CM Naidu surveys North Andhra projects, pushes VER development

• Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu conducted an aerial survey of key development projects in North Andhra, including Bhogapuram Airport, IT, and tourism.
• The CM reviewed IT hub and Global Capability Centre (GCC) projects and issued directives for road connectivity to Bhogapuram airport and its associated township.
• Naidu sought details on a proposed aviation university at Bhogapuram and gave instructions for improving road and rail connectivity within the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER).
• The Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) aims to become a USD 135 billion economy by 2032, covering nine districts and 31% of the state's area.
• VER's development strategy includes 7 growth drivers, new infrastructure projects like 7 railway lines, 9 roads, a 77-km Metro, and plans for housing, hotels, colleges, and industrial zones.

Why It Matters: CM's review shapes North Andhra's economic future, targeting a $135B economy by 2032.