"Andhra Pradesh always had potential to become growth engine for Viksit Bharat": PM Modi
Vizianagaram, August 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed Andhra Pradesh as having the potential to serve as a vital growth engine for "Viksit Bharat".
Notably, PM Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram today.
Speaking at the airport's inauguration, the Prime Minister stressed that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government is working towards the growth and development of the State at double speed.
"Andhra Pradesh has always possessed the potential to become a growth engine for 'Viksit Bharat'. To ensure that our efforts for the state's development moved forward at the speed of a 'double engine,' I had sought the people's mandate for a 'double-engine government.' Today, under the leadership of Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan, the entire NDA team is working for Andhra Pradesh at double the speed," he said.
The Prime Minister further added that railway projects worth approximately Rs 1 lakh crore are currently underway in the State to bridge the gap between regional industrial hubs.
"To ensure seamless connectivity between this region and the country's major industrial hubs, railway projects worth approximately Rs 1 lakh crore are currently underway in Andhra Pradesh. The state's entire rail network has been electrified, and more than seventy railway stations here are being modernised," he said.
PM Modi emphasised the need to utilise the talent of the youth of the State, adding that the government is focusing on the development of cutting-edge global industries like semiconductors.
"It is crucial that Andhra Pradesh and the nation derive maximum benefit from the talent of our youth. To this end, our focus is now on futuristic technology sectors, such as the semiconductor industry. The laying of the foundation stone for the new semiconductor plant in Visakhapatnam marks a significant step in this direction," he said.
Meanwhile, PM Modi will inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre - Viveka Smaraka at Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama in Karnataka's Mysuru at 3:30 PM. He will also address the gathering on the occasion, a PMO said in its release.
The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport passenger terminal building has been designed to provide a modern, seamless and efficient travel experience. The airport incorporates advanced infrastructure, cutting-edge technologies and sustainable features to enhance operational efficiency and meet future aviation requirements, a release said.
The airport is expected to provide a significant boost to tourism, trade, investment and employment generation in Andhra Pradesh while strengthening air connectivity in the region.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Vadina, this is just election-time talk. We've heard "Viksit Bharat" a thousand times. What about the actual completion of Polavaram project or special status that AP was promised? Show us results on the ground first. Respectfully, but we need more than airport inaugurations.
The railways electrification and modernisation of 70+ stations is genuinely good news. I travel between Vizag and Hyderabad often, and the connectivity improvements are noticeable. But Rs 1 lakh crore in rail projects needs faster execution, yaar. We can't wait another 10 years!
The semiconductor plant in Vizag is the kind of futuristic thinking we need! If India is to become a global tech hub, southern states like AP must lead. This will create high-skill jobs for our tech talent that usually ends up in Bengaluru or abroad.
Good to see the NDA government prioritizing AP under Naidu's leadership again. The double-engine government concept has worked well in other states. If they deliver on these promises, AP could really become a growth engine for India.
Alluri Sitarama Raju's name on the airport is a big tribute to our tribal heroes. 🙏 But let's not forget that development should also reach the tribal districts of AP, not just the cities. Infrastructure must benefit the most marginalised too.
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