<h1>India, Andhra Pradesh, and NDB ink $646M deal to upgrade 3,000 km of roads, boosting connectivity and economic growth.</h1> The Government of India, the Government of Andhra Pradesh, and the New Development Bank (NDB) signed two loan agreements totaling USD 646 million to upgrade the State Highway and District Road networks in Andhra Pradesh. The projects involve widening 1,600 km of State Highways and 1,400 km of district roads to double lanes and reconstructing dilapidated bridges. These initiatives aim to improve mobility, connectivity, road safety, and transport efficiency, accommodating projected traffic growth for the next 20 years. The projects are expected to enhance socioeconomic development, employment, and economic well-being in Andhra Pradesh, with NDB funding bridging infrastructure development gaps.