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Naidu Reviews Visakhapatnam Economic Region, Sets $125–135 Billion Goal After Aerial Survey

He set time‑bound execution across 49 projects to accelerate the region’s transformation.

Overview

  • The chief minister conducted an aerial inspection of Bhogapuram international airport works, the IT hub near Kapuluppada, and the coastal tourism corridor near Bheemunipatnam.
  • A high‑level meeting in Visakhapatnam reviewed roads, rail, ports, logistics and urban development under the VER master plan spanning nine districts with a current GDP near $52 billion.
  • Officials were directed to ensure efficient road links to Bhogapuram airport, speed development of the associated township, and complete dispute‑free land acquisition.
  • The plan outlines six ports with two new ones proposed, seven new railway projects, nine major road projects and a 77‑km Vizag Metro, alongside large industrial, housing, health and office capacity.
  • Naidu announced the launch of MedTech Zone‑2 in Anakapalli and incentives for Toys Park units, and called for immediate three‑month action plans across departments to attract investment and jobs.