Andhra Pradesh Accelerates Tribal Road Works, Completes 905 Km Under ‘Adavithalli Bata’

The Andhra Pradesh government is stepping up efforts to connect remote tribal habitations with all-weather roads under its ‘Adavithalli Bata’ programme, aimed at ending the dependence on makeshift and difficult transport arrangements in forest and hilly areas. The initiative is being closely monitored by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, with significant progress reported in road construction.

Under the first phase of the programme, the state government sanctioned road development works covering 1,069 km at an estimated cost of ₹1,005 crore. The initiative was subsequently expanded as ‘Adavithalli Bata 2.0’, taking the overall target to 2,310 km of roads with an estimated investment of ₹2,078 crore.

According to an update from the Deputy Chief Minister’s Office on August 8, construction of 905 km of roads has been completed so far. The completed stretches are expected to improve connectivity for tribal communities and make access to essential services easier.

Road construction in the state’s tribal and forest regions, however, presents significant logistical and geographical challenges. Officials have had to negotiate difficult terrain, including large hill formations that in some locations required controlled blasting to create road alignments. Transporting construction materials to remote sites has also been difficult, particularly during adverse weather conditions.

During a recent review with officials, Pawan Kalyan directed departments to expedite pending works and ensure that projects are completed without compromising quality. He also called for better coordination between district collectors and concerned departments to avoid delays in obtaining forest clearances.

The Deputy Chief Minister further instructed officials to continue construction wherever conditions permit, except in locations where heavy rains have temporarily halted work.

The government views improved road connectivity as a crucial link to education, healthcare and livelihood opportunities for tribal communities. Pawan Kalyan reiterated the broader objective of creating a ‘Doli-free Andhra Pradesh’, calling for coordinated efforts to ensure that residents of remote tribal villages are no longer forced to depend on traditional methods of carrying patients or others to areas with better transport access.