On a landmark visit to Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid foundation stones, and dedicated to the nation development projects worth approximately ₹13,430 crore on October 16, 2025. These multi-sectoral initiatives aim to transform Andhra Pradesh into a key pillar of India’s economic and technological future, with major announcements spanning energy, transport, defence, and digital connectivity.
Key Projects Across Strategic Sectors
The projects launched cover a wide range of critical sectors,
- Power Transmission and Energy: Supporting India’s clean energy goals, new infrastructure will improve grid stability and rural electrification.
- Roads and Railways: Enhancements in regional connectivity are expected to reduce travel time, boost trade, and increase access to remote areas.
- Defence Manufacturing: Strengthening the “Make in India” mission, new defence-related facilities are set to attract advanced manufacturing investments.
- Petroleum and Natural Gas: Projects in this sector aim to meet growing energy demands while reducing dependency on imports.
- Digital Infrastructure: Major announcements position Andhra Pradesh as a future tech hub, with long-term digital economy benefits.
Focus on Rayalaseema and Economic Impact
- The Prime Minister emphasized the strategic importance of Rayalaseema in India’s development story. He highlighted that regional prosperity would lead to national strength, underlining the government’s commitment to inclusive growth.
- He also pointed to the positive financial outcomes of GST reforms, revealing that Andhra Pradesh is expected to save over ₹8,000 crore, boosting consumer sentiment and enabling public spending during the festive season.
- Modi urged citizens to participate in the “GST Bachat Festival” to raise awareness of these benefits.
Kurnool: India’s Emerging Drone Hub
Modi applauded Andhra Pradesh’s push to develop Kurnool as a Drone Hub, spotlighting the success of drone technologies during Operation Sindoor.
He noted that the drone sector would open doors to cutting-edge industries such as,
- Precision agriculture
- Disaster response
- Surveillance and logistics
- Urban planning and mapping
This step aligns with India’s ambition to lead in advanced unmanned systems by 2047.
Visakhapatnam: India’s First AI and Connectivity Hub
The Prime Minister also announced plans to transform Visakhapatnam into India’s first Artificial Intelligence and Connectivity Hub.
Key components include,
- Establishing a national-level AI innovation centre
- Development of a new subsea internet gateway by Google, boosting international data connectivity
- Infrastructure to support cloud computing, digital services, and AI startups
- These projects are set to place Andhra Pradesh at the heart of India’s digital revolution.
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