Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Promotes Development at WEF 2026
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, and Minister Nara Lokesh talked about how their state is working to help everyone be part of its development.
They discussed a special policy called One Family–One Entrepreneur (OFOE), which aims to help people start their own businesses.
Naidu met with many business leaders and discussed how the policy can help even people in rural areas.
He also mentioned that the government is providing support and training to help people start their own businesses.
The goal is to make sure that development benefits all sections of society, not just a few.
The Chief Minister also requested IBM to train many people in new technologies like artificial intelligence.
Lokesh emphasized that Andhra Pradesh is focusing on making it faster and easier to do business in the state.
The state is also working on big projects like a steel plant and promoting natural farming to help the environment.
They invited global investors to be part of these initiatives.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh represented Andhra Pradesh at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Naidu advocated for inclusive development and discussed the One Family–One Entrepreneur (OFOE) policy to make people partners in the state’s development.
Lokesh highlighted Andhra Pradesh's focus on the speed of doing business to attract global investors.
The Andhra Pradesh government aims to create one lakh women entrepreneurs and is prioritizing value addition and branding for AP products.
The state is working to implement national reforms quickly and effectively to strengthen India’s competitiveness on the world stage.
Naidu announced that the foundation for the ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel plant in Anakapalli will be laid after February 15, with an initial investment of ₹60,000 crore.
The Chief Minister showcased Andhra Pradesh's natural farming model as a potent force against the climate crisis, mobilizing 18 lakh farmers across 20 lakh acres.
Naidu held discussions with Tamara Leisure Experiences CEO, Srishti Shibulal, on investment opportunities in the state’s hospitality and tourism sectors.
The Chief Minister invited Calibo AI to establish a Centre of Excellence at the IT SEZ in Visakhapatnam to strengthen the state’s AI and technology ecosystem.
- Who
- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Minister Nara Lokesh
- What
- Advocated for inclusive development, discussed the OFOE policy, and highlighted the speed of doing business at the WEF
- When
- 2026 (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To promote inclusive development, entrepreneurship, and attract global investors to Andhra Pradesh
- Location
- Davos, Switzerland
- Event
- World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026
- Key Speakers
- Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Minister Nara Lokesh
- Policy
- One Family–One Entrepreneur (OFOE)
- Objective
- Inclusive development and entrepreneurship
- Key Initiative
- Ratan Tata Innovation Hub
- Training Request
- IBM to train 10 lakh people in AI and quantum technologies
- Women Entrepreneurs Goal
- One lakh women entrepreneurs
- State's Focus
- Speed of doing business
- Reform Agenda
- Piloting and leading national reforms
- Steel Plant Investment
- ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel plant in Anakapalli with an initial investment of ₹60,000 crore
- Global Leadership Centre
- Plans to establish a Global Leadership Centre in Andhra Pradesh
- Natural Farming
- 18 lakh farmers implementing natural farming across 20 lakh acres
- Hospitality Investments
- Discussions with Tamara Leisure Experiences for eco-tourism parks and homestay projects
- AI Training
- Calibo AI Academy partnering with Vattikuti Foundation for AI skill training
Sources
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ArcelorMittal to Start Steel Plant Work in February: Naidu
Davos Meet: CM Projects AP As Global Green Revolution Hub
Davos: CM Articulates AP’s Development Strategy and Reform Agenda
CM Woos Hospitality Investments At Davos WEF Meet
Davos 2026: I have changed the gear of speed of doing business, says Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu
CM lays out speed & branding as AP’s investment magnets
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