Andhra Pradesh Declares Tuesdays as ‘Industry Day’ to Boost Investments

Amaravati, Sep 16 (KNN) The Andhra Pradesh government has announced that every Tuesday will be observed as ‘Industry Day’, creating a dedicated platform for investors and entrepreneurs to raise their concerns directly with district administrations.

The move aims to fast-track industrial projects and ensure the quick resolution of on-ground issues faced by businesses.

Industries Department Secretary N Yuvraj said the initiative is modelled on the state’s existing Monday grievance redressal programme and will help speed up clearances.

He directed District Collectors to personally meet entrepreneurs investing in their districts, simplify land acquisition procedures, set strict timelines for project execution, and appoint nodal officers for each economic hub to avoid delays.

Dr Yuvraj emphasised that the industrial sector contributes 44% to the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and requires special attention, particularly in the allocation of land, which he described as the most critical factor for industrial development.

Highlighting the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), he called them the backbone of local growth and urged officials to extend maximum support to their projects.

Since the coalition government took charge in June 2024, Andhra Pradesh has approved 122 projects worth Rs 10.06 lakh crore and allocated over one lakh acres of land for existing and upcoming industrial clusters.

As part of this industrial push, the state is developing five major defence clusters — a naval cluster between Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam, a missile and ammunition cluster at Jaggaiahpeta in NTR district, an unmanned systems cluster at Orvakal in Kurnool district, aerospace and electronics clusters between Madakasira and Lepakshi in Anantapur district, and an aircraft component manufacturing cluster at Donakonda in Prakasam district.

Dr Yuvraj added that within a year of the coalition government taking office, the Centre has already cleared more than 50 industrial projects linked to the state’s growth. He urged District Collectors to provide every possible support for their timely implementation.

(KNN Bureau)