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nvisioning a major transfor- Key highlights regarding PM Modi’s focus
mation in Andhra Pradesh’s on Andhra Pradesh’s development
Eindustrial sector, Prime Min-
ister Narendra Modi said that the n Railway projects worth campus, he noted that this is a
state would evolve into a robust approximately ₹1 lakh crore are clear indication of the growing
manufacturing hub alongside its currently underway. interest among global investors
established identity in the soft- n The entire rail network has been in the state.
ware sector. This will create a new electrified, and over 70 railway n Many other global companies
environment for employment and stations are being modernized. see new possibilities here,
technology-driven industries in which will greatly benefit the
the future. Advancing the vision n He praised the global youth of the state and the
of a ‘Golden Andhra Pradesh,’ recognition earned by the country.
the Prime Minister inaugurated state's youth in the software
and laid the foundation stones and technology sectors. n The Central Government
for various development projects n There is a need to ensure the is extending support for the
worth over ₹17,900 crore at optimal utilization of young establishment of a massive
Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram dis- talent by providing them pharma park at Nakkapalli.
trict on August 1st. with opportunities within the n Investments exceeding ₹5 lakh
Paying tribute to the legendary country. crore have been attracted to the
tribal leader Alluri Sitarama Raju, renewable energy sector in the
Prime Minister Modi remarked n The government's focus is now Rayalaseema region.
that the new airport launched on primarily on future-oriented,
this sacred soil serves as a vital technology-driven industries, n Projects worth ₹2 lakh crore
runway for regional development such as semiconductors. have been launched in the state
and a powerful launchpad for the n Citing Google's announcement during PM Modi's last three
bright future of the youth. The of a massive $15 billion visits alone.
Prime Minister announced the
government’s formal decision to
name the new airport after the The second phase of the 'Udan' scheme
great freedom fighter Alluri Sitara- was recently launched with a major
ma Raju. He expressed confidence investment of ₹29,000 crore.
that this memorable tribute would
instill a deep sense of patriotism
in every traveler passing through
“Today, the country is continuously
the airport. n
strengthening the blue economy.
Operational Our vision is to develop this entire
Airports region as a Coastal Economic
Corridor. With this goal in mind,
our existing ports—stretching from
Visakhapatnam to Krishnapatnam—
are being modernized. Additionally,
74 166 we are constructing new ports at
Mulapeta and Ramayapatnam.”
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Narendra Modi, Prime Minister
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