Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Kris City Project Revived in Nellore District
Kris City is a big project in Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.
It's being built to create jobs and a new city with homes, schools, and factories.
The first part of the project is expected to be finished by 2026.
The city will have good roads, water, and power.
It's near a big port and highways, making it easy to move goods.
The project is a team effort between the central and state governments.
It's also designed to keep the area's natural beauty and cultural sites.
The city is planned to support nearly 4.67 lakh workers and 2.91 lakh residents over 20 years.
Kris City project is back in SPSR Nellore district after boundary redrawing.
Phase I of the project is progressing over 2,500 acres with Rs 1,100 crore investment.
Kris City is part of the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC).
The project aims to support 4.67 lakh workers and 2.91 lakh residents over 20 years.
Infrastructure work includes roads, bridges, water supply, and power substations.
- Who
- Krishnapatnam Industrial City Development Limited (SPV of NICDIT and APIIC)
- What
- Development of Kris City, a mega industrial and urban project
- When
- Phase I completion targeted by end of 2026
- Where
- SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To boost industrial growth, create jobs, and develop a self-sustaining urban ecosystem
- Project Name
- Kris City (Krishnapatnam Industrial Node)
- Location
- SPSR Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh
- Total Area
- 7,500 acres
- Phase I Investment
- Rs 1,100 crore
- Phase I Completion Target
- End of 2026
- Total Projected Investment
- Rs 37,500 crore
- Expected Workers
- 4.67 lakh
- Expected Residents
- 2.91 lakh