Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Andhra Pradesh Allocates Rs 361 Crore for Airport Expansion
The government of Andhra Pradesh is giving a lot of money, Rs 361.24 crore, to a special company called APADCL.
This money is to help build and improve airports and make it easier for people to fly to smaller cities in the state.
APADCL will use this money to build new airports and make existing ones better.
They are also planning to get a big loan of Rs 1,000 crore to help buy land and pay for new airport parts.
The goal is to make flying easier for everyone in Andhra Pradesh, help businesses grow, and become a major place for flying in South India.
This is part of a bigger plan to help the state's economy by building better transportation.
Andhra Pradesh government allocates Rs 361.24 crore for airport infrastructure development.
Funds will be released in four instalments to APADCL to boost regional air connectivity.
A Rs 1,000 crore loan from Hudco is guaranteed by the state for APADCL's projects.
The allocation aims to develop greenfield airports and upgrade existing facilities.
Projects intend to improve connectivity for smaller cities and support economic growth.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh state government and Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Limited (APADCL)
- What
- Allocated Rs 361.24 crore for airport expansion and regional air connectivity projects.
- When
- Ongoing, with funds released in instalments throughout the year. An administrative sanction of Rs 6.87 crore was previously approved for the second quarter, and Rs 7.23 crore has been sanctioned for the third quarter.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To accelerate airport infrastructure, improve regional air connectivity, support infrastructure-led economic growth, and position Andhra Pradesh as a key aviation hub.
- Total Allocation
- Rs 361.24 crore
- Funding Agency
- Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Limited (APADCL)
- Loan Guarantee
- Rs 1,000 crore from Hudco
- Purpose
- Airport infrastructure, regional air connectivity, land acquisition, infrastructure creation, pending liabilities
- Goal
- Enhance connectivity, support economic growth, position AP as an aviation hub