Wed Apr 16 21:33:00 UTC 2025: ## Modi to Launch Andhra Pradesh Capital Construction
**Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (April 17, 2025)** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Andhra Pradesh on May 2nd to officially launch the construction of the state’s new capital, Chief Secretary K. Vijayanand announced Wednesday. The event will take place at the site where Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu previously launched the P-4 initiative.
A cabinet subcommittee, tasked with overseeing the arrangements for the Prime Minister’s visit, will meet on April 21st to finalize details, including the time of day. The Chief Secretary stressed the importance of meticulous planning, highlighting the need for comprehensive security measures and adequate facilities to accommodate the anticipated large crowd, especially considering the summer heat.
Officials have been instructed to coordinate closely with the police department to ensure a smooth and incident-free event. G. Veerapandian, Commissioner of Medical Health and Family Welfare, has been appointed as the nodal officer for monitoring the arrangements. Collectors from Guntur, NTR, and Krishna districts, along with heads of various departments, participated in a virtual meeting to discuss the preparations.
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