Archive · 29 Dec 2025
PM Lanka's High-Tech Transformation from Fishing Hamlet
PM Lanka, a small village by the sea, is changing from a place where people fish to a place where people learn about technology like drones and computers.
The government and big companies are helping by building strong walls to protect the village from the sea, giving money for new boats and schools, and teaching the women how to make lace with machines.
The village's leader, the Union Finance Minister, is visiting to see how the village is doing.
The people are happy because they now have more jobs and better schools, and they feel safer from the sea.
The minister also talked about how important education is and encouraged the students to study hard and think creatively.
The village is becoming a model for others, showing how technology and education can help communities grow and thrive.
PM Lanka is transforming from a traditional fishing village into a high-tech model village with AI and drone skill development.
A 1,000 metre anti-erosion embankment costing Rs 13.72 crore is being constructed to protect the village from coastal erosion.
Financial institutions like SBI, Union Bank of India, NABARD, and EXIM Bank are contributing funds for various development projects.
The village's women are being empowered through modernized lace-making training with industrial machines.
The transformation is seen as a model for other villages facing similar challenges.
- Who
- Residents of Pedamainavani Lanka (PM Lanka), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, District Collector Chadalawada Nagarani, Cyient Private Limited, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India, Water Resources Department, State Bank of India, Union Bank of India, NABARD, EXIM Bank
- What
- Transformation of PM Lanka from a traditional fishing hamlet into a high-tech model village with AI and drone skill development, infrastructure improvements, and economic empowerment initiatives
- When
- Ongoing, with a 1,000 metre anti-erosion embankment project set for completion by the end of January 2026
- Where
- Pedamainavani Lanka (PM Lanka) in West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To combat coastal erosion, empower the local community, and provide skills for the digital economy
Government and Supporters
Local Community
Development Priorities
Government and Supporters
Focus on infrastructure, education, and skill development to empower the community and combat coastal erosion.
Local Community
Appreciation for the initiatives, with a desire for continued support and sustainable development.
- Location
- Pedamainavani Lanka (PM Lanka), West Godavari
- Union Minister
- Nirmala Sitharaman
- Anti-Erosion Embankment Length
- 1,000 metres
- Anti-Erosion Embankment Cost
- Rs 13.72 crore
- Completion Deadline
- End of January 2026
- SBI Contribution
- ₹50 lakh for fishermen's equipment
- Union Bank & NABARD Contribution
- Nearly Rs 50 lakh for school and fishing gear
- EXIM Bank Contribution
- Over Rs 35 lakh for lace-making modernization
- Infrastructure Facilities Cost
- Rs 18 lakh
- PM Vishwakarma Yojana Trades
- 13 trades
Sources
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