Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Andhra CM-led SIPB approves Rs 2.08 lakh crore investment proposals
In a state of India called Andhra Pradesh, a group of leaders called the SIPB decides which big projects can be built.
The leader of the state, Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, chairs this group.
At their 20th meeting, they said yes to 25 big projects worth more than two lakh crore rupees — that is like a mountain of coins.
These projects include factories, clean-energy plants, food companies and giant computer buildings called data centres.
Together, they will give jobs to more than 21,000 people.
The biggest project is a data centre worth 85,200 crore rupees.
Mr. Naidu also wants new things to be made in the state, like batteries, green fuel and robots.
He said some people are telling untrue stories that the new factories are dirty, but he believes the projects are good for the state.
He also wants roads, trains and ports to be improved so farmers can sell their fruits to other countries.
Mr. Naidu hopes the state will grow richer and more people will find jobs.
Andhra Pradesh's State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved 25 investment proposals worth Rs 2.08 lakh crore (Rs 2,08,406 crore) at its 20th meeting on Wednesday.
The projects, spanning industries, energy, IT, electronics and food processing, are expected to generate 21,627 jobs across the state.
The largest proposal was ReNew AP Green Data Centre's Rs 85,200 crore project in Anakapalli district, followed by Data Center Holdings India's Rs 58,743 crore and AM Intelligence Labs' Rs 31,387 crore projects in Visakhapatnam, and Agastya Green Energy's Rs 7,800 crore project in Kurnool.
Naidu directed officials to promote emerging sectors such as green ammonia, lithium batteries and robotics, and alleged that 'fake campaigns' on social media were spreading 'misinformation' about industrial projects.
Targets include completing the remaining 37 MSME parks by September and inaugurating Moolapeta Port in December; across 20 SIPB meetings, 363 proposals worth Rs 13.78 lakh crore have been approved cumulatively.
- Who
- The State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) of Andhra Pradesh, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
- What
- Approved 25 investment proposals worth Rs 2.08 lakh crore (Rs 2,08,406 crore) across industries, energy, IT, electronics and food processing, expected to generate 21,627 jobs.
- When
- Wednesday, August 12, at the SIPB's 20th meeting.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India; the meeting was reported from Amaravati and Vijayawada, with projects spanning districts including Kurnool, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Tirupati, Srikakulam, Nellore and Kakinada.
- Why
- To accelerate industrial development, generate employment and attract investment in emerging sectors such as green ammonia, lithium batteries and robotics.
Critics and opposition groups
Andhra Pradesh government
Environmental impact of industrial projects
Critics and opposition groups
Some groups have portrayed the new industries as 'polluting units' and raised concerns about their environmental impact, including water use.
Andhra Pradesh government
Chief Minister Naidu called such portrayals 'misinformation' that could hinder development, noting data centres in North Andhra would need only 3.5 TMC of water and promising water supply from the Polavaram Left Canal.
Social media campaigns over development
Critics and opposition groups
Naidu alleged that some political elements are running 'fake campaigns' on social media against industrial projects.
Andhra Pradesh government
The government is promoting greater public awareness about projects and calling for continuous monitoring to counter what it describes as false narratives.
- Investment approved
- Rs 2.08 lakh crore (Rs 2,08,406 crore)
- Projects approved
- 25
- Expected jobs
- 21,627
- Largest proposal
- Rs 85,200 crore — ReNew AP Green Data Centre (Anakapalli district)
- Other major proposals
- Data Center Holdings India — Rs 58,743 crore and AM Intelligence Labs — Rs 31,387 crore (Visakhapatnam); Agastya Green Energy — Rs 7,800 crore (Kurnool); Akshat Green Tech — Rs 1,600 crore (Visakhapatnam)
- Cumulative approvals
- 363 proposals worth Rs 13.78 lakh crore across 20 SIPB meetings, with potential to create 10.86 lakh jobs
- Data centre water use
- 3.5 TMC of water; supply to Visakhapatnam industries via gravity flow from the Polavaram Left Canal
- Infrastructure targets
- Remaining 37 MSME parks to be completed by September; Moolapeta Port construction completion and inauguration in December
