Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Andhra Pradesh seeks central support for MSME growth
The Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Kondapalli Srinivas, visited New Delhi to ask the central government for more help.
He wants more money and support for small businesses and new jobs in his state.
He asked for more funding for a program that helps people start their own businesses.
He also wants a place to test products and a place to teach people skills for starting businesses.
He suggested several projects and clusters that need approval and support.
All these things are meant to help people in Andhra Pradesh start businesses and find jobs.
Andhra Pradesh seeks greater central support for industrial growth and MSME sector strengthening.
Minister Kondapalli Srinivas requests increased PMEGP allocation and early approval for pending projects.
Proposals include establishing an MSME testing centre and NSIC skill development centre.
Requests support for various clusters under DAY-NRLM and promotion of women-led enterprises.
Aims to strengthen the 'One Family–One Entrepreneur' programme and provide sustainable livelihoods.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Minister for MSMEs, rural poverty eradication and NRI empowerment Kondapalli Srinivas
- What
- Sought greater support from the Centre for industrial growth, MSME sector strengthening, and employment creation
- When
- During a two-day visit to New Delhi
- Where
- Amaravati/New Delhi
- Why
- To accelerate industrial growth, strengthen the MSME sector, and create more employment opportunities
State Government
Central Government
Funding and Subsidies
State Government
Seeks increased allocation under PMEGP and early approval for pending projects.
Central Government
Has not yet responded to the requests.
Infrastructure Development
State Government
Requests establishment of MSME testing centre and NSIC skill development centre.
Central Government
Has not yet committed to these requests.
- Minister
- Kondapalli Srinivas
- Location
- Amaravati/New Delhi
- Programmes Mentioned
- PMEGP, MSE-CDP, PM Vishwakarma, DAY-NRLM
- Key Requests
- Increased PMEGP allocation, MSME testing centre, NSIC skill centre, approval for pending projects
- Clusters Proposed
- Jakkampudi Lakhpati Didi Park, Ponduru Khadi, Guntur pickles and chilli by-products, Chirala and Yemmiganur handloom clusters, millet cluster