Modi Praises Andhra Pradesh’s ₹18,000‑Crore Infrastructure Drive in Vizianagaram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday to mark a series of infrastructure milestones. He highlighted the launch, inauguration and foundation‑stone laying of projects totalling roughly ₹18,000 crore that were announced over the past year. The slate includes new road networks, upgraded rail links, and the expansion of power and water facilities aimed at boosting regional connectivity and industrial capacity.

Modi called the developments a “symbol of growth” and underscored the government’s commitment to bridging the urban‑rural divide. For the South‑Asian diaspora, the upgrades signal potential opportunities for investment, trade and employment, especially for families with ties to the state’s emerging industrial zones.

Local officials noted that the projects are expected to create thousands of jobs and improve logistics for agricultural and manufacturing outputs. The Prime Minister’s remarks were part of a broader tour to showcase the central government’s focus on infrastructure as a catalyst for economic advancement across India.