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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that Andhra Pradesh has the potential to become a growth engine for ‘Viksit Bharat’.
Speaking at the inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district, he said that under the leadership of Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan, the entire NDA team is working for Andhra Pradesh at double the speed.
He recalled that he had sought the people’s mandate for a ‘double-engine government’ to ensure that their efforts for the state’s development moved forward at the speed of a ‘double engine’.
The Prime Minister, who launched development projects worth nearly Rs 18,000 crore, noted that besides the airport, these projects are related to road connectivity, energy security and semiconductors. “These development works are a symbol of the speed at which Andhra Pradesh is progressing today,” he said while congratulating people for these projects.Geographic Reference
He hoped that these projects will make a significant contribution towards fulfilling the resolve of Swarna Andhra and Viksit Bharat. “Under the leadership of Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a major source of energy in fulfilling the dream of Viksit Bharat,” he said.
The Prime Minister said India’s aviation sector witnessed extraordinary growth during the last 12 years. He said in 2014, the country had only 74 operational airports, but today that number has increased to 166.
“There was a time when air travel was limited to major cities. Under the NDA government, even people from smaller towns and ordinary families are now flying. This growth is not just about building more airports. Through the UDAN Scheme, people from even the poorest families have the opportunity to travel by air and fulfil their aspirations,” he said.
The Prime Minister said a few days ago, the government launched the second phase of the UDAN scheme, under which Rs 29,000 crore will be invested to expand regional air connectivity further.
