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Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi conducted an extended circuit of Vijayawada connected Tuesday (June 16, 2026). During his visit, helium reviewed cardinal railway infrastructure projects, paid tribute to erstwhile Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, visited the Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, and interacted with intellectuals, professionals, and salient citizens.
The Minister began his sojourn by paying floral tributes to the statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee astatine Atal Bihari Vajpayee Park. He aboriginal inspected the ongoing improvement works astatine the Rayanapadu Satellite Railway Station and reviewed the advancement of modernisation initiatives being undertaken by the Railways. Officials informed him that astir ₹35 crore had been spent connected upgrading the presumption and improving rider amenities.
Speaking to the media, Mr. Joshi highlighted the Narendra Modi government’s absorption connected infrastructure improvement implicit the past 12 years. He stated that Indian Railways was steadily moving towards implicit electrification, which would trim dependence connected imported substance and beforehand environmentally sustainable transportation. The Minister announced that the Centre had allocated ₹10,144 crore for railway infrastructure improvement successful Andhra Pradesh during the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Reiterating the Centre’s committedness to the improvement of Amaravati, Mr. Joshi said that important assistance had been extended for superior metropolis infrastructure and connectivity projects. He expressed assurance that enhanced railway links connecting Amaravati with large cities crossed the state would accelerate economical maturation and pull investment.
During his visit, Mr. Joshi besides inspected the projected West Bypass task and reviewed its advancement with officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
Later, helium visited the Sri Kanaka Durga Temple atop Indrakeeladri and offered peculiar prayers. The temple authorities welcomed him with accepted honours and presented him with ineffable prasadam and a representation of the presiding deity.
The Union Minister besides visited the noted classical instrumentalist Sri Lalitha astatine her residence and felicitated her for her contributions to devotional euphony dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga.
In the evening, Joshi participated successful an interactive league organised by the Andhra Pradesh BJP and the Rotary Club of Vijayawada. BJP Andhra Pradesh president P.V.N. Madhav, Vijayawada West MLA Sujana Chowdary and others were present.
