{
  "id": 2802346,
  "title": "Temple towns get ₹120-cr. road connectivity push in Andhra Pradesh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/temple-towns-get-120-cr-road-connectivity-push-in-andhra-pradesh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T14:18:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/temple-towns-get-120-cr-road-connectivity-push-in-andhra-pradesh/article71381379.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}