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CM Naidu lays foundation for $15 bn Google AI data centre in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday laid the foundation for a USD 15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam and said it will be a growth engine for India. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present on the occasion. "This is a great day. Historic day for all of us. Unforgettable in Andhra Pradesh history - April 28, 2026 - will be remembered forever in the history of India and in the history of Andhra Pradesh. Google AI data centre will be a growth engine for India," Naidu said while addressing the foundation ceremony. According to the CM, the Rs 1.35 lakh crore Google data centre investment will emerge as the pride of North Andhra region, and termed it as Asia's biggest such facility. Naidu said the foundation was not an ordinary one, a foundation for the southern state's digital future. When the world searches on Google, it has selected Andhra Pradesh, which is beauty of this place, he said. Naidu said this project

Amaravati to be developed as major economic hub, growth engine: Andhra CM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has directed officials to develop Amaravati as a major economic hub and growth engine for the state. Chairing the 60th meeting of the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), he emphasised that all constructions in the capital city must reflect Telugu culture and traditions. "Officials should develop Amaravati as a major economic hub and growth engine for Andhra Pradesh. The capital should become a hub for investments and economic activity, with plans for high-rise and iconic buildings," Naidu said in an official release late on Thursday. The chief minister instructed officials to accelerate infrastructure development in the capital region, including construction of an iconic bridge across the Krishna river connecting Amaravati with Vijayawada. He stressed that government buildings, including the Assembly, should provide a world-class visitor experience and feature innovative designs while ensuring optimal ...

Andhra Pradesh launches India's first quantum reference facility

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launches a quantum reference facility in Amaravati to build a sovereign hardware ecosystem and drive innovation in advanced computing technologies

Amaravati now sole capital of Andhra Pradesh; CM thanks Prez Murmu, PM Modi

CM N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the recognition of Amaravati as the state's sole capital, expressing gratitude towards President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13, says CM Naidu

Following a similar announcement by the Karnataka government, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age within the next 90 days. Addressing the Assembly, the Chief Minister said they are actively debating whether to extend this ban to children between 13 and 16 years of age. "Definitely, we will make sure that within 90 days those below 13 years of age are not able to use social media," said Naidu. The CM said his government will take a call on banning social media for teenagers between 13 and 16 years.

Andhra mulling ₹25,000 birth incentive for couples to boost falling TFR: CM

Andhra Pradesh is weighing a Rs 25,000 birth incentive for couples from their second child onwards as the state seeks to raise its fertility rate and tackle long-term demographic challenges

CM Naidu welcomes reports naming Andhra top investment destination

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday welcomed reports stating that the state has emerged as the top investment destination, accounting for over 25 per cent of all proposed investments in the first nine months of FY26. He described the development as a strong start to the calendar year 2026. Naidu said the development reflects the impact of the state's forward-looking policy reforms, particularly the 'speed of doing business' initiatives. "This is welcome news for the people of Andhra Pradesh and a strong start to the year. It reflects the impact of our forward-looking policy reforms, including the concept of an escrow-based mechanism for timely and transparent incentive distribution, as well as the introduction of clear, sector-specific policies," the CM said in a post on 'X'. Thanking investors for choosing Andhra Pradesh as their destination for growth, the TDP supremo said they have placed their confidence in the state's long-term vision. He noted that

Andhra Govt to prepare terms of reference for 7 water aerodromes in state

The Expert Appraisal Committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has given its nod to the Andhra Pradesh government to prepare Terms of Reference for constructing seven water aerodromes in the state, including one in Visakhapatnam, official sources said. Andhra Pradesh Airports Development Corporation Ltd, the implementing agency for the aerodromes, has approached the Ministry seeking its nod for preparing ToR for the projects. The approval is the first step towards applying for environmental clearance. According to the sources, the government submitted proposals to construct aerodromes, besides Visakhapatnam, one each at Jalaput Lake and Sileru - Lambasing of Alluri Sitharama Raju District, Srisailam in Nandyal district, Kakinada, Prakasam Barrage at Vijayawada and Gandikota in YSR Kadapa district. "The EAC recommended the preparation of ToRs for all seven aerodromes with certain conditions. We are planning to construct three more water aerodromes at ...

Andhra CM calls for change in govt business rules to improve governance

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday called for an overhaul of government business rules to improve governance and service delivery to the people. Addressing a meeting of ministers, secretaries and heads of departments at the secretariat, the Chief Minister emphasised that the government must be willing to make sweeping changes for the public good. When we have amended the constitution itself several times in the country, what's wrong in changing the business rules to do good to people? he asked. He directed officials to rescind unnecessary rules and implement comprehensive change management to ease governance. The CM directed called for extending efficient governance powered by technology and a data lake, and directed an audit of all departments to assess efficiency. According to Naidu, the government possesses complete information of the performance of every officer and department. He advised them to cognisant of this data and ensure that they work with

Andhra sets ₹10,000 cr revenue target for registration, stamps department

The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday said it has set a revenue target of over Rs 10,000 crore for its Registration and Stamps Department for the fiscal year 2025-26. The state has identified 430 real estate ventures and aims to facilitate nearly 15,570 user-friendly registrations through these projects, expected to generate Rs 250 crore in revenue. "In this financial year (2025-26), a target of earning Rs 10,169 crore revenue through the Registration and Stamps Department has been set. 430 real estate ventures have been identified to implement an action plan to facilitate user-friendly registration," a press release, summarising a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, said. Between June 15, 2024, and December 1, 2025, the Revenue Department received over 5.2 lakh grievances, of which more than 4.5 lakh have been resolved, while 73,000 are still under consideration, the release added. The release also highlighted that the auto-mutation process has ...

Andhra CM Naidu sees Google investment boosting $1 trn growth drive

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

CM Naidu bets on 'Brand Naidu' to reignite investor confidence in Andhra

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 ..

Bihar's victory an endorsement of PM Modi's development agenda: CM Naidu

"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

After turning Hyderabad into Cyberabad, Naidu eyes quantum hub in Amaravati

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

Naidu thanks PM Modi for congratulating him on 15 years as Andhra CM

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

Governance, not caste: The investment strategy that keeps CMs in power

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

Andhra CM Naidu launches ₹15,000 aid scheme for auto rickshaw, cab drivers

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

US tariffs cause ₹25,000 cr loss to Andhra's shrimp industry: CM Naidu

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 CM calls for ecosystem to transform India into no 1 nation globally

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

Amaravati infrastructure projects to be completed by 2028: CM Naidu

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