PM Narendra Modi held a road show in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh today
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan accompanied PM Modi on the tour.
Images from the roadshow showed crowds of people applauding and waving at the Prime Minister’s motorcade from both sides of the road.
PM Modi landed in Visakhapatnam earlier today, and the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh met him at the airport.
“Just now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and other dignitaries welcomed him, according to the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Prime Minister will lay the cornerstone for the first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the cutting-edge NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project in Pudimadaka, Andhra Pradesh, close to Visakhapatnam.
An approximate investment of Rs 1,85,000 crore is required for the project. It will be one of India’s largest integrated green hydrogen production facilities, with a capacity of 1500 TPD green hydrogen and 7500 TPD green hydrogen derivatives, such as green methanol, green urea, and sustainable aviation fuel, mainly aimed at the export market. This will include investment in 20 GW renewable energy capacities.
By 2030, the project will significantly help India reach its goal of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity.
The prime minister will also lay the foundation stone, dedicate the country, and launch a number of road and railway projects in Andhra Pradesh totaling more than Rs. 19,500 crore. Among these projects is the laying of the foundation stone for the South Coast Railway Headquarters in Visakhapatnam. These initiatives will boost regional social and economic development, lessen traffic, and increase connection.
The Prime Minister will lay the groundwork for the Bulk Drug Park in Nakkapalli in the Anakapalli district, advancing his goal of easily accessible and reasonably priced healthcare.
Because the Bulk Drug Park is close to the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) and the Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region, it would assist boost economic development and provide thousands of employment.
In the Tirupati District of Andhra Pradesh, PM Modi will also lay the foundation stone for Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (KRIS City), which is part of the Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor.
The National Industrial Corridor Development Program’s flagship project, the Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (KRIS City), aims to create a greenfield industrial smart city.
In addition to creating over 1 lakh direct and indirect employment, the project is expected to draw large industrial investments totaling about Rs 10,500 crore, greatly improving lives and advancing regional development.
