that will transform Andhra Pradesh into a modern state and a power that will transform Andhra Pradesh to an advanced state", PM Modi said in Telugu.
The projects launched by PM Modi included the inauguration of seven national highway projects in Andhra Pradesh, including widening of various sections of national highways, construction of road over bridge and subway among others.
These projects will further enhance road safety, create employment opportunities, provide seamless connectivity to religious and tourist places like Tirupati, Srikalahasti, Malakonda and Udayagiri Fort among others, according to a PMO release.
He also laid the foundation stone for six additional NH projects and one railway project, including widening of various sections of National highways, construction of an elevated corridor, half cloverleaf interchanges, Road over bridge, and construction of a Rail Over Rail line between Guntakal West and Mallappa gate stations to bypass freight trains and reduce congestion at the Guntakal Junction.
A major highlight was the launch of core capital development works in Amaravati:
Construction of Legislative Assembly, High Court, Secretariat, and housing for over 5,200 families (Rs 11,240 crore),
Trunk infrastructure and flood mitigation projects featuring a 320 km world-class transport network with underground utilities and advanced flood management systems (Rs 17,400 crore),
Road infrastructure under the Land Pooling Scheme, covering 1,281 km with with central medians, cycle tracks, and integrated utilities across the capital city of Amaravati (Rs 20,400 crore).
The Prime Minister also laid the foundation for the Missile Test Range at Nagayalanka (Rs 1,460 crore), which houses a launch centre, technical instrumentation facilities, indigenous radars, telemetry and Electro-Optical systems, boosting India’s strategic defence capabilities.
Another key development was foundation stone laying for PM Ekta Mall at Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam, intended to support the Make in India initiative, promote One District One Product, generate employment opportunities, empower rural artisans, and enhance the market presence of indigenous products.
