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North Andhra to Become India’s Metal Hub: CM Chandrababu’s New Roadmap

Dec 03, 2025 | 489 Views

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to strengthen the Andhra Pradesh Mineral Development Corporation (APMDC) and accelerate industrial development based on mineral resources across the state. During a high-level review meeting at the Secretariat on Tuesday, the Chief Minister emphasized the need to adopt advanced monitoring systems, including drones and satellite mapping, to curb illegal mining beyond allocated lease zones. He asked the department to study successful mining governance models in leading mineral-producing states like Odisha and explore value-added processing instead of exporting raw minerals, ensuring higher economic benefits. The Chief Minister also instructed the department to establish a dedicated Metal Industry Cluster in North Andhra, particularly benefitting industries emerging in Visakhapatnam. Chandrababu Naidu further highlighted the industrial potential of minerals available in Andhra Pradesh—including limestone, beach sand, iron ore, quartz, silica sand, manganese, clay, and granite—and directed officials to map industries suitable for each mineral. He stressed promoting sectors like solar panel manufacturing, ferro alloys, titanium products, polished granite, and steel production to increase revenue and employment. Referring to Amaravati capital construction, the Chief Minister instructed authorities to ensure uninterrupted supply of sand, gravel, and metal, especially from Krishna, Guntur, and NTR districts, and warned against any bottlenecks or disruptions. He also suggested exploring production-linked incentives in coordination with the central government. Ministers and senior officials, including Mines Minister Kollu Ravindra, participated in the review meeting.

AP Development Accelerates with PM Modi’s Support and GST 2.0 Reforms: CM Chandrababu

Oct 17, 2025 | 552 Views

Kurnool, October 16, 2025: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his continuous support to the state, describing the PM as a 21st-century leader whose policies have accelerated India’s economic growth. Speaking at the Super GST – Super Savings public event in Kurnool, CM Chandrababu highlighted the benefits of GST 2.0 reforms, which have reduced tax rates for 99% of goods, generating significant savings for middle-class and low-income families while boosting MSMEs and businesses. He stated that each family could save up to ₹15,000 annually, and lauded the festive implementation of GST reforms during Dussehra and Diwali. The CM emphasized that the “Double Engine” government—with central and state collaboration—has led to accelerated development in Andhra Pradesh. Under PM Modi’s guidance, the state has attracted record investments, including projects in Visakhapatnam Steel, Google AI Data Hub, Bharat Petroleum refinery, and numerous industrial corridors. Plans for a High Court bench in Rayalaseema and upcoming industries in steel, aerospace, defense, electronics, drones, green energy, and food processing were also highlighted as transformative for the region. CM Chandrababu underscored the significance of PM Modi’s “Made in India” vision, noting initiatives from semiconductors to satellites, which have strengthened domestic manufacturing. He described how welfare programs such as Mega DSC, PM Kisan Annadata Sukhibhava, Strishakti, Deepam 2.0, and pension schemes have been successfully implemented with central support, delivering direct benefits to citizens. He reiterated that PM Modi’s proactive leadership has turned Andhra Pradesh into a model state, showcasing how policy continuity ensures rapid development. During the event, the CM also praised PM Modi for laying the foundation of ₹13,429 crore central projects in the state, including roadways, railways, and industrial infrastructure. He concluded that the Prime Minister’s decisive actions, strong governance, and people-centric policies have not only benefited Andhra Pradesh but also strengthened India’s global economic position.