PM Modi To Unveil ₹13,430 Crore Infra Projects In Andhra Pradesh Today

PM Modi’s Andhra Pradesh visit begins with spiritual significance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his visit to Andhra Pradesh with a pooja and darshan at the Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Srisailam, Nandyal district. This temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and 52 Shakti Peeths in India, making it a spiritually significant site. He will also visit the Sree Shivaji Spoorthi Kendra, a memorial dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Major infrastructure push across sectors

Following his temple visit, PM Modi will travel to Kurnool to launch and inaugurate a series of development projects across six key sectors: industry, power transmission, roads, railways, defence manufacturing, and petroleum and natural gas. These projects are expected to boost employment, investment, and regional connectivity.

Key highlights of the visit

- PM Modi will launch projects worth ₹13,430 crore, spanning multiple sectors  
- His visit begins with darshan at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna temple in Srisailam  
- He will lay the foundation for Orvakal Industrial Area in Kurnool and Kopparthy Industrial Area in Kadapa  
- A major power transmission project worth ₹2,880 crore will be initiated at Kurnool-III pooling station  
- The Prime Minister will address a public meeting at Nannur toll plaza in Kurnool  
- The visit includes defence and energy sector investments, aimed at long-term growth

Strategic impact on Andhra Pradesh’s development

These initiatives are expected to significantly enhance Andhra Pradesh’s industrial and infrastructure landscape. The focus on energy and defence manufacturing aligns with national priorities for self-reliance and regional development. The public meeting will also serve as a platform to highlight the government’s commitment to accelerating growth in southern India.

Sources: MSN, Economic Times Infra, The Hindu, Swarajya