AP IT minister Nara Lokesh seeks Centre’s support for AI, data city projects
1 month, 3 weeks ago

AP IT minister Nara Lokesh seeks Centre’s support for AI, data city projects

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Tuesday thanked Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw for making maximum allocations in the Railway Budget to Andhra Pradesh. Lokesh called on the Union Minister at Rail Bhavan in New Delhi and explained to him the steps being taken by the State government for the progress of IT and electronics industry. Mentioning that Visakhapatnam Steel Plant could be protected from privatisation with collective efforts, Lokesh urged TDP, BJP and JSP leaders to strive for the development of the State with the same spirit. During his visit to Delhi, Union Ministers Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma, K Ram Mohan Naidu and Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, along with TDP MPs and BJP leaders, met Lokesh.

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Nara Lokesh on Vishakapatnam Data City: Andhra Pradesh at cusp of new revolution
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Nara Lokesh on Vishakapatnam Data City: Andhra Pradesh at cusp of new revolution

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Human Resource Development, Nara Lokesh, outlined the state’s ambitious plans to build a cutting-edge Data City in Visakhapatnam. Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2025, He emphasised that Andhra Pradesh is poised to leapfrog into the next technological revolution by leveraging its high-quality workforce, enabling business-friendly ecosystems, and revamping education from KG to PG. Andhra Pradesh …

CM seeks full central funding for Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro Rail projects
2 weeks, 5 days ago

CM seeks full central funding for Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro Rail projects

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Union Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in Delhi on Thursday and sought early implementation of the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Metro Rail projects. Naidu also highlighted the disparity, noting that Hyderabad’s Metro Rail was approved before bifurcation, while the Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada's projects remained pending. Citing AP’s financial constraints post-bifurcation, Naidu pleaded for full …

Purandeswari Wants KK Line Within Visakhapatnam Division
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Purandeswari Wants KK Line Within Visakhapatnam Division

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: BJP Andhra Pradesh chief Daggubati Purandeswari has requested union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to ensure that the Kothavalasa-Kirandul railway line remains within the Visakhapatnam division. Addressing a press conference at the BJP's city office here on Sunday, she highlighted several initiatives that the central government has taken up in AP. She pointed out that Rs 12,800 crores have been …

Andhra IT minister Nara Lokesh urges Centre to set up a defence cluster in state
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra IT minister Nara Lokesh urges Centre to set up a defence cluster in state

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: On the second day of his visit to the national capital, HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh called on several Union Ministers, besides meeting a delegation of Google. Lokesh called on Union Minister for Defence Rajnath Singh at the latter’s residence, and explained in detail the development activities being undertaken by the TDP-led NDA government in the State. He …

Nara Lokesh urged to establish IT parks in North Andhra region
2 months ago

Nara Lokesh urged to establish IT parks in North Andhra region

The Hindu  

Pulsus Group chairperson and TDP State secretary Gedela Srinubabu on Thursday urged Minister of Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Nara Lokesh to ensure the establishment of IT parks between Visakhapatnam-Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam-Srikakulam, where government lands were available for the development of software companies. He said that the government’s ambitious plan to create two million jobs in next five years could …

Andhra Pradesh committed to making Visakhapatnam a data hub in the world, says IT Minister
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh committed to making Visakhapatnam a data hub in the world, says IT Minister

The Hindu  

The State is committed to making Visakhapatnam a data hub in the world, said Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh at the Digital Technology Summit organised by DeepTech Skills Foundation and A.P. The programme, which was co-hosted by Software Technology Parks of India, marked a significant milestone in positioning Andhra Pradesh as a leader in digital innovation, deep tech skills and …

Prime Minister to launch key projects worth Rs 65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Prime Minister to launch key projects worth Rs 65,000 crore in Andhra Pradesh

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Visakhapatnam on Wednesday to lay the foundation for a few important projects and inaugurate a few others. The Prime Minister will virtually launch Krishnapatnam Industrial Hub, a Rs 1,518 crore project coming up on a 2,500 acre land parcel in the first phase. Similarly, Modi will also virtually lay the foundation for …

Andhra Pradesh Eyes IT Boom with New Data Centre Policy
4 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Eyes IT Boom with New Data Centre Policy

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Education and IT Minister Nara Lokesh has revealed plans to introduce a Data Centre Policy for Andhra Pradesh. He said, “Some leaders in the previous government had demanded shares in IT companies and hence investors deserted the state in the last five years.”Replying to the questions from Vamsi Krishna, Ganta Srinivasa Rao, Vishnukumar Raju, Srinivas and Eswara Rao, the …

Centre okays AP’s proposal to interlink its rivers, involve Singapore
4 months, 1 week ago

Centre okays AP’s proposal to interlink its rivers, involve Singapore

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:The centre has agreed to AP Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's proposal on interlinking Godavari and Pennar rivers in Andhra Pradesh and reviving Singapore's partnership in construction of the capital city at Amaravati, besides completing Polavaram project at a fast pace. These developments follow the CM’s visit to the national capital on Friday evening and his meetings with union finance …

Nara Lokesh's US Visit: A Gateway to Abundant Investment Opportunities in Andhra Pradesh
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nara Lokesh's US Visit: A Gateway to Abundant Investment Opportunities in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

Nara Lokesh's US visit concludes on a positive note, with several industrialists expressing interest in investing in Andhra Pradesh. The IT Minister highlighted the state's favourable investment climate, including the government's policies of digital governance and Ease of Doing Business. He also met with industrialists in New York, emphasizing the progressive government's support for industries and the availability of infrastructure …

Lokesh seeks Microsoft’s help in Andhra’s digital governance
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lokesh seeks Microsoft’s help in Andhra’s digital governance

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh minister for IT and electronics Nara Lokesh on Tuesday requested Microsoft chief executive officer Satya Nadella to extend the IT giant’s cooperation to the state government in digital governance and smart city programmes. Andhra Pradesh minister for IT and electronics Nara Lokesh meets Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Washington, on Tuesday. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} …

Nara Lokesh Offers Andhra Pradesh as a Safe Haven for MNCs
5 months ago

Nara Lokesh Offers Andhra Pradesh as a Safe Haven for MNCs

Hindustan Times  

TDP leader Nara Lokesh invites Bengaluru MNCs to Andhra Pradesh after infrastructure challenges in tech capital. He claims that Andhra Pradesh is ready with the world-class infrastructure and supportive business ecosystem, and offers them a world-class infrastructure and an exceptional business ecosystem, ensuring both ease and speed of doing business.

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Envisions AI-Driven Amaravati Capital
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Envisions AI-Driven Amaravati Capital

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu wants Capital Amaravati to be an Artificial Intelligence -driven city. At a review meeting he held on Thursday with urban development minister Ponguru Narayana and capital region development authority officials at the Secretariat, Naidu said that the logo of Amaravati must be inspired by artificial intelligence. Maintaining that still 3,558 acres needed to be …

Formulate plans to make Amaravati into AI city, Andhra CM tells officials
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Formulate plans to make Amaravati into AI city, Andhra CM tells officials

Hindustan Times  

Amaravati, Aug 29 Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on August 29 directed officials to formulate plans to make Amaravati into an Artificial Intelligence city. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on August 29 directed officials to formulate plans to make Amaravati into an Artificial Intelligence city. Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation managing director Ramakrishna Reddy explained to …

Lokesh promises facilities, power, infra to potential entrepreneurs in AP
8 months, 1 week ago

Lokesh promises facilities, power, infra to potential entrepreneurs in AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The controversy over the Congress-led Karnataka government’s decision to bring in legislation reserving 100 per cent jobs for locals in private sector — since rescinded — may find its echo in the two Telugu states. He was reacting to the Nasscom taking serious objection to the proposed Karnataka State Employment of Local Industries Factories Establishment Act, 2024 which Chief …

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Railways to invest ₹1 lakh crore in Odisha in next five years
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: Railways to invest ₹1 lakh crore in Odisha in next five years

The Hindu  

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on June 30 said new railway projects worth ₹1 lakh crore will be implemented in Odisha in the next five years. “Though many mega railway projects have been sanctioned, those were delayed due to delay in land acquisition by the previous BJD government,” said Mr. Vaishnaw, adding, “Now double engine government is formed and the pace …

Lokesh to invite IT companies to AP
9 months, 1 week ago

Lokesh to invite IT companies to AP

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Senior minister Nara Lokesh said on Saturday that he would invite more IT companies to set up units in AP. In a press note released after the allocation of portfolios on Friday, Lokesh said that as minister for Panchayat Raj in the earlier government, he could transform the rural areas. Recalling the promise that he has made to the …

Lokesh promises to reduce tax if TD returns to power
2 years, 1 month ago

Lokesh promises to reduce tax if TD returns to power

Deccan Chronicle  

ANANTAPUR: TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh has promised to reduce the tax burden on the common man once his party returns to power. Lokesh said the people in general, women in particular, have lost their faith in chief minister Jagan Reddy. The TDP general secretary felt “very sad” that Santhipuram does not even have a proper drinking water facility “as …

AP: MP Narasimha Rao Seeks Support From Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw To Develop Visakhapatnam As IT Hub
2 years, 4 months ago

AP: MP Narasimha Rao Seeks Support From Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw To Develop Visakhapatnam As IT Hub

ABP News  

Rajya Sabha MP GVL Narasimha Rao met Union Minister for Electronics and Information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday and asked support for developing Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh as a major Information Technology Hub in the country. Rao also requested Union Minister to expand the operations of the Software Technology Parks of India, Visakhapatnam Center, with state-of-the-art infrastructure to provide incubation …

Andhra CM proposes to create ‘concept cities’ in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Anantapur
5 years, 4 months ago

Andhra CM proposes to create ‘concept cities’ in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Anantapur

Live Mint  

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday proposed to set up ‘concept cities’ in the Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Anantapur regions. Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a statement from his office, also said that land, water and power supply will be provided at nominal rates to set up industries. The chief minister also took a swipe at …

Nara Lokesh for IT hub in Andhra Pradesh
7 years, 6 months ago

Nara Lokesh for IT hub in Andhra Pradesh

ABP News  

Amravati, Sept 15 : Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday reiterated his desire to make the state an Information Technology hub in the state and generate employment. While speaking to the media in Andhra Pradesh Secretariat, Lokesh said, "The state is searching for advanced IT and other technologies which can offer ample scope for employment generation. " While speaking …

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