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3 August 2026

PM Modi's development projects in Andhra Pradesh

The topic involves specific infrastructure development via PPP models and the implementation of the India Semiconductor Mission, which are directly relevant to GS3 infrastructure and technology syllabus themes.

1 min read Day 3 of 4 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • Inauguration of Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram, Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Airport developed via Public-Private Partnership (PPP) by GMR Visakhapatnam International Airport Limited at a cost of ₹5,640 crore.
  • Airport capacity: 6 million passengers per annum; first greenfield airport in Andhra Pradesh since 2014 bifurcation.
  • Foundation laid for ASIP Technologies’ semiconductor facility at Tarluvada, Visakhapatnam.
  • Semiconductor project: ₹2,500 crore Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility.
  • Project significance: First semiconductor manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh and South India approved under the India Semiconductor Mission.
  • Semiconductor facility capacity: 30-acre site with an annual production capacity of 96 million chips.
  • Total value of development projects inaugurated/dedicated: Over ₹17,900 crore, focusing on airport infrastructure, road connectivity, and energy security.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 4 in Development and Construction of Bhogapuram International Airport, which has been running since 28 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the role of greenfield infrastructure projects in promoting regional economic growth and connectivity in post-bifurcation states. 150 words
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  2. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) is critical for achieving technological self-reliance. Discuss the significance of establishing OSAT facilities in regional hubs for the broader semiconductor ecosystem in India. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport, recently inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh, is built under which model of development?

  2. What is the primary function of an OSAT facility in the semiconductor industry?

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