Last Updated on October 16, 2025 10:56 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated multiple development projects worth around 13,430 crore rupees in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh today. The projects span across key sectors including industry, power transmission, roads, railways, defence manufacturing and petroleum and natural gas. Addressing a gathering in Kurnool, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s rapid strides in clean energy and electricity access.
He noted that power has now reached every village and that per capita electricity consumption has increased to 1,400 units. He underlined that such achievements are setting new benchmarks across the energy sector. The Prime Minister emphasised that the development of Rayalaseema and the broader Andhra region is critical to the nation’s overall progress.
He pointed out the financial benefits flowing into the state due to GST reforms, with expected savings of over 8,000 crore rupess. He said, these savings, will enhance the festive season and encouraged people to celebrate the GST Bachat Festival with awareness and participation.
Highlighting Andhra Pradesh’s technological push, Mr. Modi lauded the state’s efforts to establish Kurnool as India’s Drone Hub. He said the drone industry will open doors to several futuristic sectors, referencing its success during Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister said, he can say with confidence that by 2047, when India marks 100 years of independence, it will truly be a Viksit Bharat.
Earlier, the Prime Minister began his visit to the state, by offering prayers and performed Pooja and Darshan at Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple, at Srisailam in Nandyal district.
Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlings and one of the 52 Shakti Peeths. The Prime Minister was presented with the portraits and vestments of Sri Swami and Goddess Bhramaramba. Later, Mr Modi visited Sree Shivaji Spoorthi Kendra in Srisailam to commemorate the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.