Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development works worth over Rs. 2 Lakh Crore in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. In his speech, PM Modi highlighted the significance of Andhra Pradesh in leading in emerging technologies like green hydrogen. The National Green Hydrogen Mission, with a target of producing 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030, will establish two green hydrogen hubs, one being in Visakhapatnam, aiming to create job opportunities and a manufacturing ecosystem. The PM also emphasized the state's potential in IT and technology, envisioning Andhra Pradesh as a center for futuristic technologies. The projects inaugurated, including the bulk drug park, Krishnapatnam Industrial Area, and the South Coast Railway Zone headquarters, are part of the state's vision for economic growth and urban development. The government's focus on infrastructure development, manufacturing sector growth, and railway electrification showcases a positive sentiment towards the state's progress and potential for investment opportunities.