Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Approves Key Projects
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet made several important decisions to help the state's economy grow and create more jobs.
They created a new company called APLINC to manage logistics and a fund to support logistics projects.
They also approved a program to help small businesses, renamed a port, and gave land to companies for space and flight training projects.
Additionally, they made changes to support the hospitality and social sectors, including removing a tax on bars and providing a loan for welfare schemes.
They also announced plans to build 50,000 to 1 lakh new hotel rooms over the next decade to strengthen hospitality infrastructure.
The Cabinet also reduced electricity tariffs by 13 paise per unit and approved funds for student kits and potable water supply.
These decisions aim to make Andhra Pradesh a stronger industrial and logistics leader.
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved the creation of APLINC and a dedicated Logistics Fund to boost logistics infrastructure.
AP Cluster Development Programme (AP-CDP) with a Rs.200 crore outlay was cleared to set up 45 Common Facility Centres (CFCs) for MSMEs.
Cabinet approved the renaming of the captive port at DL Puram in Anakapalli district as M/s AMNS Ports Rajayyapeta Pvt Ltd.
Land allotments were approved for space and flight training projects, including 149 acres in Tirupati and 55 acres in Chittoor.
Hospitality sector relief included abolishing the additional retail excise tax (ARET) on bars and permitting microbreweries near municipal corporations.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Approved creation of APLINC, AP Logistics Fund, AP-CDP, and various infrastructure projects, including tourism and electricity tariff reduction
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To accelerate economic growth, boost employment, and strengthen social infrastructure
- Andhra Pradesh Logistics Infrastructure Corporation (APLINC)
- Integrated holding company for logistics infrastructure with Rs 250 crore capital
- AP Logistics Fund
- Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) for sectoral projects
- AP Cluster Development Programme (AP-CDP)
- Rs.200 crore outlay for 45 Common Facility Centres (CFCs) by 2030
- M/s AMNS Ports Rajayyapeta Pvt Ltd
- Renamed captive port at DL Puram in Anakapalli district
- Land Allotments
- 149 acres in Tirupati for space initiative, 55 acres in Chittoor for flight training
- Green Energy Projects
- Tata Power (10 GW) and Websol Renewable (4 GW) approved with incentives
- Hospitality Sector Relief
- Abolished additional retail excise tax (ARET) on bars
- Social Sector Loan
- Rs.1,500 crore for SC cooperative finance corporation
- Tourism Projects
- 50,000 to 1 lakh new hotel rooms in 10 years
- Electricity Tariff Reduction
- Reduced by 13 paise per unit
- Student Kits
- Rs 944.53 crore for 39.5 lakh students
- Jal Jeevan Mission
- Rs 5,000 crore for potable water supply
Sources
AP Cabinet Nod for Logistics Corporation, Rs.200-Cr MSME Boost
Electricity tariff cut by 13 paise per unit
AP will have 50k new hotel rooms in 10 years: Naidu
State launches Rs.200 cr cluster drive to double MSME exports by 2030
Protecting Telugu heritage is our collective responsibility: CM Naidu
Ongoing devpt works will solve all problems of Nalgonda: Komatireddy
Govt Allocates ₹3,000 Crore for Statewide Road Network
