8 months ago
Andhra Pradesh CM Reviews Major Projects
The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, took a helicopter ride to check on the progress of big projects in North Andhra.
He looked at the work being done on the Bhogapuram Airport, IT Hub, and Tourism Hub.
The Chief Minister also talked to officials about improving roads and creating jobs.
He wants to make sure everything is on track and ready to go soon.
The projects include places for data centers, industrial parks, and even a new university for aviation.
All these projects are part of a bigger plan to create many job opportunities and help the economy grow.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu conducted an aerial survey to review the progress of major projects in North Andhra, including Bhogapuram Airport, IT Hub, and Tourism Hub.
Naidu instructed officials to improve road connectivity in the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) and directed the development of 49 projects, including road, rail, ports, and logistics.
The Chief Minister reviewed the IT Hub and GCC project works near Kapuluppada and the progress of the Tourism Hub near Bheemili.
Naidu inspected the progress of Bhogapuram International Airport and issued instructions regarding road connectivity and the development of the associated township.
During the survey, the Chief Minister reviewed the lands allocated for various data centers at Anandapuram and the availability of land for establishing industrial parks in Sabbavaram and Pendurthi mandals.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Conducted an aerial survey to review the progress of major projects in North Andhra
- Where
- Visakhapatnam and North Andhra
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- To assess the progress and ensure timely completion of projects aimed at job creation and economic development
Key facts
- Chief Minister
- N Chandrababu Naidu
- Projects Reviewed
- Bhogapuram Airport, IT and Tourism Hub, VER projects
- Job Opportunities Target
- 30 lakh
- Action Plan Timeline
- Next three months
- IT Hub Location
- Near Kapuluppada
- Tourism Hub Location
- Near Bheemili
- Aviation University
- Planned at Bhogapuram
- Data Centres Location
- Anandapuram, Visakhapatnam
- Industrial Parks Location
- Sabbavaram and Pendurthi mandals
Timeline
Accenture eyes Visakhapatnam, drawn by Sify's data center plans.
Then, Accenture proposes new campus, sparking Cognizant's interest.
Cognizant follows suit, influenced by Accenture's campus plan.
Andhra Pradesh's CM breaks ground on Cognizant's Rs. 3,700 crore IT campus.
Project to create 41,700 jobs, boosting Visakhapatnam's tech scene.
Quotes
N Chandrababu Naidu
Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
“This facility is a landmark step in advancing our vision of transforming Andhra Pradesh into a world-class destination where global enterprises can build, innovate, and grow.”
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“With strategic approach, the Visakhapatnam Economic Region (VER) will be developed as $135 billion economy by 2032.”
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Nara Lokesh
Minister for IT, Electronics and Communication, Andhra Pradesh
“Cognizant’s presence marks a pivotal milestone in Visakhapatnam’s emergence as a thriving hub for technology. This development centre will unlock new opportunities for our youth and further strengthen the city’s position as the economic and financial hub of the state.”
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“After meeting Cognizant CEO S Ravi Kumar, we ensured that Cognizant is set up in Andhra Pradesh within a year.”
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S Ravi Kumar
CEO of Cognizant
“Today marks a defining step in Cognizant’s growth journey in India. The ground-breaking of our new campus and the opening of an Interim Techfin Centre in Visakhapatnam reflect our confidence in the city’s talent and future potential.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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Cognizant to boost digital capacity and AP’s innovation ecosystem
Cognizant will boost AP’s digital capacity: CM Naidu
Andhra CM conducts aerial survey of key projects in North Andhra
AP CM Lays Foundation for Cognizant IT campus, 8 Companies involving Rs.3,700 Cr Investment
Lokesh Unveils Series of IT Investments in Vizag
Transform Vizag Economic Zone Into Global Hub: CM Naidu Tells Officials
Naidu to lead Vizag Economic Region Board in a major east-coast push
AP CM conducts aerial survey on progress of Bhogapuram airport, land allotment to data centres
CM undertakes an aerial survey on north Andhra projects' progress
