Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on January 8-9, marking a major stride in sustainable development, industrial growth, and infrastructure enhancement. During his visit, PM Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various projects worth over ₹2 lakh crore.
In Andhra Pradesh on January 8, the Prime Minister will launch the NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam. This state-of-the-art hub will be the first of its kind under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, involving an investment of approximately ₹1,85,000 crore.
The project encompasses 20 GW renewable energy capacities, making it one of India’s largest integrated green hydrogen production facilities. It will produce 1,500 TPD Green Hydrogen and 7,500 TPD derivatives like Green Methanol, Green Urea, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, primarily for export. This initiative will also contribute substantially to India’s goal of achieving a 500 GW non-fossil energy capacity by 2030.
Prime Minister will launch a series of railway and road projects in Andhra Pradesh, valued at over ₹19,500 crore. These include the foundation stone for the South Coast Railway Headquarters in Visakhapatnam and other projects aimed at reducing congestion, improving connectivity, and fostering regional socio-economic development.
To advance healthcare access and economic growth, PM Modi will lay the foundation for the Bulk Drug Park at Nakkapalli in Anakapalli district. Strategically located near the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) and the Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Petrochemical Investment Region, this project is expected to generate thousands of jobs.
In the Tirupati district, the Prime Minister will also lay the foundation for the Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (KRIS City) under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. Envisioned as a greenfield industrial smart city, KRIS City is expected to attract ₹10,500 crore in manufacturing investments and create nearly one lakh jobs, boosting regional development and livelihoods.
On January 9, Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This flagship event by the Indian Government connects and engages with the Indian diaspora. Organized in collaboration with the Odisha Government, the event, themed “Diaspora’s Contribution to a Viksit Bharat,” will see participation from diaspora members representing over 50 countries.
As part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations, PM Modi will remotely flag off the inaugural Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for Indian diaspora members. Departing from Nizamuddin Railway Station in Delhi, the train will embark on a three-week journey to key tourism and religious destinations across India under the ‘Pravasi Teertha Darshan Yojana.’
