Andhra Pradesh Offers Investor Confidence, Security and Opportunities: Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh is a land of immense opportunities, and the state government will provide complete security and support to industrialists willing to invest in the region, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said. Inviting investors to explore the state's potential with ambitious ideas and a clear vision, he urged them to become partners in fulfilling both their business aspirations and Andhra Pradesh's development goals. He was addressing the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam.

Pawan Kalyan said Andhra Pradesh was committed to creating an investor-friendly environment where businesses could operate with confidence. The government would focus on speedy clearances, maintaining law and order and ensuring investment security, he said. He also emphasised that industrial growth must deliver tangible benefits to local communities, particularly through employment generation.

Highlighting the state's investment journey, he recalled the partnership between the government and industry since the CII summits began in 1995. At the 2024 summit, agreements were signed with 714 companies for investments worth Rs 22.6 lakh crore, with the potential to generate 19.3 lakh jobs. Similarly, the CII regional summit in Kakinada secured 15 MoUs involving Rs 4,256 crore and 14,000 employment opportunities.

The ongoing Visakhapatnam summit aims to attract 150 MoUs and investments worth Rs 10 lakh crore. Pawan Kalyan said political stability, a clear development vision and confidence in the state's future were helping Andhra Pradesh attract investors. He assured industrialists that the government would honour its commitments and protect their interests.

The Deputy Chief Minister also called for greater participation from industries in rural and tribal regions, urging investors to look beyond large-scale projects and support MSMEs. He said investments in underserved areas could create livelihoods and improve living standards. He encouraged businesses to utilise the skills of local youth, invest in innovation and adopt environmentally responsible industrial practices.

The two-day summit has attracted 3,800 delegates from 58 countries. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan attended the event. Industries Minister Nara Lokesh separately briefed Pawan Kalyan on proposed investments and employment opportunities. The Deputy Chief Minister later visited the exhibition and joined the Union Minister and Chief Minister in enjoying Araku coffee.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, state ministers TG Bharath and BC Janardhan Reddy, CII representatives and senior government officials also attended.