Kondapalli Srinivas

The VMRDA has included the Ice Factory Junction-Dharmapuri-Chintalavalasa route in its master plan for a dedicated road from Vizianagaram to Bhogapuram airport but has not initiated construction due to lack of funds. Ministers Kondapalli Srinivas and Kolusu Parthasarathy stated that dedicated roads will be developed soon.

The government has assured farmers that compensation for land acquired for Bhogapuram airport's approach road will be settled through the Visakhapatnam tribunal. Farmers demanded up to ₹1 crore per acre, significantly higher than the ₹48 lakh offered by the government.

The Bhogapuram International Airport, Reliance Data Centre, and other projects in north Andhra are expected to create five lakh jobs. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the greenfield airport on August 1, which will boost industrial growth, connectivity, and employment.

MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas has requested a dedicated retail outlet at Bhogapuram airport for SWAYAM brand products created by SHG women. The initiative aims to promote and market products developed by Self-Help Group (SHG) women through the airport's infrastructure.

The remains of three Andhra Pradesh tourists killed in a Vietnam boat accident were brought to Shamshabad airport. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas received the remains and provided consolations to families before the bodies were sent to Kadapa, Machilipatnam, and Hindupur.

The Centre has extended credit support to businesses, including MSMEs, affected by the West Asia crisis under ECLGS 5.0. ₹1,280 crore is allocated through banks and financial institutions with government-backed credit guarantees.

The government released ₹2,711 crore for the NTR Bharosa pensions in June, including an additional ₹3.12 crore for spouse pensions for 7,792 new beneficiaries. Minister Kondapalli Srinivas announced this under the Rural Poverty Alleviation department.

Minister Kondapalli Srinivas stated that MSMEs are playing a vital role in industrial development and employment generation. Efforts are underway to create five lakh women entrepreneurs this financial year, with a focus on increasing household incomes through job creation, entrepreneurship, and women’s economic empowerment.

A minister inaugurated a thematic yoga programme in Vizianagaram district with 1,000 participants. Kondapalli Srinivas highlighted the state's focus on expanding yoga in rural areas through expert-led training.