Modi inaugurates and dedicates multiple projects in Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram, AP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today laid the foundation stone, inaugurated and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 17,900 crore in Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. Highlighting the immense significance of the day for the Swarna Andhra vision, the Prime Minister expressed profound gratitude for visiting the sacred land of North Andhra during such an auspicious month, offering his deep respects to Lord Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Sri Kurmanath Swamy, and Maa Pydithalli Ammavaru. “It is my great privilege to be on the holy land of North Andhra today to witness this momentous occasion,” noted Shri Modi.

Inaugurating and laying the foundation for development projects worth approximately eighteen thousand crore rupees, the Prime Minister emphasized that these multi-sectoral initiatives encompassing airport infrastructure, road connectivity, and energy security perfectly symbolize the state’s rapid pace of progress. “These development works are a true symbol of the incredible speed at which Andhra Pradesh is advancing,” observed Shri Modi.

Framing the event as a moment of unprecedented historical significance, the Prime Minister pointed out that alongside monumental infrastructural milestones, the day was equally marked by a spectacular cultural world record achieved through the traditional Dhimsa dance. “Today’s event is about creating a new history and setting new records on multiple fronts,” asserted Shri Modi.

Paying tribute to the heroic legacy of Alluri Sitarama Raju and his lifelong dedication to tribal welfare, the Prime Minister described the newly launched airport on this very soil as a critical runway for regional growth and a powerful launchpad for the youth’s prosperous future. “Serving as the runway for the growth of Andhra and North Andhra, this airport is the ultimate launchpad for a better future for Andhra’s youth,” asserted Shri Modi.

The Prime Minister commended the current leadership under the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, and is now executing the state’s growth agenda at twice the speed.

Concluding the address with absolute certainty in the region’s bright future, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that the myriad projects initiated during the event would serve as foundational pillars in fulfilling the grand resolutions of both Swarna Andhra and a Viksit Bharat. (UPDATED ON 1ST AUGUST 2026)