Temple towns get ₹120-cr. road connectivity push in Andhra Pradesh
PR&RD Department takes up 205 km of roads to improve access to over 100 major shrines; 40% of works completed, says Pawan Kalyan
The Andhra Pradesh government is investing ₹120 crore in road connectivity projects aimed at improving access to 100 major temple towns across the state. As per the PR&RD Department, 40% of the ₹120 crore project has been completed, with Deputy Chief Minister and PR&RD Minister K. Pawan Kalyan highlighting the progress. The initiative targets the gaps in road infrastructure that impede devotees' movement to various shrines, addressing concerns raised by the public during field visits.
Of the 26 roads already developed, they are ready for inauguration, including routes to the Narasimha temples at Antarvedi and Ahobilam, Sri Gattu Venkataramana Swamy temple in Madanapalle, and several other significant temples. The remaining works, covering 72 km, are underway in Sri Sathya Sai district.
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