Statement by Prime Minister Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his unflinching commitment to the vision and agenda of Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu. On a high-profile visit, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stones and inaugurated development projects worth ₹2.08 lakh crore at an event held at AU Engineering College grounds, Visakhapatnam. He assured that he would work for the fulfillment of the aspirations of the people of the state.
Important Takeaways from PM Modi's Speech
- A Message of Thanks: PM Modi thanked the people of Andhra Pradesh with deep gratitude for reposing their faith in him and loving him. He said that if his government was serving for the third term after six decades, it is because of them.
- Economic Vision for 2047: The Prime Minister mentioned a grand challenge to take the economy up to $2.5 trillion by 2047 and noted that Andhra Pradesh will have a crucial role in this journey of transformation.
- Development Projects for Growth: He said that the newly launched projects would take Andhra Pradesh's growth to the next level, especially in the IT and technology sectors, where the state will be a key player in the field.
Green Hydrogen Initiatives
The Prime Minister has made a bold statement of producing 5 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030. Andhra Pradesh is poised to take the lead in this, with Visakhapatnam one of the two green hydrogen hubs in India. The hub is expected to generate massive employment and strengthen the state's contribution to sustainable energy.
"We will walk hand-in-hand with Andhra Pradesh, ensuring the state's development reaches unparalleled heights," PM Modi assured.
