Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Lokesh Says Andhra Pradesh Government Prioritizes Jobs and Investment
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh said the government’s main goal is to create jobs for young people.
The government wants to create 20 lakh jobs.
He said the state is trying to attract investments in many industries.
These industries include energy, horticulture, and quantum computing.
The government also plans to build a large quantum computer in Amaravati.
Officials are working with companies to train young people for new kinds of work.
Lokesh said a recent teacher recruitment examination was conducted transparently.
He also said the government would follow any court decisions about questioned sports certificates.
During his visit to Kochi, he discussed textile and manufacturing opportunities with Kitex Garments.
Andhra Pradesh has set a target of creating 20 lakh jobs for young people.
Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh said employment creation is the coalition government’s sole agenda.
Lokesh said nearly 25% of investments entering India during the past year came to Andhra Pradesh.
The government plans a 156-qubit quantum computer in Amaravati and related technology ecosystem.
Lokesh defended the transparency of the teacher recruitment examination and said the government would follow court directions.
- Who
- Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh’s Education and IT Minister, speaking on behalf of the coalition government.
- What
- The government outlined its job-creation, investment, education-reform, and emerging-technology priorities.
- When
- At the India Today Conclave South 2026 and during Lokesh’s Kerala visit.
- Where
- The conclave was held in Kochi; the planned quantum computer would be established in Amaravati.
- Why
- To create employment opportunities, attract investment, train youth, and prepare the education system for future needs.
Government’s Position
Questions and Allegations
Teacher recruitment examination
Government’s Position
Lokesh said the computer-based examination was conducted transparently and that no allegation had been proved so far.
Questions and Allegations
The recent examination has faced allegations, including questions about sports certificates used in the process.
Sports certificates
Government’s Position
Lokesh said the questioned certificates were issued during the previous YSRCP government and said the government would follow court directions.
Questions and Allegations
Questions have been raised about the validity or use of those certificates, with the matter subject to possible court directions.
- Job target
- 20 lakh jobs
- Investment claim
- Lokesh said nearly 25% of investments entering India during the past year came to Andhra Pradesh.
- Quantum computing plan
- A 156-qubit quantum computer is planned for Amaravati.
- Teacher recruitment
- Lokesh said the examination was conducted transparently through a computer-based system.
- Teacher training
- The government said 16,000 teachers had been recruited and trained.
- Investment strategy
- The government’s stated “3S” approach is speed, service, and stability.
- Industry discussions
- Lokesh discussed textiles, apparel manufacturing, and industrial development with Kitex Garments.