AP Embraces AI: CM Sets Path for Tech Hub
2 months ago

AP Embraces AI: CM Sets Path for Tech Hub

Deccan Chronicle  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has outlined plans to transform the state into a hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI). The government will focus on introducing changes in various policies related to IT, drone manufacturing and semiconductor industries. Ananthapur will be presented as a destination for drone production companies, while Sri City will be developed into a semiconductor hub. Visakhapatnam will be designated as the IT capital of the state.

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Andhra Pradesh committed to making Visakhapatnam a data hub in the world, says IT Minister
2 days, 20 hours 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 …

Google partners with Andhra Pradesh for AI initiative in Visakhapatnam
1 month ago

Google partners with Andhra Pradesh for AI initiative in Visakhapatnam

India Today  

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced on Wednesday that global tech giant Google and Andhra Pradesh are embarking on a major artificial intelligence initiative in Visakhapatnam. The Chief Minister shared that Google executives conducted a firsthand survey of Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh's largest city, and were thoroughly impressed with its potential as a strategic location. “If big firms like Google come …

CM Chandrababu Naidu envisions Andhra Pradesh as global knowledge hub
1 month ago

CM Chandrababu Naidu envisions Andhra Pradesh as global knowledge hub

New Indian Express  

VISAKHAPATNAM: Stressing that technologies are a part of life, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said the State government is moving ahead with a goal to position Andhra Pradesh as a ‘knowledge hub’ by leveraging emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence. Naidu pointed out, “Globally, discussions are centred on technology, which has become an essential part of life.” He …

Andhra Pradesh govt signs MoU with Google to advance AI
1 month ago

Andhra Pradesh govt signs MoU with Google to advance AI

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: The State government has signed a key agreement with Google to foster advancements in Artificial Intelligence. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Google Maps India General Manager Lalita Ramani and AP Real-Time Governance Secretary Suresh Kumar in the presence of Human Resource Development and RTG Minister Nara Lokesh at the Secretariat on Thursday. He stressed that this initiative …

Chandrababu Naidu outlines vision for Andhra Pradesh as global knowledge hub
1 month ago

Chandrababu Naidu outlines vision for Andhra Pradesh as global knowledge hub

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu reaffirmed his commitment to transforming the state into a global knowledge hub, leveraging emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence and DeepTech. “Our goal is to make Andhra Pradesh a global knowledge hub,” Chandrababu declared, emphasising the state's potential to lead in sectors like agriculture, healthcare, logistics, and energy by adopting advanced technologies such as …

Andhra cabinet approves key infra, IT policies
1 month, 1 week ago

Andhra cabinet approves key infra, IT policies

Hindustan Times  

The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet chaired by chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday approved several key policies and proposals aimed at improving the state’s economy, including taking up several infrastructure projects. N Chandrababu Naidu After the cabinet meeting, state information and public relations minister K Parthasarathy told reporters that the cabinet approved the Information Technology and Global Capability Centre …

Construct iconic deep tech building in Amaravati, Andhra CM tells officials
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Construct iconic deep tech building in Amaravati, Andhra CM tells officials

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday directed officials to construct an iconic building for deep technology here, emphasising that the future belongs to Artificial Intelligence, deep tech and other emerging technologies. The new structure should embody and avail the opportunities emanating from emerging deep tech, he said while reviewing the new IT policy at the Chief …

Andhra Pradesh Eyes IT Boom with New Data Centre Policy
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

As promised, Andhra Pradesh clears policy to build state as drone makers' hub
2 months ago

As promised, Andhra Pradesh clears policy to build state as drone makers' hub

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu, approved a series of key policies on Wednesday, aiming to make the state a leader in drone technology and data infrastructure. The Cabinet also approved the Andhra Pradesh Data Centre Policy, targeting an additional 200 megawatts in data capacity. This policy seeks to attract advanced data centers equipped with …

Nara Lokesh's US Visit: A Gateway to Abundant Investment Opportunities in Andhra Pradesh
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Tech Titansflock to Andhra Pradesh: AI, EVs, and Tech Hubs on the Horizon
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2 months, 1 week ago

Tech Titansflock to Andhra Pradesh: AI, EVs, and Tech Hubs on the Horizon

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh is seeking investment from tech giants to build its industry. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's government is meeting with industry giants to promote the state's technology and manufacturing sectors. The government is focusing on attracting AI, EVs, and cutting-edge technology to the state.

Lokesh seeks Microsoft’s help in Andhra’s digital governance
2 months, 1 week 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}} …

AP's AI Boom: Opportunities for Global Investors
2 months, 2 weeks ago

AP's AI Boom: Opportunities for Global Investors

Deccan Chronicle  

AP Minister Nara Lokesh encourages US investors to explore investment opportunities in the state's AI industry. He highlights the state's favourable policies and infrastructure, including investor-friendly policies and a focus on AI education and research. Lokesh urges entrepreneurs to seize the AI opportunities and contribute to the state's economic growth.

Reliance to Build AI Infrastructure in India, Partnering with NVIDIA
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Reliance to Build AI Infrastructure in India, Partnering with NVIDIA

Firstpost  

Reliance and NVIDIA announce a collaboration to establish a state-of-the-art AI infrastructure in India. The partnership aims to deliver the best technology from the start, with Reliance setting up gigawatt-scale AI data centres powered by green energy in Jamnagar. The collaboration will focus on building a robust digital foundation for AI and innovation in India.

Andhra Pradesh to Become Drone Hub: CM
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh to Become Drone Hub: CM

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu vows to transform the state into a drone hub in the coming years. The state will host a two-day summit to attract industry players and showcase its drone capabilities. The government plans to allocate 300 acres of land for a drone hub and will work to attract 27 companies to benefit from the Production …

Andhra Pradesh Aims to Attract 2 Million IT Jobs with Focus on Electronics Hub
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh Aims to Attract 2 Million IT Jobs with Focus on Electronics Hub

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh has stated that the IT and electronics industry will play a vital role in the state over the next five years, with the potential to create two million jobs. He highlighted the state's commitment to an industry-friendly approach, emphasizing the establishment of a task force with prominent industrialists to address challenges faced by industries and …

Lokesh invites investors to make AP 1-trillion economy with 20 lakh new jobs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lokesh invites investors to make AP 1-trillion economy with 20 lakh new jobs

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Education, IT and electronics minister Nara Lokesh on Saturday invited investors into AP, so that the fastest-growing Andhra Pradesh could become a one-trillion economy within the next five years. “This will enable us to fulfil our goal of creating 20 lakh jobs in the state, as promised by the Telugu Desam-led NDA alliance government in its election manifesto,” Lokesh …

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Envisions AI-Driven Amaravati Capital
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Upskilling key to blunting impact of AI on jobs: Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Upskilling key to blunting impact of AI on jobs: Telangana IT Minister Sridhar Babu

The Hindu  

A two-day Global AI Summit, to be organised by Telangana government in Hyderabad from September 5, is set to serve as a forum for exchange of views on issues concerning Artificial Intelligence, seeking advice from global experts as well as getting inputs for the proposed AI City. The summit next month will set an example for other States even while …

Government to transform AP into a world-class AI hub, says Lokesh
5 months ago

Government to transform AP into a world-class AI hub, says Lokesh

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: IT and electronics minister Nara Lokesh disclosed that the state government's mission is to transform Andhra Pradesh into an Artificial Intelligence Hub. “As part of it, we will be establishing a prestigious global AI university in A P,” Lokesh emphasised on Wednesday while reviewing the performance of higher education departments in the state. The minister discussed the steps being …

AP and Google to Sign MoU for AI Initiative
5 months ago

AP and Google to Sign MoU for AI Initiative

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government and Google would sign an MoU for an initiative styled as ‘AI for Andhra Pradesh, Powered by Google.’ Chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and Global CEO of YouTube Neal Mohan and Google Asia Pacific Region president Sanjay Gupta jointly held a video conference on Tuesday to explore the “strategic collaborations to accelerate AP’s technological advancement.” The …

Formulate new policies for five sectors within 100 days, Andhra CM Naidu tells officials
5 months, 1 week ago

Formulate new policies for five sectors within 100 days, Andhra CM Naidu tells officials

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday directed officials to roll out new policies in five sectors - Industries, MSMEs, Food Processing, Textiles, and Electronics, IT and Cloud - in the next 100 days. Instructing officials to create a favourable atmosphere for attracting investments through better policies, Naidu said the new policies should focus on turning the state into …

Andhra Pradesh rolls out red carpet to NASSCOM
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh rolls out red carpet to NASSCOM

The Hindu  

Information Technology Minister N. Lokesh welcomed the National Association of Software and Service Companies to expand / relocate the businesses to the IT, IT Services, Artificial Intelligence and Data Center Cluster in Visakhapatnam by promising to offer the best-in-class facilities, uninterrupted power, infrastructure and skilled talent for the IT enterprises with no restrictions from the government. Mr. Lokesh was responding …

2023 Gave Boost to AP in Investments, Industrial Sector
1 year ago

2023 Gave Boost to AP in Investments, Industrial Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Year 2023 was a transformative period for Andhra Pradesh, with Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy's “visionary initiatives reaping rich rewards,” government sources claimed on Wednesday. The year 2023 witnessed the emergence of several food processing and pharmaceutical units, hotels, resorts, industrial, solar and green energy ventures collectively worth Rs 37, 397crore across regions. The officials said year 2023 …

Telangana gearing up for AI readiness to gain first-mover advantage: KT Rama Rao
4 years, 11 months ago

Telangana gearing up for AI readiness to gain first-mover advantage: KT Rama Rao

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: IT and industries minister K. Taraka Rama Rao said that India has one of the most compelling business stories in the world. Participating in a panel discussion “India: The Investment and Innovation Nation,” a part of the ongoing World Economic Forum Summit in Davos, the TS minister pointed out that India has 40 per cent of youth who are …

CM urges IT firms to create jobs rather than resort to lay-offs
5 years, 2 months ago

CM urges IT firms to create jobs rather than resort to lay-offs

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Edapaddi K. Palaniswami told the information technology industry to have discussions pertaining to increasing investments and come up with strategies to increase employment rather than announcing retrenchment. The Chief Minister was inaugurating the 18th edition of CII CONNECT 2019, an international conference and exhibition on Information and Communication Technology, organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry, the government …

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