Chandrababu Naidu outlines vision for Andhra Pradesh as global knowledge hub
India TodayAndhra 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 smart farming with drones and precision agriculture. The Chief Minister spoke of the significant strides made under his government, with Andhra Pradesh recording an 8.75 per cent growth rate in the second quarter, surpassing the national average of 8%. "India can become a global service hub if we manage the population and technology effectively," he said, positioning Andhra Pradesh as a key player in the nation's future.