Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Andhra Pradesh Seeks Approvals for Industrial Corridor, Highways
Andhra Pradesh is asking the central government to speed up the approval of a new industrial corridor and highway projects.
Minister Nara Lokesh met with Union Ministers to discuss these plans, including a new highway between Kuppam, Hosur, and Bengaluru, which will cost a lot of money.
They also talked about connecting to an existing expressway and widening a current highway.
In addition, they discussed support for the state's diaspora to boost the economy.
Andhra Pradesh requested expedited approvals for the Kuppam-Bengaluru-Chennai industrial corridor.
Nara Lokesh met with Nitin Gadkari to discuss highway expansion projects.
The Kuppam–Hosur–Bengaluru Greenfield highway would require a ₹3,000 crore investment.
Lokesh requested early approval and direct linkage to the Bengaluru–Chennai Expressway (NE-7).
Lokesh sought support to promote stronger diaspora engagement with S Jaishankar.
- Who
- Nara Lokesh and Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and S Jaishankar.
- What
- Andhra Pradesh requested the Centre to expedite approvals for infrastructure projects.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To expedite infrastructure projects and discuss diaspora engagement.
- Meeting
- Discussions on Infrastructure Projects
- Attendees
- Nara Lokesh, Nitin Gadkari, S Jaishankar
- Project Discussed
- Kuppam–Hosur–Bengaluru Greenfield highway
- Highway Investment
- ₹3,000 crore
Sources
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