In connection with transport and infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh, which of the following statement/statements is/are valid?

I. Andhra Pradesh's first riverine project has been proposed between Muktyala and Madipadu on Krishna river.

II. The Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport had been started with a corpus fund that is sourced from National Investment and Infrastructure Fund. (NIIF).

III. Infrastructure investments in Andhra Pradesh are strictly implemented only with reference to strategic investments like ports and industrial corridors, but not with reference to community assets.

IV. Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) are being developed in Andhra Pradesh under the Setu Bandhan Scheme.

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Key Points

• Andhra Pradesh's first riverine project: The state has proposed its first riverine project between Muktyala and Madipadu on the Krishna river.
• Setu Bandhan Scheme: The development of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) in Andhra Pradesh is being carried out under the Setu Bandhan Scheme.
• Incorrect Information: The statement about the Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport being funded by the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is not valid.
• Community Assets: The statement regarding infrastructure investments being limited to strategic investments and excluding community assets is not correct. Infrastructure investments in Andhra Pradesh also focus on community assets.

Additional Information

• National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF):
  • It is a fund created by the Government of India to enhance infrastructure financing in the country.
  • The primary objective is to maximize economic impact mainly through infrastructure investments in commercially viable projects.
• Setu Bandhan Scheme:
  • It is an initiative by the Government of India for the construction of Rail Over Bridges (ROBs) and Rail Under Bridges (RUBs) to improve the safety and efficiency of the railway network.
• Riverine Projects:
  • These projects focus on the development and management of river systems for various purposes including navigation, irrigation, and flood control.
  • Such projects are vital for the holistic development of regions dependent on river systems.
• Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport:
  • This is a major airport project in Andhra Pradesh aimed at boosting connectivity and economic development in the region.
  • Greenfield projects refer to initiatives that are built from scratch, on undeveloped land.