Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for projects worth ₹2 lakh crore during his two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha starting today, January 8. The initiatives are aimed at bolstering green energy, industrial growth, and infrastructure development.
Key Projects in Visakhapatnam
- NTPC Green Hydrogen Hub
- India’s first green hydrogen hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- Capacity to produce 1,500 TPD (tonnes per day) green hydrogen and 7,500 TPD derivatives like green methanol, green urea, and sustainable aviation fuel.
- Targeting the export market, contributing to India’s goal of achieving 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
- Bulk Drug Park at Nakkapalli
- Strategically located near the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor and the Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region.
- Expected to generate thousands of jobs and drive economic growth in the region.
- South Coast Railway Headquarters
- The foundation stone for the new headquarters will be laid in Visakhapatnam, a key move to enhance regional connectivity and operations.
- Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (KRIS City)
- Located in Tirupati District, under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor.
- A greenfield industrial smart city projected to attract ₹10,500 crore in investments and create 1 lakh jobs.
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha
PM Modi will inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Bhubaneswar on January 9.
- Theme: Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat.
- Over 50 countries represented by members of the Indian diaspora.
- Launch of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train under the Pravasi Teertha Darshan Yojana, offering a three-week journey across cultural and religious destinations.
Significance
The projects underscore the government’s focus on:
- Achieving sustainable development goals.
- Leveraging India’s vast diaspora network for national growth.
- Transforming Andhra Pradesh and Odisha into industrial and economic hubs.
PM Modi’s vision for green energy and industrial corridors is expected to provide a substantial boost to regional economies, create massive employment opportunities, and position India as a leader in renewable energy and green hydrogen production.
