Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan speaking at the inaugural of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district on Saturday.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has asserted that inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district marks a new chapter in the development of the State.Speaking at the inaugural of the airport on August 1, 2026 (Saturday), Mr. Pawan Kalyan lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continued support to the development of Andhra Pradesh.“It is remarkable that large-scale development works are being launched at the hands of Mr. Modi. These projects will enhance road connectivity and improve the supply chain for industries in the energy sector. This will lead to abundant employment opportunities in the region,” Mr. Pawan Kalyan observed.“Mr. Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat embodies the goal of propelling the country forward across all the sectors. In addition to the massive development works previously launched in Visakhapatnam, the projects now being launched such as the Green Hydrogen Hub and national highways are laying a strong foundation for the State’s development,” Mr. Pawan Kalyan said.Approvals had been secured for ₹50,000 crore for Amaravati and ₹13,400 crore for projects dedicated to the development of the Rayalaseema region. The establishment of the South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone in Visakhapatnam was set to fulfil decades-long aspirations of the people of North Andhra, he said.