"Andhra CM hit all sixers in his speech": PM Modi praises Chandrababu Naidu

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 8 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's speech and said that Andhra CM has hit all the sixers in his speech.
"After a gap of 60 years, a government has been elected for the third time in the country and after the formation of the government, this is my first official program and the wonderful welcome you gave me, the way people were blessing me on the way and today and N Chandrababu Naidu has hit all the sixers in his speech. I respect the spirit of each of his words, his sentiments and I assure the people of Andhra Pradesh, the countrymen that the sentiments that Chandrababu was expressing today, together we will definitely achieve those goals," PM Modi said in Visakhapatnam.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hailed PM Modi in his speech and said that the Prime Minister is always for development.
"You (PM Modi) are always for development. I am always getting inspiration from you and learn many lessons from you. Until yesterday, Amaravati was in a state of uncertainty. Now, you must visit sometime to witness the progress where you laid the foundation. We are finally going to complete it. You will have to inaugurate Amaravati, one of the finest cities, just as you dreamed," Naidu said.
The PM further said that in the field of railways, Andhra Pradesh is one of the states where 100 per cent electrification has been completed.
"More than 70 railway stations in Andhra Pradesh are being developed under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Yojana'. For the convenience and travel of the people of Andhra Pradesh, 7 Vande Bharat trains and Amrit Bharat trains are also being operated...The infrastructure revolution in Andhra Pradesh, better connectivity, and improved facilities will change the entire landscape of the state. This will increase ease of living and ease of doing business. This development will form the foundation for Andhra's vision of a 2.5 trillion dollar economy," PM Modi said.
"Visakhapatnam and the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh have been the gateway for India's trade for centuries...We are promoting the entire utilization of opportunities related to the sea through the blue economy on a mission mode," he said.
Earlier, PM Modi laid foundation stone of various projects worth over Rs 2 lakh crore in Andhra Pradesh.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the state-of-the-art NTPC Green Energy Limited Green Hydrogen Hub Project at Pudimadaka near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, which is the first Green Hydrogen Hub under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
The project entails an investment of approx. Rs 1,85,000 Crore. This will include investment in 20 GW renewable energy capacities, making it one of India's largest integrated green hydrogen production facilities with a capacity of producing 1500 TPD Green Hydrogen and 7500 TPD Green Hydrogen derivatives including Green Methanol, Green Urea and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, primarily targeting the export market.
The project will contribute substantially in achieving India's non-fossil energy capacity target of 500 GW by 2030.
Prime Minister dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various railway and road projects worth over Rs 19,500 crore in Andhra Pradesh which includes foundation stone laying of South Coast Railway Headquarters at Visakhapatnam among various other projects. These projects will reduce congestion, improve connectivity and enhance regional social and economic growth.
Furthering his vision of accessible and affordable healthcare, the Prime Minister laid foundation for the Bulk Drug Park at Nakkapalli in Anakapalli district.
The Bulk Drug Park will create thousands of jobs while helping accelerate economic growth due to its proximity to the Visakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC) and Visakhapatnam-Kakinada Petroleum, Chemical and Petrochemical Investment Region.
PM Modi also laid the Foundation Stone of Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (KRIS City) under the Chennai Bengaluru Industrial Corridor, in Tirupati District of Andhra Pradesh.
The Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (KRIS City), a flagship project under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme, is envisioned as a greenfield industrial smart city.
The project is set to attract significant manufacturing investments of approximately Rs 10,500 crore and is also projected to create around 1 lakh direct and indirect jobs, significantly enhancing livelihoods and driving regional progress. (ANI)