Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Andhra Pradesh Launches Tribal Road Connectivity Works Worth Rs 2,052 Crore
Andhra Pradesh has started a new programme to build roads in tribal areas.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced plans for 2,569 construction works costing Rs 2,052 crore.
The roads are meant to connect 1,341 tribal settlements.
The plan also includes 45 bridges.
A first phase had already built roads for 858 settlements.
Pawan said better roads can help people reach schools, hospitals and markets.
He asked villagers to watch whether the work is done well.
He also told officials to look into local requests about roads, schools, childcare centres and farming.
Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan launched Adavitalli Bata 2.0 in Kakavada village on Sunday.
The second phase plans 2,569 works connecting 1,341 tribal habitations, costing Rs 2,052 crore.
It envisages 1,976 km of roads and 45 bridges; the first phase covered 858 habitations.
A 3.4-km road linking four villages will cost Rs 2.29 crore and is expected to benefit about 1,400 people.
Pawan called for oversight of road quality and directed officials to address local road, school, childcare and farming concerns.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced the programme; officials and village residents attended.
- What
- The government launched Adavitalli Bata 2.0, planning 2,569 road and related works for tribal habitations.
- When
- Sunday; no calendar date is stated.
- Where
- Kakavada village, Polavaram district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve tribal villages’ access to education, healthcare, employment and markets through better connectivity.
Government’s account
Criticism of the previous government
Tribal road development
Government’s account
Pawan Kalyan said the coalition government prioritised connectivity and aims to bring remote tribal villages closer to services and markets.
Criticism of the previous government
Pawan alleged that the previous YSRCP government neglected tribal roads and spent public money on party colours and other activities.
- Programme
- Adavitalli Bata 2.0
- Planned works
- 2,569
- Estimated total cost
- Rs 2,052 crore
- Habitations targeted
- 1,341 tribal habitations
- Roads in second phase
- 1,976 km
- Bridges in second phase
- 45
- Kakavada-area road
- A 3.4-km road costing Rs 2.29 crore, expected to benefit around 1,400 people
- First phase
- 858 habitations and 1,662 km of roads, at a cost of Rs 1,406 crore