Current Date: 20 Aug, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Pushes for Kuppam-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor

The Andhra Pradesh government has urged the Central government to expedite approvals for the proposed Kuppam–Bengaluru–Chennai Industrial Corridor and other major highway expansion projects in the state.

During a meeting in New Delhi on Monday, IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh appealed to Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to prioritise the 56-km Kuppam–Hosur–Bengaluru Greenfield Highway, estimated at ₹3,000 crore.

Calling the project a "game-changer" for the region’s economic development, Lokesh stressed the strategic significance of accelerating connectivity and industrial infrastructure to catalyse growth in southern Andhra Pradesh. He also reiterated the state's commitment to facilitating land acquisition and clearances to ensure smooth implementation.

 

News by Rahul Yelligetti.

 

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