A.P. govt. focuses on grounding projects, not just signing MoUs, says HRD Minister Lokesh
Andhra Pradesh IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh emphasized a shift toward grounding industrial projects rather than just signing MoUs. He highlighted the state's focus on building industrial ecosystems, particularly in renewable energy and green hydrogen.
Why it matters
The strategy reflects a shift in regional economic policy toward tangible infrastructure development and job creation.
IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh has said that the Andhra Pradesh government does not believe in merely signing MoUs but focuses on grounding the projects and creating jobs.
Mr. Lokesh laid the foundation stone for Suzlon wind energy projects at Hulikera in Kanekal Mandal of Rayadurgam constituency on Tuesday.
“MoUs are just paper and ink for us. We focus on grounding projects, ensuring the speed of doing business and creating jobs, particularly for the farmers who have parted with their land for industrial projects,” he said.
Citing the ArcelorMittal greenfield steel plant in Anakapalli as an example, Mr. Lokesh said farmers had given away 3,000 acres of land for the project without an MoU, and construction work is progressing. He expressed confidence that commercial production will begin by 2029.
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