The cabinet sanctioned the creation of 19 new posts under the Pithapuram Area Development Authority. It also approved expanding the ESI Hospital in Tirupati to a 100-bed facility and the construction of a new 100-bed ESI Hospital in Pattipadu Mandal, Guntur district

Metro India News | AMARAVATI

The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet, approved projects and initiatives worth Rs.2,733 crore. These approvals were granted for various infrastructure developments, legislative amendments, and industrial investments aimed at boosting the state’s economy and improving public services.

The cabinet ratified decisions taken during the 44th meeting of the Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA). This includes two key engineering works valued at Rs.2,723 crore. Legislative amendments to the Municipal Act were also approved, transferring the authority for granting building construction and layout permits to municipalities.

This move aims to streamline administrative processes and decentralize decision-making.

The cabinet endorsed investments worth Rs.1,82,162 crore proposed by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB), which are projected to create employment opportunities for 2,63,411 people. A notable approval includes 106 acres in Rambilli, Anakapalli district, for industrial investments.

Balaji Action Buildwell Private Limited received approval for investments worth Rs.1,174 crore. Furthermore, five new companies in the clean energy sector were greenlit for investments totaling Rs.83,000 crore.

The cabinet highlighted significant progress in renewable energy initiatives. A green ammonia plant in Kakinada and wind and solar power plants in Nandyal, YSR districts, and Kurnool are among the projects approved. Tata Power was granted approval to establish a 400 MW solar power plant, representing an investment of Rs.2,000 crore and expected to generate employment for 1,380 individuals.

Reliance Industries also expressed interest in setting up compressed biogas units, committing investments of ₹65,000 crore. This initiative is anticipated to create 2.5 lakh jobs across the state.

The Home Department was allocated 40 acres in Chittoor district for the establishment of a battalion. In Guntur district, land was earmarked for the 100-bed ESI Hospital and staff quarters, with six acres allocated for the project. Additionally, two acres were leased in YSR district for the Telugu Desam Party office.

Following the cabinet meeting, Minister Kolusu Parthasarathi briefed the media, emphasizing the government’s commitment to reviving stalled projects and fostering economic growth. He revealed that the state has terminated previous tenders, following recommendations from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, and is in the process of issuing fresh tenders to ensure transparency and efficiency. 

The minister criticized the previous government for failing to attract international investments, resulting in halted projects and a lack of global financial interest in Andhra Pradesh. Highlighting the current government’s achievements, he stated that major corporations, including Tata and Reliance, are now investing heavily in the state.

He stated that the cabinet has discussed the implementation of welfare schemes like Talliki Vandanam, and announced that the scheme shall be implemented before the start of next academic year. Also, he said that the government has doubled the allowance to fishermen from earlier Rs.10,000 to Rs.20,000, which shall be provided during the fishing ban period.

The cabinet’s decisions mark a significant step toward strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s infrastructure, renewable energy capacity, and industrial base while creating substantial employment opportunities.