Lokesh outlines State’s strategy to become leading destination
Andhra Pradesh HRD Minister Nara Lokesh outlined a strategy focused on speed, service, and stability to drive economic growth and attract major investments. The state is leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline governance and policy-making to minimize legal risks and improve administrative efficiency.
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This highlights a shift toward data-driven governance and aggressive industrial policy in Indian states to foster economic development and global competitiveness.
Andhra Pradesh is working to transform itself into a developed State and contribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Viksit Bharat, says HRD Minister Nara Lokesh.
Speaking at the Pan-IIT Summit 2026 here on Saturday, Mr. Lokesh said the State government’s strategy was centred on “speed, service and stability,” with a focus on converting investment commitments into projects, jobs and long-term economic growth.
He said the government was targeting leadership across key sectors and relying on a combination of experienced leadership and a younger political team. “Nearly half of the MLAs and 17 of the 25 Ministers are first-time legislators and Ministers respectively,” he said.
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