President Receives Grand Naval Salute at Visakhapatnam Fleet Review

Feb 19, 2026 | 364 Views

Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, attended the International Fleet Review held in Visakhapatnam, where she received a ceremonial salute from 71 naval warships. The prestigious maritime event highlighted the strength and discipline of the Indian Navy, featuring a grand display of naval assets and coordinated formations at sea. The review reflected India’s maritime capabilities and commitment to safeguarding its coastal and strategic interests. The ceremony was attended by several prominent dignitaries, including Governor Justice S Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu. Mrs. Anna Konidela was also present on the occasion. The event marked a significant moment of national pride, bringing together civil and defense leadership to celebrate India’s maritime heritage and naval excellence.

Minister Narayana Reviews Key Infrastructure Projects in Amaravati Capital Region

Feb 05, 2026 | 502 Views

Andhra Pradesh Minister Narayana inspected multiple ongoing infrastructure projects in the Amaravati capital region, focusing on road and bridge connectivity. He reviewed the construction of a steel bridge linking the Seed Axis Road with the Old Highway, along with another bridge being built over the Guntur Canal to connect directly with the Seed Axis corridor. During the inspection, the minister directed representatives of the contracting agencies to accelerate work and ensure timely completion of both bridges. The minister also examined the progress of the Vijayawada West Bypass project, where National Highway authorities have already permitted traffic on one side of the road. Officials informed him that once traffic is allowed on both sides, vehicles from Guntur and Visakhapatnam will be able to access the capital region directly. The developments are expected to significantly improve regional connectivity and ease traffic movement into Amaravati.

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

Dec 03, 2025 | 483 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.

Google Data Center in Andhra Pradesh: 13 Months of Relentless Effort Behind Global Milestone — Lokesh

Oct 24, 2025 | 526 Views

Melbourne, October 24: Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced that the establishment of the Google Data Center in AP was the result of 13 months of relentless effort by the state government. Addressing the CII Partnership Summit Roadshow organized by the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) in Melbourne, Lokesh said this major achievement reflects Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s visionary leadership and the state’s investor-friendly governance. Lokesh highlighted that Andhra Pradesh has already attracted ₹10 lakh crore in investments within just 16 months, calling it “only the beginning.” He emphasized AP’s collaborative model of governance, saying, “Once you join hands with us, it’s no longer your project — it becomes our project.” He explained that every project is tracked daily through dedicated coordination groups, ensuring faster clearances and transparent execution. Explaining the journey behind Google’s decision, Lokesh said the project took shape through continuous engagement with Google’s leadership, site visits, and policy-level coordination with the central government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and key ministers. “What began as a state-level proposal has now positioned India as a global data center hub,” he said, adding that AP completed its commitments within the agreed timeframe. Lokesh invited global investors to participate in the CII Partnership Summit scheduled in Visakhapatnam on November 14–15, describing the city as the next major economic and industrial hub of India. He said Andhra Pradesh is on track to become a $2.4 trillion economy, with a focus on 15 key sectors including renewable energy, steel, aquaculture, and quantum computing. “AP is now the second fastest-growing state in India, and soon we’ll be number one,” Lokesh declared confidently.

Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Capacity Surges to 79% with Govt Support

Oct 07, 2025 | 565 Views

Amaravati, October 6: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the state government’s commitment to the strengthening and protection of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP). Reviewing the plant’s performance, he highlighted the significant progress achieved in the past year through central assistance and state government support, calling it a welcome development for the industry and the state’s economy. Over the last year, measures taken by management, employees, and both central and state governments have helped VSP improve production capacity utilization from 25% in September last year to 79% this September. CM Chandrababu directed officials to further boost output and achieve 92.5% capacity utilization by the end of the third quarter, emphasizing coordinated efforts across all departments. The CM acknowledged that after assuming office, the coalition government successfully secured Rs. 11,440 crore in central assistance for the plant’s revival, most of which has already been released and utilized to strengthen and modernize operations. He instructed regular quarterly and monthly reviews at the plant and chief secretary level to monitor performance and progress. Chandrababu Naidu assured the plant authorities of full support from the state government for its revival and to restore its former glory. Officials present at the review included Principal Secretary K. Vijayanand, RINL CMD Ajit Kumar Saxena, Ministry of Steel Joint Secretary Abhijit Narendra, and Director GVN Prasad.