Andhra Pradesh: On Wednesday, PM Narendra Modi undertook a massive roadshow through Visakhapatnam while kick-starting a chain of infrastructure projects totaling ₹2 lakh crore. Alongside him was Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan as the roadshow gave glimpses of the strong partnership that the NDA-led central government has with the state. Thousands cheered on Modi along with other leaders who waved back as they were showered with flowersA Step toward sustainable growthOn the occasion, PM Modi laid the foundation stone of a green hydrogen hub at Pudimadaka in Anakapalli district. This is one giant leap toward making Andhra Pradesh a global hub for sustainable technologies. He further stated that soon Visakhapatnam will have large-scale production of green hydrogen, giving job opportunities and placing the state at the center of future manufacturing. All this is part of the vision to move forward on clean energy but at the same time fuel the economic growth of the countryVIDEO | PM Modi (@narendramodi), accompanied by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, holds roadshow in Visakhapatnam.He is scheduled to launch projects worth Rs 2 lakh crore in Visakhapatnam later today. pic.twitter.com/qa7e677iSf— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 8, 2025Industrial and urban developmentModi launched several rail and road projects, thus opening up ground for building core infrastructure in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Amongst such, the Bulk Drug Park in Nakkapalli made the state featured on the list, which has, so far, received a total sum of such in the tally account of India itself. Looking to modern urbanization, PM Modi said that the state of Andhra Pradesh shall be a benchmark for new-generation urban development. The foundation stone was also laid for the Krishnapatnam Industrial Area with further growth momentum for industrializingInspiring leadership and state collaborationChief Minister Chandrababu Naidu appreciated the prime ministers vision and leadership, particularly on his ambitious Swarna Andhra @ 2047 for transforming Andhra Pradesh into a 2.5-trillion-dollar economy by 2047. This joint approach of the center and the state government manifests high commitment to enhance economic and technological development in this region
