New flight services between Vijayawada and Kurnool from July 2

Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath releases the poster of the new flight services between Vijayawada and Kurnool, at the APIIC office on Tuesday.
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The official poster of the new flight services between Vijayawada and Orvakal airport in Kurnool, set to commence on July 2, was released on Tuesday by Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath. The sector was recently approved by the Union Civil Aviation Ministry. Initially, IndiGo will operate flights between Vijayawada and Kurnool every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with plans to expand to daily services soon.

An IndiGo representative said that the flight from Vijayawada will depart at 3.45 p.m. and will arrive in Kurnool at 4.50 p.m. The return flight will depart from Kurnool at 5.10 p.m. and will arrive in Vijayawada at 6.15 p.m. The fares start at ₹2,533 per person. The new air connectivity to Orvakal is expected to benefit industrialists and senior bureaucrats.

Speaking at the event, Mr. Bharath said that the State government is committed to developing the Rayalaseema region and is working to attract major industries related to defence, drones, electric, and green energy. Already, the region has received investments to the tune of thousands of crores.” He revealed that an industrial corridor from Lepakshi to Kopparthi and Orvakal in Kurnool district will soon be developed.

Mr. Bharath shared that a semi-conductor industry is likely to be set up at Orvakal, and works will commence once the Centre releases its policy on semi-conductors. He added that the process for setting up a High Court bench is underway and will be completed soon.