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Gift of development to Andhra Pradesh Nation

GREEN ENERGY

For green energy and a sustainable future, PM Modi
laid the foundation stone of the state-of-the-art
NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub
Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam in
Andhra Pradesh. This is the first green hydrogen
center under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
It will have an investment of about Rs 1,85,000
crore. This project will contribute significantly to
achieving India's non-fossil energy capacity target
of 500 GW by 2030.

AVENUES FOR EMPLOYMENT

The foundation stone of the Bulk Drug Park was
laid at Nakkapalli in Anakapalli district. This will
create thousands of jobs and will also accelerate
economic development due to its proximity to
the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor
(VCIC) and Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Petroleum, Andhra Pradesh is such a big hub
Chemicals, and Petrochemicals Investment Region.
of IT and technology because of
The foundation stone of the Krishnapatnam
its innovative nature. Now is the
Industrial Area (KRIS City) under the Chennai-
Bengaluru Industrial Corridor was also laid in Tirupati time for the state to become a hub
district. KRIS City is being envisioned as a greenfield
for future technologies.
industrial smart city under the National Industrial
Corridor Development Programme. It is estimated to
- Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
generate around 1 lakh direct and indirect jobs.
STRENGTHENING RAIL AND ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

PM Modi dedicated rail and road projects worth over Rs 19,500 crorerail to the nation. This includes the
foundation stone of South Coast Railway Headquarters in Visakhapatnam and other projects. These projects
will reduce congestion, improve connectivity, and boost regional social and economic development.

rupees and create lakhs of industrial jobs in Andhra opportunities for tourism and local economy. The
Pradesh. PM Modi said his goal is to make Andhra infrastructure revolution in Andhra Pradesh with
Pradesh a top state in the country in the industrial better connectivity and facilities will change the
and manufacturing sectors. The government is landscape of the state.
promoting manufacturing through initiatives like the The coastal area of Andhra Pradesh has been
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, resulting the gateway to India's trade for centuries. The
in India being counted among the top countries in central government is promoting the blue economy
the world for manufacturing. in mission mode to utilize maritime opportunities.
The foundation stone of the headquarters of South To increase the income and business of people
Coast Railway Zone has been laid in the new city of involved in fisheries, several steps are being taken
Visakhapatnam. The establishment of South Coast like modernization of Visakhapatnam Fishing
Railway Zone Headquarters will expand agricultural Harbour, provision of facilities like Kisan Credit Card
and trade activities in the region, providing new to fishermen and ensuring maritime safety. n

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