Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has travelled to New Delhi for a two-day visit during which he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union ministers. A key part of his agenda is seeking the Centre’s approval for the proposed Visakhapatnam Metro Rail and Beach Corridor projects. Deccan Chronicle 

Naidu is also expected to seek special financial assistance for Andhra Pradesh in view of drought-like conditions attributed to the prevailing El Niño situation. He is scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as part of discussions on the State’s financial and development requirements. Deccan Chronicle 

During his meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, the Chief Minister is expected to discuss ways to utilise surplus water from the Godavari that currently flows into the sea, along with proposed river-linking initiatives. He will also seek progress on related water-management measures. Deccan Chronicle 

Naidu is also scheduled to meet Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and discuss infrastructure-related matters. Other issues on the Delhi agenda include the Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub, support for the Godavari Pushkaralu planned next year and progress on major State projects. Deccan Chronicle

The Chief Minister will also participate with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in the curtain-raiser for the CII Partnership Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The 31st edition of the summit is scheduled to be held in Visakhapatnam on November 12 and 13. Metro India

Important: The report concerns requests and discussions planned during Naidu’s Delhi visit. It does not mean that the Centre has already approved the Vizag Metro or Beach Corridor projects.