ANDHRA PRADESH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that the rollout, inauguration, and foundation stone laying of major infrastructure initiatives worth approximately Rs 18,000 crore during his visit to Vizianagaram symbolise the rapid growth of Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking at the inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Bhogapuram, the PM said, “Development projects worth approximately Rs 18,000 crore have been launched, inaugurated, and had their foundation stones laid here. These development works symbolise the rapid pace at which Andhra Pradesh is progressing today.”
PM Modi framed the rollout of major infrastructure and developmental initiatives as a vital step toward realising the goal of a prosperous “Swarna Andhra” (Golden Andhra Pradesh).
“Today is a very significant day for the development of Andhra Pradesh, and for the vision of Swarna Andhra. I feel fortunate to be on this sacred land of North Andhra today on such an auspicious occasion during a holy month. First of all, I bow at the feet of Lord Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy. I bow to Lord Kurmanath Swami and Goddess Politalli Ammavaru. Friends, today,” PM Modi said.
He further praised the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu for modern infrastructural development, given the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport as well as the setting of a world record for the Dhimsa dance by the tribal women.
“It is a hallmark of Chandrababu that he has embraced both aspects. On one hand, the construction of an airport, a facility that reaches for the skies, and on the other, the setting of a world record for the Dhimsa dance by our tribal sisters. I particularly appreciate this vision of Chandrababu,” he said.
