In the relentless pursuit of socio-economic progress, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) under the dynamic leadership of Shri. N Chandrababu Naidu has left an indelible mark on the development landscape of Andhra Pradesh, particularly in the realm of road infrastructure. Recognizing the pivotal role of rural roads in uplifting the standard of living, the TDP government, in collaboration with top TDP MLAs, embarked on a transformative initiative to lay Cement Concrete (CC) roads in the rural heartland of Andhra Pradesh. A staggering 21,854 km of village internal roads witnessed the introduction of CC pavement, setting the stage for enhanced connectivity and improved living conditions.
The TDP government, under the governance of N. Chandrababu Naidu, introduced the innovative program “Chandranna Bata” to convert earthen internal roads into robust Cement Concrete Roads. This program, amalgamating the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and the 13th/14th Finance Commission, aimed at laying concrete roads in saturation mode, with the ambitious goal of completion by 2020. Before the state’s bifurcation in 2014, the TDP government converted approximately 1,112 km of internal roads into concrete from 2006 to 2014. Post-bifurcation, from 2014-15 onwards, an impressive 23,553 km of rural internal roads were transformed into Cement Concrete Roads. The TDP government’s vision extends to achieving 100% coverage of internal roads with CC Roads, with an additional 8,000 km planned for conversion.
Beyond rural roads, the TDP government prioritized the development of national highways, state highways, and overall road infrastructure. By March 2003, the state witnessed significant progress with a 4,104 km-long National Highway, 3,397 km of State Highways, and 3,397 km of road construction, amounting to an investment of Rs. 2,221.69 Crores. This comprehensive approach included widening, strengthening, and repairing existing roads. In a bid to fortify the state’s road network against natural disasters, the TDP government secured financial assistance of 260 crore rupees from the World Bank under the Natural Disasters Cyclone Aid Scheme. This funding facilitated the strengthening of 15 state roads, covering 212.7 km in length, along with the reconstruction of 41 bridges and repair works on 38 government buildings.
Under the astute leadership of Shri. N Chandrababu Naidu, the TDP government undertook the construction and maintenance of roads covering 3,436 km from 1995-96 to 2002-2003, spending a significant amount of 498.37 crore rupees. The completion of 142 bridges and 547 km of roads marked a significant stride in the state’s infrastructural development.
A testament to TDP’s visionary leadership is the initiation of State Highway 31 connecting Renigunta and Muddanur, the longest known state roadway in the combined districts of Kadapa and Chittoor.
The TDP’s multifaceted approach to road infrastructure development, spanning rural and national networks, showcases the party’s commitment to fostering connectivity, economic growth, and an improved quality of life for the people of Andhra Pradesh. To stay informed about such monumental achievements and the latest developments, interested individuals can visit the official TDP website for comprehensive news updates.