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PM Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, unveil major infrastructure projects
✍️ DD News
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 02:01 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka today to inaugurate several large‑scale infrastructure initiatives aimed at boosting regional connectivity and economic growth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka today as part of a two‑state tour announced by the government. During the visits he is expected to launch a series of infrastructure projects that include new highway stretches, railway upgrades and water‑resource developments designed to improve logistics and attract investment.
The Andhra Pradesh segment will focus on the expansion of the coastal road network and the commissioning of a new freight corridor linking key ports. Officials say the projects aim to cut travel time for goods and passengers, thereby enhancing the state's role in national supply chains.
In Karnataka, Modi will preside over the inauguration of a high‑speed rail link and a series of renewable‑energy powered transit hubs. The initiatives are presented as milestones in the central government's broader push to modernise transport and energy infrastructure across the country.
Both states have been highlighted in recent budget allocations for their growth potential, and the Prime Minister’s presence underscores the political importance attached to these developments. The projects are slated for completion over the next five years, with an estimated investment of several hundred crore rupees.
Local business chambers and civic groups have welcomed the announcements, noting that improved connectivity could spur job creation and boost tourism in the region.
The Andhra Pradesh segment will focus on the expansion of the coastal road network and the commissioning of a new freight corridor linking key ports. Officials say the projects aim to cut travel time for goods and passengers, thereby enhancing the state's role in national supply chains.
In Karnataka, Modi will preside over the inauguration of a high‑speed rail link and a series of renewable‑energy powered transit hubs. The initiatives are presented as milestones in the central government's broader push to modernise transport and energy infrastructure across the country.
Both states have been highlighted in recent budget allocations for their growth potential, and the Prime Minister’s presence underscores the political importance attached to these developments. The projects are slated for completion over the next five years, with an estimated investment of several hundred crore rupees.
Local business chambers and civic groups have welcomed the announcements, noting that improved connectivity could spur job creation and boost tourism in the region.