From Our Correspondent
Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved a sweeping set of decisions on Thursday aimed at accelerating the state’s technological, industrial and infrastructure transformation. At its 37th meeting, the Cabinet cleared investments worth over ₹26,605 crore, expected to generate more than one lakh direct and indirect jobs.
Quantum Leap: Amaravati to Host India’s First Quantum Computing Hub
In a major push to position the capital region as a deep-tech powerhouse, the Cabinet approved 11 key ITE&C projects, attracting ₹1,421.2 crore in investment and over 3,000 direct jobs.
Seven of these projects relate to the creation of the Amaravati Quantum Valley, enabling the state to establish the country’s first dedicated Quantum Computing Hub. Partner companies include:
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QpiAI India
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Qubitech Smart Solutions
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Cybranex Technologies
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QuBeats
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Centella Scientific
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Fortytwo42 Innovations
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QClairvoyance Quantum Labs
Electronics Manufacturing: CIPSA TEC India will set up a high-speed PCB manufacturing facility in Naidupeta, Nellore district, with an investment of ₹1,140 crore.
Visakhapatnam IT Expansion: Three new IT campus proposals—TechTammina, ACN Global and Nonrel Technologies—received approval, promising 1,667 immediate jobs.
Industrial Push: Over ₹15,000 Crore Approved
The Cabinet cleared 14 major industrial proposals:
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IFFCO Kisan SEZ, Komaragiri: ₹870 crore initial investment to develop a multi-product SEZ on 2,776 acres, opening doors to over ₹9,400 crore of future investment.
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ReNew Photovoltaics, Kadapa: A massive ₹3,990 crore, 6GW solar PV manufacturing unit.
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ALEAP Women’s MSME Park: ₹22.48 crore investment, generating 2,000 jobs exclusively for women entrepreneurs.
Capital Development & Water Infrastructure
The Amaravati capital region saw major approvals:
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‘Lok Bhavan’ Complex: Including Governor’s Residence, Darbar Hall and Secretariat-linked facilities; APCRDA authorised to process L1 bids.
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E3 Road Expansion: Approval for a ₹532.57 crore upgrade including a 6-lane elevated corridor (a segment of the Seed Access Road)
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State Water Action Plan: ₹9,514.63 crore approved for 506 water projects.
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Kuppam Check Dams: ₹15.96 crore sanctioned for repairs to stabilise 1,936 acres of ayacut.
Employee Welfare & Governance Reform
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DA Hike: 3.64% DA/DR for employees and pensioners, effective from Jan 1 and July 1, 2023.
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Tribal Schools Upgrade: 417 teachers in residential schools promoted as School Assistants.
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New Legislation: Approval to introduce the Andhra Pradesh Prisons and Correctional Services Act, 2025 in the Assembly.
Sports, Tourism & Renewable Energy
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Reward for World Cup Star: Andhra cricketer N. Sri Charani will receive ₹2.5 crore, land in Kadapa and a Group-1 job after graduation for her role in India’s 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup win.
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Tourism Boost: Four major 5-star hotel projects in Visakhapatnam, Bapatla and Tirupati worth ₹784.39 crore, creating over 4,300 jobs.
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Solar Subsidy for BCs: Up to 2KW rooftop solar systems to receive an additional ₹20,000 state subsidy benefiting 27.2 lakh BC households.
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Kuppam Biogas Plant: Approval for a 10 TPD compressed biogas unit by Shreshtta Renewables.
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Nellore Logistics Hub: Green signal for a multimodal rail cargo terminal and autonomous maritime shipyard.