New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka on August 1, 2026, where he will inaugurate major infrastructure projects, lay foundation stones for new initiatives, and dedicate development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore to the nation.
The Prime Minister will begin his visit in Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh before travelling to Mysuru in Karnataka.
PM to Inaugurate Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport
At around 11:00 AM, the Prime Minister will undertake a walkthrough of the passenger terminal building of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district.
At around 11:30 AM, he will formally inaugurate the Greenfield international airport and launch multiple development projects before addressing a public gathering.
Developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model at a cost of over ₹5,640 crore, the airport has been designed to handle six million passengers annually and is expected to significantly improve air connectivity in Andhra Pradesh.
The passenger terminal incorporates advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Building Information Modelling (BIM), Airside 4.0 technologies, Airport Predictive Operations Centre (APOC), biometric passenger processing, automated baggage handling systems, and intelligent operational monitoring solutions to enhance operational efficiency and passenger convenience.
The airport also features several sustainability initiatives such as a 5 MW solar power plant, energy-efficient HVAC systems, LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, smart building management systems, waste management facilities, and environmental monitoring systems. The terminal has been designed in accordance with Green Building Standards and is registered with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Architecturally, the airport reflects the cultural heritage of Andhra Pradesh. Its roof profile is inspired by traditional Chuttilu cottages and the landscapes of the Araku Valley, while its flowing design symbolises the graceful movement of a flying fish.
The airport is expected to provide a major boost to tourism, trade, investment, employment generation, and regional connectivity.
Foundation Stone for Andhra Pradesh’s First Semiconductor Facility
Prime Minister Modi will also lay the foundation stone for the ASIP Semiconductor Project in Visakhapatnam, which will be developed with an investment of over ₹460 crore by ASIP Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in partnership with APACT, Republic of Korea.
Approved under the India Semiconductor Mission, it will be Andhra Pradesh’s first semiconductor manufacturing facility and is expected to manufacture nearly 96 million semiconductor chips annually, while generating high-skilled employment and supporting the growth of a semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem in the state.
Renewable Energy Transmission Projects
The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the Transmission System for Integration of Kurnool-IV Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) – Phase-I (4.5 GW), being implemented by POWERGRID through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), with an investment of approximately ₹5,550 crore.
He will also inaugurate:
- Transmission System for Kurnool Wind Energy Zone/Solar Energy Zone – Part A & Part B, implemented at a cost of around ₹3,550 crore.
- Transmission Scheme for Solar Energy Zone in Ananthapuram (2,500 MW) and Kurnool (1,000 MW), developed at a cost of over ₹820 crore.
These projects will facilitate the evacuation of renewable energy generated in Kurnool and Ananthapuram, strengthen the National Grid, improve the availability of clean energy across the country, and support India’s energy transition and decarbonisation goals.
National Highway Projects Worth Over ₹1,880 Crore
The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone for National Highway projects worth over ₹1,880 crore.
Projects to be inaugurated include:
- Four-lane access-controlled Greenfield highway from Recherla to Guruvaygudem on NH-365BG.
- Four-lane access-controlled Greenfield highway from Guruvaygudem to Devarapalle on NH-365BG.
- Four-lane Tadipatri Bypass on NH-67.
He will also lay the foundation stone for the high-level bridge at Lingasamudram on the Penchalakona–Yerpedu section of NH-565.
These projects are expected to ease congestion in Vijayawada and other urban centres, improve road safety, reduce travel time between Visakhapatnam and Hyderabad, and enhance regional connectivity.
PM to Inaugurate Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre in Mysuru
After concluding his engagements in Andhra Pradesh, the Prime Minister will travel to Mysuru, Karnataka.
At around 3:30 PM, he will inaugurate the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre – Viveka Smaraka at the Sri Ramakrishna Ashrama and address a gathering.
The Viveka Smaraka commemorates Swami Vivekananda’s historic visit to Mysuru in November 1892, when he interacted with scholars and devotees and received the patronage of Maharaja Sri Chamarajendra Wadiyar X, whose support later enabled his journey to the Parliament of Religions in Chicago in 1893.
Built at the historic Niranjana Math over a constructed area of more than 81,000 square feet, the centre comprises a main building and an annex block.
The facility includes:
- A 4-D Experience Centre
- Exhibition Hall
- Amphitheatre with seating capacity of around 700
- Classrooms
- Conference rooms
- Library and reading room
- Meditation and Yoga Hall
- Book stall
- Dedicated facilities for students preparing for competitive examinations
The Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre has been established as a hub for value-based education, leadership development, personality building, and youth empowerment. Inspired by the ideals of Swami Vivekananda, it is expected to benefit more than 10,000 students from nearby educational institutions, as well as urban and rural youth, through lectures, workshops, short-term courses, and capacity-building programmes focused on character development and nation-building.
