Union Cabinet Approves Rs 36.53 Bn 4-lane Badvel-Nellore highway

03 Jun 2025 CW Team

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of a 4-lane highway between Badvel and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, with a total estimated cost of Rs 36.53 billion.

The project, spanning 108.13 km, will connect Badvel-Gopavaram Village (NH-67) to Guruvindapudi (NH-16) and is expected to enhance infrastructure and industrial linkages within the state, according to an official release.

The statement further mentioned that the greenfield corridor will improve access to key industrial nodes in Andhra Pradesh and reduce the travel distance to Krishnapatnam Port by 33.9 km, cutting it down from 142 km to 108.13 km.

The Cabinet gave its approval, and the project is anticipated to generate over 43 lakh man-days of employment, comprising 20 lakh direct and 23 lakh indirect man-days.

The release also noted that Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Patna on Thursday to express his gratitude for the Cabinet's decision. The Minister stated that this decision demonstrates the Prime Minister’s firm commitment to the development of Andhra Pradesh and his vision of empowering states through world-class infrastructure.

Additionally, Minister Ram Mohan Naidu informed the Prime Minister about a significant political development from the Telugu Desam Party's annual Mahanadu convention held on Tuesday. At this event, the TDP, led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, unanimously passed a political resolution supporting Operation Sindoor and reaffirming its endorsement of PM Modi’s leadership.

The statement highlighted that this resolution, introduced by Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu at the Mahanadu convention, reflects the TDP’s strong alignment with the Prime Minister’s national vision. The Minister formally communicated this resolution to PM Modi during their meeting in Patna, assuring the full and unwavering support of the people and government of Andhra Pradesh.

News source: The Free Press Journal

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the development of a 4-lane highway between Badvel and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh, with a total estimated cost of Rs 36.53 billion.The project, spanning 108.13 km, will connect Badvel-Gopavaram Village (NH-67) to Guruvindapudi (NH-16) and is expected to enhance infrastructure and industrial linkages within the state, according to an official release.The statement further mentioned that the greenfield corridor will improve access to key industrial nodes in Andhra Pradesh and reduce the travel distance to Krishnapatnam Port by 33.9 km, cutting it down from 142 km to 108.13 km.The Cabinet gave its approval, and the project is anticipated to generate over 43 lakh man-days of employment, comprising 20 lakh direct and 23 lakh indirect man-days.The release also noted that Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Patna on Thursday to express his gratitude for the Cabinet's decision. The Minister stated that this decision demonstrates the Prime Minister’s firm commitment to the development of Andhra Pradesh and his vision of empowering states through world-class infrastructure.Additionally, Minister Ram Mohan Naidu informed the Prime Minister about a significant political development from the Telugu Desam Party's annual Mahanadu convention held on Tuesday. At this event, the TDP, led by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, unanimously passed a political resolution supporting Operation Sindoor and reaffirming its endorsement of PM Modi’s leadership.The statement highlighted that this resolution, introduced by Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu at the Mahanadu convention, reflects the TDP’s strong alignment with the Prime Minister’s national vision. The Minister formally communicated this resolution to PM Modi during their meeting in Patna, assuring the full and unwavering support of the people and government of Andhra Pradesh.News source: The Free Press Journal

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