Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Lokesh Says India Could Become Developed Nation Within Decade
Nara Lokesh said India could become a developed nation within 10 years.
He called the coming years a “golden decade.”
He made the remarks at a summit in Vijayawada.
Lokesh also said Andhra Pradesh wants to become a developed state.
He said the state wants to help India reach its development goal.
Andhra Pradesh’s plan is based on Speed, Service and Stability.
Lokesh said the government wants projects to be built, not just announced.
He said those projects should create jobs and support development.
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh said India could achieve developed-nation status within a decade.
He called the next 10 years a “golden decade” for India.
Lokesh spoke at the Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026 in Vijayawada.
He said Andhra Pradesh aims to become a developed state and support Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat vision.
He described the state’s development strategy as “Speed, Service and Stability,” with a focus on turning projects and investments into jobs.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh
- What
- Lokesh said India could achieve developed-nation status within a decade and outlined Andhra Pradesh’s development priorities.
- When
- October 3, 2026
- Where
- Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026 in Vijayawada
- Why
- He said Andhra Pradesh aims to become a developed state, contribute to the Viksit Bharat vision, and turn investments and projects into jobs and development.
- Speaker
- Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister
- Event
- Pan-IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit 2026
- Location
- Vijayawada
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- India development timeframe proposed
- Within a decade
- Andhra Pradesh strategy
- Speed, Service and Stability
- State government mandate
- Five years
