Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Sanctions Rs 300 Crore for 2027 Pushkarams
The Andhra Pradesh government will spend Rs 300 crore on roads.
The work is being done before the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams.
Many pilgrims are expected to visit for this religious event.
Roads in six districts will be repaired or improved.
Altogether, 78 roads covering about 431km are included.
Some money will be used for state highways.
The rest will improve major district roads.
Officials hope the work will make travel safer and reduce traffic jams.
The better roads may continue helping people after the event.
The Andhra Pradesh government sanctioned Rs 300 crore to repair, reconstruct and modernise roads in six districts.
The programme covers 78 roads spanning approximately 431km across the Godavari region.
State highways will receive Rs 185.75 crore for 41 stretches covering about 275km.
Major district roads will receive Rs 114.25 crore for 37 roads extending nearly 155km.
The works aim to provide safer travel, improve pilgrim access and reduce congestion during the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, Roads Minister B C Janardhan Reddy, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and the state finance department.
- What
- A Rs 300 crore programme to repair, reconstruct, renovate and modernise 78 roads covering approximately 431km.
- When
- Ahead of the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams.
- Where
- East Godavari, West Godavari, Kakinada, Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema, Polavaram and Eluru districts in Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve connectivity, provide safer and smoother travel for devotees, and reduce traffic congestion during the religious event.
- Total allocation
- Rs 300 crore
- Roads covered
- 78 roads
- Total distance
- Approximately 431km
- State highways
- 41 stretches covering about 275km; allocation of Rs 185.75 crore
- Major district roads
- 37 roads covering nearly 155km; allocation of Rs 114.25 crore
- Districts covered
- East Godavari, West Godavari, Kakinada, Dr B R Ambedkar Konaseema, Polavaram and Eluru
- Purpose
- Preparing road infrastructure for the 2027 Godavari Pushkarams and expected pilgrim influx
