Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Andhra Pradesh Attracts Major Investments
Andhra Pradesh has received a lot of money for new projects, which will create many jobs.
Big companies like Google and ArcelorMittal are investing in the state.
The government is working on making the state better by improving roads, reducing electricity costs, and hiring more teachers and police.
They also want to work with companies on green energy and food technology.
The government asked people living abroad to help bring more companies to Andhra Pradesh.
They also talked about how the state is doing well and attracting a lot of investments.
Additionally, the state aims to attract Rs 10 lakh crore in green energy investments by 2029, with a focus on setting up data centers and renewable energy projects.
Andhra Pradesh attracted Rs. 23.50 lakh crore in investments over 18 months, creating jobs for 16 lakh people.
Education Minister Nara Lokesh and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu credited the investment windfall to the state's policies and infrastructure.
Lokesh invited global Telugus to invest in AP and promote the state as brand ambassadors.
Major companies like Google and ArcelorMittal are investing in AP, with projects worth $15 billion and Rs. 1.50 lakh crore respectively.
The government is focusing on green mobility, clean energy, and agri-food technology, proposing collaborations with European firms.
- Who
- Nara Lokesh, Education Minister of Andhra Pradesh and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Invitation to global Telugus to invest in Andhra Pradesh and strategic meetings with European firms
- When
- During a meeting with the European Telugu diaspora in Zurich and meetings in Davos
- Where
- Zurich and Davos
- Why
- To attract investments and promote development in Andhra Pradesh
Government
Opposition
Investment Attraction
Government
The government claims that its policies and infrastructure have successfully attracted significant investments, leading to job creation and economic growth.
Opposition
Opposition may argue that the government's claims are exaggerated and that the actual impact on job creation and economic growth is less than stated.
- Total Investments
- Rs. 23.50 lakh crore
- Job Potential
- 16 lakh people
- Percentage of Total Investments
- 25.3%
- Google's Project
- $15 billion
- ArcelorMittal's Steel Plant
- Rs. 1.50 lakh crore
- Teacher Recruitment
- DSC
- Police Constable Recruitment
- 6,000
- Food Processing Skill Center
- Proposed
- Foods and Grain Technology Center
- Proposed
- Green Hydrogen and Zero-Emission Vehicles
- Proposed
- Green Energy Investment Target
- Rs 10 lakh crore by 2029
- Current Green Energy Investments
- Rs 5.22 lakh crore
- Jobs in Renewable Energy
- 2.7 lakh
- Data Centre Capacity
- 6 GW
- Renewable Energy Projects
- 24 GW
Sources
Lokesh Invites Telugus to Invest in AP
Lokesh pushes green mobility, agri-tech ties with European firms
AP draws 25% of India’s new investments: Naidu
Davos 2026: CM Naidu seeks Swiss investments, says AP has workforce to match industry needs
CM Naidu promotes Andhra as prime investment destination at WEF Davos
UAE To Partner With Telangana To Build 'Bharat Future City' As Global Hub
India Wins When States Compete: Lokesh
