AP's Vision 2020 goals attainable: Schwab

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| Andhra Pradesh would be a developed state by 2020 and a model for other states in India and the developing countries, Schwab said. |
| He said Andhra Pradesh was a model state that was at the take-off stage. Several investors "� foreign and Indian "� were interested in investing in the state. "In the initial stages, there would be constraints, but once these were overcome, the growth would take place at a fast pace. AP had been able to overcome such constraints, he said. |
| The WEF president was highly impressed by the development of the state, especially the programme made with respect to women empowerment, self-help groups, population control, education, infrastructure and governance. |
| Naidu said the achievements of the state and Hyderabad were a product of good governance.He said his goal was to provide better living conditions to all the citizens. |
First Published: Feb 11 2004 | 12:00 AM IST