Archive · 23 Jul 2026
NTR District Targets Rs 1.64 Lakh Crore GDDP by 2028-29
NTR district in Vijayawada is aiming to grow its economy to Rs 1.64 lakh crore by 2028-29.
The district collector, Dr. G Lakshmisha, held a workshop to teach officials how to make this happen.
He wants all departments to work together and set goals for different sectors like agriculture, industry, and services.
The district wants to grow by more than 15% each year.
Right now, the services sector contributes the most to the economy, followed by industry and agriculture.
The collector also wants to improve farming by adding value to crops and linking them to processing industries.
This will help farmers earn more and boost the economy.
Officials were told to make plans for villages, mandals, and divisions based on local resources and needs.
The goal is to make NTR district a model for economic growth in the state.
NTR district aims to increase GDDP from Rs 93,112 crore to Rs 1.64 lakh crore by 2028-29.
Collector Dr. G Lakshmisha directed officials to work together and set sector-wise targets.
Annual growth rate target is more than 15%.
Services sector contributed Rs 57,027 crore (66.2%), industrial sector Rs 18,394 crore (21.4%), and agriculture sector Rs 10,700 crore (12.4%) in 2024-25.
Focus on value addition in agriculture, linking produce with processing industries, and leveraging Vijayawada's commercial potential.
- Who
- NTR district officials and representatives from various departments
- What
- Capacity-building workshop on GDDP and GMDP
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Collectorate, Vijayawada
- Why
- To achieve Rs 1.64 lakh crore GDDP by 2028-29
Optimistic Growth Strategy
Challenges in Implementation
Growth Targets
Optimistic Growth Strategy
Achievable with coordinated efforts and sector-wise planning.
Challenges in Implementation
Requires significant investment and overcoming infrastructural bottlenecks.
Sector Focus
Optimistic Growth Strategy
Balanced growth across agriculture, industry, and services.
Challenges in Implementation
Heavy reliance on services sector may pose risks.
Resource Utilization
Optimistic Growth Strategy
Effective use of natural and human resources.
Challenges in Implementation
Sustainable utilization needs careful planning and monitoring.
- Current GDDP (2024-25)
- Rs 93,112 crore
- Target GDDP (2028-29)
- Rs 1.64 lakh crore
- Annual Growth Rate Target
- More than 15%
- Services Sector Contribution (2024-25)
- Rs 57,027 crore (66.2%)
- Industrial Sector Contribution (2024-25)
- Rs 18,394 crore (21.4%)
- Agriculture Sector Contribution (2024-25)
- Rs 10,700 crore (12.4%)
- Key Crops
- Paddy, chilli, cotton, sugarcane
- Workshop Location
- Collectorate, Vijayawada