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Hans India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Kuppam Airport project hits land acquisition hurdles
Tirupati: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's ambitious 'Kuppam Airport' project, a cornerstone of his development vision for the region, is currently facing significant roadblocks due to challenges in land acquisition. While most of the necessary land has been secured, officials are encountering resistance from a segment of farmers in Ramakuppam and Santhipuram mandals who are unwilling to relinquish their properties. The proposed greenfield domestic airport, earmarked for an investment of Rs 850 crore and planned across more than 1,400 acres, is envisioned to transform Kuppam into a strategic hub along the vital Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. The 'Swarna Kuppam Vision 2029' document underscores the airport's pivotal role in catalysing industrial growth, streamlining logistics, and attracting crucial investments. Furthermore, several industrial parks being developed by the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) in the vicinity stand to benefit immensely from enhanced air connectivity. However, some farmers, many of whom have cultivated their lands for generations, have voiced strong opposition. They question the necessity of the airport and are reluctant to part with what they describe as valuable agricultural land. Protests have escalated, with reports indicating that some YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders have taken the matter to court. Despite these legal challenges, officials remain optimistic about a favorable verdict. While some landowners have accepted the government's offer of Rs 16 lakh per acre - an amount significantly higher than the officially assessed value of Rs 2-5 lakh - many others, including agricultural laborers and tenant farmers, continue to oppose the acquisition. The project was initially proposed in 2014 as a cargo airport, and during the previous Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government's tenure, approximately 500 acres were acquired with compensation paid. The Chief Minister had even performed the groundbreaking ceremony in 2018. However, the subsequent YSRCP government had completely sidelined the project. Now, Naidu has revised the plans, opting for a domestic Greenfield airport with an estimated budget of Rs 850 crore. Had the initial hurdles been cleared, the groundbreaking ceremony for the revised project would have been completed by now. Speaking at a public meeting and again during an interaction with party cadre on Thursday, Naidu made a passionate plea for the project. "An airport is a symbol of development. Some people are trying to provoke farmers not to give land. But we are offering an attractive package," he stated. Drawing a parallel with the Amaravati capital region, Naidu added, "We offered packages to those who gave land there as well. The same will be done here. It is not right to block development." He urged the public to support the initiative for the greater good of the region, emphasizing, "We need people's cooperation to develop Kuppam." All eyes are now on how the state government will navigate these persistent obstacles to realise the Chief Minister's vision of seeing planes land in Kuppam, transforming it into a gateway for economic growth and industrial transformation.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
CPI(M) opposes second phase of land pooling for Amaravati
The CPI(M) has opposed the government's decision to acquire an additional 44,000 acres of land for the development of the capital city of Amaravati. In a statement on Wednesday, CPI(M) State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao said the government should withdraw this decision, calling it 'unnecessary, harmful, and driven by real estate interests' rather than genuine developmental needs. Even after pooling 34,000 acres of land 11 years ago, the capital construction remained incomplete. Without utilising the already acquired land effectively, planning a second phase of land pooling only added to the woes of the farmers and the poor, who had surrendered their lands with the hope of better opportunities, he said. Seeking to know the rationale behind constructing a new greenfield airport in Amaravati when an operational airport already existed at Gannavaram, Mr. Srinivasa Rao said, 'This is not for development, but to serve real estate interests.' Instead of acquiring more land, the focus should be on improving existing infrastructure and ensuring the proper implementation of planned projects in the newly developed urban zones, he said. Highlighting the unused land bank already with the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC), he pointed out that despite having one lakh acres in reserve, not a single new industry had been established. 'This proves the government's failure to decentralise industrial development across the State,' he said. The Central and State governments had collectively failed to develop the Amaravati capital as promised in the A.P. Reorganisation Act. It accused the Centre of neglecting its responsibility to provide funds and blamed successive State governments for initiating grandiose but unfulfilled projects. 'After years of instability and suffering, the residents of Amaravati should not be subjected to further uncertainty,' he said, adding the government failed to provide basic amenities, promised plots, employment, and welfare benefits such as free education and healthcare to those who gave up their lands in the first phase.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Renovated Sullurpeta railway station inaugurated
The Sullurpeta railway station, which was renovated and modernised under the 'Amrit Bharat Station' project, was formally inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in virtual mode, on Thursday. Sullurpeta is an important station as it connects travellersbound to Sriharikota space centre, Pulicat and Nelapattu bird sanctuaries, Sri City and Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation's (APIIC) industrial estate at Tada. Union Minister of State for Communication Pemmasani Chandrasekhar took part in the event, along with Sullurpeta MLA Nelavala Vijayasree, Collector S. Venkateswar, Southern Railway Divisional Railway Manager (Chennai) B. Vishwanath Eerya, BJP State vice-president Vakati Narayana Reddy and TDP Tirupati district president G. Narasimha Yadav. Mr. Chandrasekhar said that the 'Amrit Bharat Station' project was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea to provide world-class facilities to passengers bound to every place, even rural railway stations. He called the 'Vande Bharat' series of trains a result of the Union government's far-sightedness. Sullurpeta Revenue Divisional Officer Kiranmayee and other Railway officials took part.
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Bharat Sindoor MSME Park to provide jobs to over 1,000 local youth: Nellore Rural MLA
Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy laid the foundation stone forBharat SindoorMSME Park, at Amancherla village, in SPSR Nellore district, on Saturday. Constructed across 60 acres of land, the park is expected to provide employment opportunities to over 1,000 local youth and promote industrial growth in the region. Speaking to The Hindu, the MLA said, 'As per the directions from Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the park is named 'Bharat Sindoor' to symbolise the courage and sacrifices of the Indian soldiers and the pride of Indian women. The name reflects the resilience and spirit of our nation, as suggested by our Chief Minister.' 'This park is a step towards empowering unemployed youth with new job opportunities. Andhra Pradesh government has sanctioned ₹7 crore for its infrastructure. The first phase of construction will take place in 30 acres of land during the next three months, and the second phase will be completed in the remaining 30 acres in a couple of months,' Mr. Sridhar Reddy said. 'This is likely to accommodate nearly 130 industrial units once it is fully operational. The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) is trying to acquire 90 acres adjacent to the plot to make it an overall 150-acre project in the coming years. The State government is ready to allocate more funds for the development of the park,' he informed.
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Lokesh to lay stone for Rs 5,001 cr LG plant in Sri City today
Tirupati: South Korean electronics giant LG is set to establish its third manufacturing unit in India with an investment of Rs 5,001 crore. The new facility will come up in Sri City, marking the company's first unit in the southern region of the country. The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, with Minister for Education and IT, Electronics and Communications Nara Lokesh to lay the foundation stone. The Andhra Pradesh government gave its nod for the mega investment in April. The project will be LG's third plant in India after its existing units in Pune and Noida. The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (APIIC) has allotted 188 acres of land near Kolladam village in the Phase 2 expansion area of Sri City for the initial phase. An additional 70 acres will be provided in the second phase. The state government has also extended a customised incentive package to support the project. This includes complete water subsidy for 20 years, and exemptions from stamp duty and registration charges. Once operational, the plant is expected to generate direct employment for around 1,500 people, while nearly 5,000 others are likely to benefit from indirect employment opportunities across Tirupati, Nellore, and neighbouring districts. In view of the Thursday's event, District Collector Dr S Venkateswar, along with Superintendent of Police V Harshavardhan Raju, Sri City MD Ravindra Sannareddy, Joint Collector Shubham Bansal, Additional SP Ravi Manoharachari, Sullurupeta RDO Kiranmayi, and representatives from LG conducted an inspection of the arrangements at the project site on Wednesday. They reviewed the preparations for Minister Lokesh's visit. District Collector S Venkateswar, SP V Harshavardhan Raju, Sri City MD Ravindra Sannareddy and others discussing groundbreaking ceremony arrangements at Sri City on Wednesday
