Road connectivity, not a mere concrete path, but a road to development for tribes, says Pawan Kalyan

The roads, including 45 bridges, would be commissioned by March 2027, Mr. Pawan Kalyan said after laying the foundation stone for a 3.4-km road at Kakavada village, providing road access to 1,400 tribal families across four villages in Rampachodavaram Mandal in Polavaram district. | Photo Credit: PTI

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan on Sunday (October 11, 2026) launched Adavi Thalli Baata 2.0, to lay 1,976-km-long roads connecting 1,341 tribal habitations across the State, at a cost of ₹2,052 crore, moving closer to his mission to ensure no tribal pocket is left without a road, paving the way for access to education, healthcare, markets and development. In the first phase, at least 735 villages will get the road facility.

The roads, including 45 bridges, would be commissioned by March 2027, Mr. Pawan Kalyan said after laying the foundation stone for a 3.4-km road at Kakavada village, providing road access to 1,400 tribal families across four villages in Rampachodavaram Mandal in Polavaram district.

Addressing a public meeting at Kakavada village, Mr. Pawan Kalyan said: “I never ran after power. My sole commitment is to guarantee access to the fruits of development for the tribes, protecting nature, cultures and traditions.”