Chandrababu Naidu

Describing the US-India spat as a 'temporary setback', Naidu said a deal between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should come very soon

Returning to power on the promise of restoring Andhra Pradesh's economic glory, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is pulling out all stops to recreate for the state the transformative growth he once delivered in Hyderabad. Since returning to power in May last year, Naidu has launched an aggressive, image-driven push to market what his team now calls "Brand Naidu' - a leadership-centric pitch aimed at restoring investor confidence and accelerating capital flows into the state to not just boost its economy but also create jobs. From Google to Ambani and Adani, a slate of global and Indian majors has already lined up a record USD 150 billion in investment commitments. In an interview with PTI, Naidu touted how, in just 18 months, he has managed to pull USD 20 billion of investments across a range of sectors and, in the past two days, signed MoUs for more than Rs 11 lakh crore (about USD 132 billion) of investment commitments at the Andhra Pradesh Investment Summit here. "Different ..

"The Bihar election results gave a message that right governance is right politics; the continuation of government with consistent policies is the reason for the victory," the Andhra CM said

Way back in 1997, when Microsoft founder Bill Gates was on a visit to New Delhi, his team received an unusual request for a meeting - from the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for congratulating him on completing 15 years in office. PM Modi spoke to Naidu on Saturday, appreciating his political journey and wishing him the best as he continues to work for the welfare of Andhra Pradesh. Thank you, Prime Minister Modiji, for your gracious call and kind words. I remain fully committed to building a Swarna (golden) Andhra with your support, and ensuring it becomes a leading force in your mission for a Viksit Bharat (developed India) under your visionary leadership, Naidu said in a post on 'X'. According to the PM, Naidu's futuristic vision and commitment to good governance have remained constant throughout his political career. I have worked closely with Chandrababu Garu on numerous occasions, starting from the time we both were Chief Ministers in the early 2000s, Modi said. He also wished Naidu the very best as he continues to work passionately for the welfare

Glib talk of caste explains only part of why some chief ministers stay in power for decades

The scheme aims to support drivers whose earnings have been affected by the state's 'Stree Shakti' initiative, which provides free bus travel for women in select APSRTC services

Andhra Pradesh accounts for 80 per cent of the country's shrimp exports and 34 per cent of marine exports, valued at around ₹21,246 crore annually, Naidu said

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said an ecosystem should be created to elevate India to the top position globally. Addressing the fourth district collectors conference at the secretariat, the Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for moving the Indian economy from the 11th position to the fourth. We have to create an ecosystem to make India number one. After Prime Minister Narendra Modi came, the 11th largest economy (India) has become the fourth largest, said Naidu. The CM also noted that India's relationship with the US has evolved from one of unequal power dynamics to a more equal footing, through a give-and-take approach. According to Naidu, there were no reforms before 1991, and India used to be mocked globally as a country registering Hindu growth rate. However, he highlighted India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and Andhra Pradesh SwarnaAndhra 2047 (golden Andhra) vision, which he said should become the Bible, Quran and Bhagvad gita

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday asserted that all works taken up in Amaravati would be completed in the next three years, including infrastructre projects worth Rs 50,000 crore. Speaking at a conclave, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that the capital's infrastructure would be ready by 2028 and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi would inaugurate and dedicate Amaravati to the country. Every work started in Amaravati will be completed in the next three years. That means all the infrastructure, about Rs 50,000 crore infrastructure, will be completed in Amaravati in the next three years. And the PM will come again to inaugurate it and dedicate it. This will happen, said Naidu. Once these objectives are achieved, he claimed that the private sector will pick up from there on a massive scale', paving the way for a knowledge economy with colleges, universities and others. Further, the CM exuded confidence that the Polavaram Project will be completed by 202

YSRCP chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu of creating an "artificial scarcity of urea, resulting in a scam worth Rs 200-250 crore." Addressing a press conference, Jagan claimed that police had threatened to register cases against YSRCP leaders who participated in protests organised by his party on Tuesday. It is evident that the fertiliser is being diverted to the black market, creating scarcity. With the encouragement and involvement of Chandrababu Naidu, its sale in the black market has turned into a scam worth Rs 200-250 crore. The ill-gotten money is being distributed from the top to the bottom of the leadership, Jagan alleged. He also claimed that inadequate support prices for farmers had driven them to suicide and listed various commodity prices, saying the previous YSRCP government had always intervened to support farmers when prices dropped. He further alleged that government assets "were being sold for peanuts"

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday approved a proposal to invite tenders from insurance companies to extend universal health policy, which will offer healthcare services up to Rs 25 lakh, said Information and Public Relations Minister K Parthasarathy. Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat, he said over five crore people are expected to benefit from the universal policy. "The cabinet has approved the proposal prepared to invite tenders from insurance companies to extend universal health policy under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY - Dr NTR Vaidya Seva scheme in hybrid mode," said Parthasarathy. As part of this initiative, the insurance company will extend Rs 2.5 lakh healthcare services while those extending up to Rs 25 lakh will be delivered by the Dr NTR Vaidya Seva Trust. Parthasarathy said the universal health scheme will approve a patient's treatment within six hours of getting admitted in a hospital and all related transactions

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has released 'Towards Swarna (golden) Andhra Pradesh@2047', a detailed blueprint for the state's economic development, in New Delhi. This report, prepared by the Taskforce for Economic Development in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), outlines a transformative vision to position Andhra Pradesh as India's leading state by 2047. "By 2047, Andhra Pradesh will be the best state in India, meeting international standards, and we are determined to make it happen," he said, addressing captains of industry in the national capital while releasing the blueprint on Thursday. By 2047, Naidu said the southern state aims to achieve a GSDP of USD 2.4 trillion, log exports worth USD 450 billion and achieve many other ambitious targets. Showcasing Andhra Pradesh, the CM said the state has strong and dynamic human resources, fertile land rich in agricultural commodities, especially horticulture, aquaculture, and commercial crops. On the

Both the Chief Ministers have previously expressed their willingness to resolve the issue through dialogue

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday strongly condemned the alleged assault on a photojournalist by YSRCP supporters during YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy's visit to the Bangarupalem mango market yard in Chittoor district. Reddy had visited the market on July 9 to interact with farmers and hear grievances over falling mango prices and issues related to crop procurement. Naidu said that Shivakumar, a photographer with a vernacular newspaper, was "assaulted" while covering the visit as part of his professional duties. He was reportedly seriously injured and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Chittoor. "I spoke to Shivakumar over the phone, enquired about his health and ongoing treatment, and assured full support to his family," Naidu said in a post on 'X'. "It is painful to hear how leaders allegedly instigated this brutal attack. Such violence against the media will not be tolerated," he added. The Chief Minister said strict action would be taken agai

Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday held a curtain-raiser to announce "India's first full-stack Quantum Valley" here under the National Quantum Mission, highlighting its vision and an upcoming workshop. According to a statement from the chief minister's office, the project will span 50 acres and integrate quantum computing, artificial intelligence, semiconductor research and defence innovation, fostering high-end employment and frontier technological capability. "This initiative will place Andhra Pradesh at the forefront of quantum and deep-tech advancement in Asia," said the statement, confirming the launch on January 2026. Quantum Valley aligns with Amaravati's goal of becoming the "world's first city powered entirely by renewable energy, using solar, wind and hydro energy sources efficiently". Mandatory rooftop solar panels will be installed on all key buildings, supported by strict green building norms to ensure reduced carbon emissions and optimised energy performance. The

IT company Cognizant will invest almost ₹1,583 crore to set up a campus in Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21 at RK Beach in Vizag. Naidu said that over two crore people will participate across one lakh-plus locations in Andhra Pradesh on Yoga Day, turning the event into a historic movement for health and unity. PM Modi will participate in the International Yoga Day on Saturday in a 26-km-long corridor from RK Beach in the port city of Visakhapatnam that stretches up to Bhogapuram, where over 3 lakh people can perform Yoga simultaneously. "I warmly welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to RK Beach in the port city, for Yogandhra2025," said Naidu in a post on 'X', urging citizens to take part and make the event truly memorable. The CM appealed to all people of the state to join the grand celebration by finding their nearest venue and participating in large numbers. Meanwhile, IT Minister Nara Lokesh inspected a Yoga drill involving ...

PM Modi lays foundation for Amaravati infrastructure revival with Rs 58,000 crore investment while CM Naidu announces India's first Quantum Valley to open in 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said that the port city of Visakhapatnam will emerge as a game changer in achieving the 'Swarna Andhra' (golden Andhra Pradesh) vision. By 2047, Naidu wants to transform the state to achieve a GSDP of USD 2.4 trillion with a per capita income of USD 42,000, among other targets under the SwarnaAndhra@2047 vision. The chief minister noted that there are ample opportunities to transform the city into a financial capital and a knowledge hub. "Visakhapatnam with the highest per capita income in Andhra Pradesh state will be a game changer in achieving Swarna Andhra," Naidu said addressing a meeting on the sidelines of inaugurating Andhra Medical College's centenary building. Naidu added that key changes will occur in the city in the next two to three years which would include Bhogapuram Airport and the completion of metro rail in a definite period, along with other new projects in future.