The BJP claimed that 503 projects in Andhra Pradesh have been included by the Central government in the National Infrastructure Pipeline with a total capital outlay of ₹8,16,583 crore for 2020-25 period. These projects are to be taken up by various Central departments or the State on EPC basis.
It was also mentioned in a booklet released by BJP national president J. P. Nadda at a meeting of the chiefs of Shakti Kendras in Vijayawada on June 6 that the Centre is ready to set up an integrated steel plant in Kadapa district in tune with its commitment to the development of Rayalaseema.
An expert committee constituted by the Steel Authority of India Limited found that the locations identified for setting up the steel plant were not suitable but a task-force formed in its wake found some favourable conditions. Accordingly, the Centre is prepared to establish the steel plant.
