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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
VMRDA floats tenders for devpt of 7 roads with 154cr
Visakhapatnam: The Visakhapatnam metropolitan region development authority (VMRDA) has floated tenders to develop seven new master plan roads at a cost of 154 crore. These roads are intended to ease passenger traffic on the national highway connecting Bhogapuram Airport. The roads will be constructed in areas surrounding Bhogapuram, including Bheemili, Anandapuram, Gambheeram, and Adavivaram–Sontyam (near Simhachalam), among others. A total of 15 roads have been jointly proposed by VMRDA, GVMC, and the roads and buildings department, while seven of these have recently received the approval from the govt. During a review meeting held in Visakhapatnam in 2024, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu instructed the authorities to prioritise the development of important connecting master plan roads. The CM asked them to improve connectivity and ensure urban mobility in line with the development of the Visakhapatnam metropolitan region. Consequently, the minister for municipal administration and urban development has also mandated that the implementation of these master plan roads be prioritised. The government has recently approved the proposal submitted by the VMRDA metropolitan commissioner for the development of seven master plan roads. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo The total estimated cost of these seven roads is about 154.6 crore, covering a length of 26.8 km. Speaking to TOI, VMRDA chairman M Pranav Gopal said that these roads have been designed to provide reliable and sustainable alternative access for the growing number of city residents. "The roads will provide a facelift to various areas, integrating them more closely with Vizag city. Not only on the transportation front, but the benefits will be manifold, as these roads will serve as development corridors for various sectors, particularly in the outskirts, where several projects have been proposed by the govt, including Bhogapuram airport and IT projects," Pranav said. Govt has directed VMRDA to consolidate all seven road works into a single package. Accordingly, tenders for all seven roads have been now floated as a single tender under the 'engineering procurement and construction' (EPC) contract model, as the project cost exceeds 100 crore. According to VMRDA officials, this will ensure an efficient tendering process, improved quality monitoring, and uninterrupted cash flow management.
New Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Andhra Minister Lokesh hails PM Modi as India's ultimate shield, promises unstoppable growth for Amaravati
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, declared that even 'a hundred Pakistans' could not harm India, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the nation's ultimate weapon against aggression. Speaking at an event marking the resumption of Amaravati's construction, Lokesh condemned Pakistan's recent actions, particularly the Pahalgam terror attack, accusing it of making a grave mistake by targeting innocent lives. 'Pakistan cannot uproot even a blade of grass on Indian soil,' he asserted, warning that Modi's decisive leadership could erase Pakistan from the world map. Lokesh claimed Pakistan's military was in chaos, with personnel resigning or fleeing, calling it a testament to Modi's formidable influence. He also criticised the previous Andhra Pradesh government's 'ruinous' 2019–2024 tenure, alleging it had deliberately stalled Amaravati's development due to personal animosity towards Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He accused the former regime of wasting five years on a three-capital proposal without laying a single brick, thus hampering the state's progress. Highlighting the Amaravati movement's resilience, Lokesh noted its 1,631-day struggle, with participation from children to the elderly under the 'Jai Amaravati' banner. He detailed the sacrifices made, including 270 farmer deaths, arrests, police brutality against women farmers, and 3,000 illegal cases filed against protesters. Saluting the farmers' unwavering spirit, Lokesh called Amaravati a 'people's capital' that no conspiracy could suppress, crediting Modi for its foundation and asserting that no force could halt its development. On domestic policy, Lokesh hailed the central government's caste census decision as a bold, historic step by Modi to empower marginalised communities, addressing decades-long struggles for social justice among backward classes. Lokesh announced that Amaravati's construction, relaunched under Modi's guidance, marked unstoppable progress for Andhra Pradesh. He outlined decentralised development plans, including the Polavaram project, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, Bhogapuram Airport, and CNG plants in Prakasam. Reflecting on the post-bifurcation challenges of 2014, he praised Naidu for balancing welfare and development, with Amaravati chosen as the capital through consensus and built on farmers' sacrifices. He said regions like Rayalaseema had become electronics and automobile hubs, Godavari districts aqua hubs, and North Andhra pharma and IT hubs. Lokesh underscored the 'double-engine government' of Modi and Naidu, saying the NDA's 94% seat share in the 2024 elections reflected public trust. He said Modi's support—through initiatives like the Visakhapatnam Railway Zone, NTPC Green Energy, and the Nakkapalli Bulk Drug Park—demonstrated his commitment to Andhra Pradesh. Lokesh described Modi and Naidu as powerful engines driving development and welfare. On economic progress, Lokesh revealed that in 10 months, the state had secured Rs. 8 lakh crore in investments, generating 5 lakh jobs. A mega DSC notification for 16,347 posts had been issued, alongside major projects including NTPC Green Energy (Rs. 1.85 lakh crore, 57,000 jobs), ArcelorMittal in Anakapalli (Rs. 1.36 lakh crore, 55,000 jobs), and BPCL in Ramayapatnam (Rs. 97,000 crore, 3,000 jobs). He said investments from LG Electronics in Tirupati, renewable energy in Kurnool, Kadapa, and Anantapur, Reliance CNG in Prakasam, and pharma and IT in North Andhra were aimed at uplifting all districts. The government, he added, aimed to create 20 lakh jobs in five years, signalling a robust economic vision.
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Business Standard
26-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Vizag will emerge as game changer in 'Swarna Andhra' vision: CM Naidu
The chief minister noted that there are ample opportunities to transform the city into a financial capital and a knowledge hub Press Trust of India Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said that the port city of Visakhapatnam will emerge as a game changer in achieving the 'Swarna Andhra' (golden Andhra Pradesh) vision. By 2047, Naidu wants to transform the state to achieve a GSDP of $2.4 trillion with a per capita income of $42,000, among other targets under the SwarnaAndhra@2047 vision. The chief minister noted that there are ample opportunities to transform the city into a financial capital and a knowledge hub. "Visakhapatnam with the highest per capita income in Andhra Pradesh state will be a game changer in achieving Swarna Andhra," Naidu said addressing a meeting on the sidelines of inaugurating Andhra Medical College's centenary building. Naidu added that key changes will occur in the city in the next two to three years which would include Bhogapuram Airport and the completion of metro rail in a definite period, along with other new projects in future.
