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Reliance Plans ₹1 Lakh Crore CBG Investment in Andhra Pradesh

Reliance's Andhra Pradesh massive CBG push could create 3 lakh jobs and ₹60,000 crore in state revenue · livemint.com

Reliance Industries says it wants to build compressed biogas plants in Andhra Pradesh.

These plants can turn farm leftovers, animal waste and food waste into fuel.

The company plans to invest ₹1 lakh crore in this work.

It says the projects could create more than 3 lakh jobs.

The projects could also bring nearly ₹60,000 crore in revenue to the state over many years.

Reliance says farmers could help produce both food and energy.

Jio plans to teach farmers using village classrooms and lessons in Indian languages.

The company also wants to use tools such as artificial intelligence, drones and robotics to support farming.

Key facts

Planned investment: ₹1 lakh crore for compressed biogas plants in Andhra Pradesh
Projected employment: More than 3 lakh jobs
Projected state revenue: Nearly ₹60,000 crore over the coming decades
Rayalaseema Horticulture Hub: Backed by a reported investment of ₹40,000 crore
Farmer training: Jio plans village-based virtual classrooms and training in Indian languages
Agricultural technology: Potential applications include pest monitoring, drones, precision irrigation, robotics, cloud computing and market-price information
Wider state investment pipeline: Andhra Pradesh reportedly approved 388 mega projects since June 2024, involving more than ₹14 lakh crore in commitments and nearly 11 lakh potential jobs

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