Is the Badvel-Nellore corridor in Andhra Pradesh finally approved with a Rs 3,653 crore investment?
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Synopsis
Discover the latest development in Andhra Pradesh as the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves the four-lane Badvel-Nellore corridor, set to boost employment and enhance connectivity. With a significant budget of Rs 3,653 crore, this project promises to reshape the logistics landscape of the region.
Key Takeaways
- Four-lane construction enhances connectivity.
- Investment of Rs 3,653 crore approved.
- Estimated creation of 43 lakh man-days of employment.
- Strategic access to Krishnapatnam Port.
- Significant reduction in travel distance and time.
New Delhi, May 28 (NationPress) The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially sanctioned the development of the four-lane Badvel-Nellore corridor with an investment of Rs 3,653.10 crore in Andhra Pradesh.
This corridor, stretching over 108.134 km, will be built utilizing the design-build-finance-operate-transfer (DBFOT) model, as stated by the CCEA following a meeting.
It is expected that the project will create approximately 20 lakh man-days of direct employment along with 23 lakh man-days of indirect employment.
The newly approved Badvel-Nellore corridor will enhance connectivity to key nodes within the three industrial corridors of Andhra Pradesh: the Kopparthy Node on the Vishakhapatnam-Chennai Industrial Corridor (VCIC), the Orvakal Node on the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (HBIC), and the Krishnapatnam Node on the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC).
According to the CCEA, "This initiative will positively influence the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) of India."
The corridor commences from Gopavaram village along the existing National Highway NH-67 in the YSR Kadapa district and concludes at the Krishnapatnam Port Junction on NH-16 (Chennai-Kolkata) within the SPSR Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.
It will also facilitate strategic access to the Krishnapatnam Port, designated as a priority node under the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC).
The proposed corridor is set to cut travel distance to Krishnapatnam port by 33.9 km, reducing it from 142 km to 108.13 km compared to the existing route.
As stated by the CCEA, "This will not only decrease travel time by one hour but also result in significant savings in fuel consumption, thereby lowering the carbon footprint and Vehicle Operating Cost (VOC)."
The four-lane Badvel-Nellore corridor project is anticipated to generate additional employment opportunities through heightened economic activity in the region surrounding the corridor, the Cabinet added.
Point of View
I believe the approval of the Badvel-Nellore corridor is a significant milestone for Andhra Pradesh. This project promises to enhance infrastructure, boost employment, and improve logistics efficiency in the region. Such initiatives are essential for India’s economic growth and development.
NationPress
08/06/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of the Badvel-Nellore corridor project?
The construction of the Badvel-Nellore corridor is approved at a cost of Rs 3,653.10 crore.
How long is the Badvel-Nellore corridor?
The corridor will span a total length of 108.134 km.
What are the employment opportunities expected from this project?
The project is expected to generate about 20 lakh man-days of direct employment and 23 lakh man-days of indirect employment.
Where does the Badvel-Nellore corridor start and end?
It starts from Gopavaram village on NH-67 and terminates at the Krishnapatnam Port Junction on NH-16.
What is the environmental impact of the project?
The corridor is expected to reduce travel time, lower fuel consumption, and consequently decrease the carbon footprint.
