Archive · 14 Jun 2025
AP Government Partners with WEF for Energy & Cyber Centre
The government of Andhra Pradesh is teaming up with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to build a special center in Amaravati.
This center will be India's first of its kind and will focus on making the state a leader in green energy, AI, and keeping computer systems safe from hackers.
The project, led by the Chief Minister and IT Minister, aims to bring in more money and make the state well-known internationally.
They plan to work on things like clean energy, smart power grids, and using AI in farming and government, with a budget of Rs 36 crore.
Andhra Pradesh government partners with World Economic Forum (WEF) to establish energy and cyber resilience center.
The center, located in Amaravati, will focus on energy transition, green industries, AI, and cybersecurity.
It will be India's first thematic C4IR center under the WEF's network.
The state government has allocated Rs 36 crore to support the center's operations for three years.
The initiative aims to enhance Andhra Pradesh's global standing and attract investments.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government and the World Economic Forum (WEF).
- What
- Andhra Pradesh and WEF are launching a center for energy and cyber resilience.
- When
- The government order was issued on Thursday.
- Where
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To establish Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for innovation and sustainable development.
- Partners
- Andhra Pradesh Government, World Economic Forum
- Location
- Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
- Focus Areas
- Energy transition, Green industries, AI, Cybersecurity
- Budget
- Rs 36 crore (for 3 years)
- Governance
- High-level committee chaired by IT Minister