Key Points

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved a new electronics manufacturing policy to attract large-scale investments. The policy offers incentives for companies setting up operations in key industrial clusters. Investments worth Rs 80,000 crore are expected to generate 1.5 lakh jobs. Visakhapatnam is set to become a major hub for IT and data services.

Key Points: Andhra Pradesh Approves Electronics Manufacturing Policy to Boost Investments

  • New policy offers incentives for electronics component manufacturers
  • Rs 80,000 crore investment proposals approved
  • Focus on job creation in Sri City, Kurnool, and Hindupur
  • Visakhapatnam to emerge as key data and IT hub
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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approves electronics manufacturing policy

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet greenlights electronics manufacturing policy, offering incentives for Rs 80,000 crore investments and 1.5 lakh jobs.

"These investment proposals are expected to create employment opportunities for 1.50 lakh people. – Kolusu Parthasarathi"

Amaravati, July 24

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on Thursday approved the electronics manufacturing policy, aimed at accelerating business pace and stimulating large-scale domestic and global investments in the electronics components ecosystem.

Under the Electronic Components Manufacturing Policy 4.0 (2025-30), electronics component manufacturing companies investing in the state can receive advance incentives, matching incentives, interim support measures, and plug-and-play manufacturing facilities in special clusters.

Companies can also receive incentives and concessions suitable for mega projects. Significant employment generation opportunities will arise in areas like Sri City near Tirupati, Orvakal near Kurnool, Kopparthi, and Hindupur.

The Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, also approved investment proposals of about Rs 80,000 crore.

Briefing media persons on the decisions taken by the Cabinet, Minister for Information and Public Relations, Housing Department, Kolusu Parthasarathi said that these investment proposals are expected to create employment opportunities for 1.50 lakh people.

The Cabinet approved the allocation of 4.45 acres of land to Phenom People Private Limited in the IT Park at Madhurawada, Rushikonda Non-SEZ zone, Visakhapatnam district, and to provide incentives under AP IT & GCC Policy (4.0) 2024-29 for a project with Rs 207.5 crore investment, creating 2500 jobs.

It also approved the allocation of 3.6 acres of land at Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam district, at Rs 1 crore per acre and 50 acres at Paradesipalem at Rs 50 lakh per acre to Sify Infinite Spaces Limited, thereby facilitating Rs 16,466 crore investment and 600 employment opportunities.

This strategic development will establish Visakhapatnam as a key data hub, attract technology-based organisations, and improve the state’s capabilities in cloud computing, data storage, and digital services, the minister said.

Sattva Developers Private Limited will be allotted 30 acres at Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam, through APIIC at a subsidised rate of Rs 1.50 crore per acre and will be provided incentives for a proposed investment of Rs 1,500 crore, creating 25,000 jobs.

The Cabinet approved the proposal to allot two land parcels of 2.5 acres and 7.79 acres to ANSR Global Corporation Private Limited at Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam and extend incentives for a proposed investment of Rs 1,000 crore, creating 10,000 jobs.

BVM Energy and Residency Private Limited will be allotted 30 acres of land at Yendada village, Visakhapatnam district, through the APIIC at Rs. 1.5 crores per acre and will be extend incentives for a proposed investment of Rs 1,250 crores. This is expected to create 15,000 jobs.

- IANS

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Shreya B
As someone from Visakhapatnam, I'm thrilled about these developments! But I hope the government ensures proper infrastructure and doesn't just focus on big companies. Local small businesses should also benefit.
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Arjun K
Rs 80,000 crore investment is massive! But will the jobs go to locals or outsiders? The policy should mandate minimum local hiring percentages. Otherwise what's the benefit for Andhra youth?
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Kavya N
Great initiative! But I hope they've considered environmental impact assessments properly. We don't want another Foxconn-like situation where promises fall flat. Fingers crossed for sustainable growth 🌱
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Michael C
Interesting to see Andhra competing with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in electronics manufacturing. The plug-and-play facilities could be a game changer for startups. Hope the incentives reach the right companies.
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Priya S
My husband works in electronics manufacturing. He says the policy looks good on paper but implementation is key. Will the government provide skill development programs to match industry needs? That's crucial for long-term success.
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Vikram M
While the numbers look impressive, I'm concerned about land allocation at subsidized rates. Hope there's transparency in the process and no favoritism. The common man's tax money shouldn't benefit only corporates.

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