PM Modi launches ₹2Lcr projects in Andhra, Odisha
In January 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out projects worth over ₹2 lakh crore across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
The big highlight? India's first National Green Hydrogen Hub near Visakhapatnam—a massive step toward clean energy, set up by NTPC Green Energy Limited on 1,200 acres with an investment of ₹1.85 lakh crore.
Why should you care?
This hub is designed to power India's green future, aiming to boost renewable energy and help achieve renewable energy targets by 2030 and net-zero by 2070.
Alongside this, new rail and industrial projects are expected to create thousands of jobs and strengthen local economies.
In Odisha, Modi also kicked off the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations and launched a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora—connecting roots while looking ahead.