The expansion work at Kadapa Airport would be completed by March next year. AAI is overseeing the expansion of existing runways, taxiways and aprons at the airport with an estimated cost of Rs. 94 crores.

The Ministry of Shipping has okayed Rs. 1,500 crore worth of coastline projects for Andhra Pradesh. The ministry has decided to undertake improvement of Kakinada anchorage port under the Sagarmala programme. The anchorage port capacity would be increased from two million tonnes to four million tonnes.

A fishing harbour will be constructed at Juvvaladinne at a cost of Rs. 289 crore. It has been approved under a centrally-sponsored scheme. Four fishing harbours have been recommended by the Central Appraisal and Monitoring Committee under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund.

NREDCAP has invited bids for preparing a pre-feasibility report and a detailed project report for the proposed 6.3 GW pumped storage hydroelectric projects at various locations in the state. The draft DPR should be submitted within 12 months from the date of the approval of proceeding from NREDCAP.

The Andhra Pradesh Medical Services & Infrastructure Development Corporation has appointed the REPL for architectural and engineering services for a new medical college at Madanapalli in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The estimated value of the civil work for the medical college along with a 500-bed hospital is Rs. 250 crore.

The Austrian company has bagged a contract from Greenko Energy for the supply of electro-mechanical equipment for Indias largest pumped storage plant coming up at Pinnapuram in Andhra Pradesh. The 1,200 MW project is being developed by Greenko, Its first unit is expected to be commissioned by 2023.

The floating solar power plant on Meghadrigedda reservoir is likely to be ready by the end of December. The 3 MW plant, which is being designed by a Haryana-based solar firm, will cost around Rs. 14 crore. The reservoir, including the catchment area, covers an area of around 5 sq km.

The state will have 26 newly developed or rebuilt National Highway roads on a 1,412-km stretch at a cost of 15,592 crore. Some of the roads are in key cities like Visakhapatnam, which is going to emerge as the executive capital, and Vijayawada. The state government is supporting the projects by providing the land.

Plan to set up a manufacturing unit for two and three-wheel electric vehicles in Andhra Pradesh. The firm has also evinced interest in setting up electric vehicles recharge stations across the state.