PM Modi Launches ₹2 Lakh Crore Projects in Andhra Pradesh, Highlights Green Energy and Infrastructure Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for projects worth over ₹2 lakh crore during his visit to Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday. This marks his first visit to the state since securing his third consecutive term in 2024. The initiatives aim to bolster green energy, industrial growth, and infrastructure development in the region.

It is a big day for Andhra Pradesh as we launch significant green energy initiatives and crucial infrastructure development projects. Watch live from Visakhapatnam.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 8, 2025
PM Modi Launches ₹2 Lakh Crore Projects in Andhra Pradesh, Highlights Green Energy and Infrastructure Development
Among the key projects is the establishment of NTPC’s integrated green hydrogen hub in Pudimadaka, Anakapalli district. This hub, a collaboration between NTPC Green Energy Ltd and the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP), is expected to boost India’s renewable energy goals. Additionally, Modi initiated the Krishnapatnam industrial hub, a ₹1,518 crore venture spanning 2,500 acres, projected to generate 50,000 jobs.
Another major highlight is the foundation stone for a ₹1,877 crore bulk drug park i
Another major highlight is the foundation stone for a ₹1,877 crore bulk drug park in Nakkapalli, expected to draw ₹11,542 crore in investments and provide 54,000 employment opportunities. These initiatives underline the government’s commitment to industrial growth and employment generation.
The Prime Minister’s visit began with a vibrant roadshow in Visakhapatnam, where enthusiastic crowds lined the streets, showering flowers and cheering as Modi, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, greeted the public from an open vehicle. The roadshow commenced at the Sampath Vinayak temple and culminated at Andhra University’s engineering college ground, where a public meeting was held.
PM Modi tweeted, “It is a big day for Andhra Pradesh as we launch significant green energy initiatives and crucial infrastructure development projects. Watch live from Visakhapatnam.”
The event showcased the alliance of BJP, TDP, and Janasena, with party flags lining the route. These projects promise to transform Andhra Pradesh into a hub for green energy and industrial development, reflecting Modi’s vision of a prosperous and self-reliant India.