Heartiest congratulations to Shri @sajjanjindal Garu and the entire @jswsteel team on the restart of the steel plant project in Kadapa. This is a significant milestone for the industrial development of Rayalaseema and a moment of hope for the youth and families aspiring for employment and economic growth.
It is important to remember that such landmark projects are built on years of committed groundwork. During our government, we finalized JSW as the project developer and laid the critical foundations necessary for the project to take shape. Environmental clearances were facilitated, water allocation was secured, land was allocated, road connectivity and the required land for supporting infrastructure were provided, and all key approvals were pursued to enable the project to move forward. With these foundations in place, work on the project progressed at a brisk pace during our tenure.
Unfortunately, over the past two years, the project came to a grinding halt, resulting in further delays to this long-awaited investment. It is therefore encouraging to see work finally restarting. The people of Kadapa have waited long enough, and they deserve to see this important project completed without any further delay. As my home district, Kadapa holds a special place in my heart, and I have always believed its youth deserve greater opportunities through industrial growth and sustainable employment.
Development is a continuous process that transcends political boundaries. Every government has a responsibility to build on the work already done and take projects to completion in the larger interest of the people.
I sincerely wish JSW every success in expediting the project and ensuring that the people of Kadapa and the entire Rayalaseema region reap the benefits through employment, industrial growth, and inclusive development.