Temple towns get ₹120-cr. road connectivity push in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government is investing ₹120 crore to improve road connectivity to over 100 major temple towns. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan stated that 40% of the project is complete, aiming to resolve infrastructure gaps for devotees.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development in religious tourism hubs is a key economic and social priority for the state government.
The Panchayat Raj & Rural Development (PR&RD) Department is laying connecting roads to more than 100 major temple towns at a cost of ₹120 crore, covering 205 km. About 40% of the works have been completed, Deputy Chief Minister and PR&RD Minister K. Pawan Kalyan said in a statement.
The department identified gaps in road infrastructure that were affecting the movement of devotees to temple towns and took up projects to improve connectivity.
During his field visits, Mr. Kalyan received representations from the public about the poor condition of roads leading to several shrines and directed officials to address the issues. Of the roads being developed under the programme, 26 have been completed and are ready for inauguration.
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