Key Points

Andhra IT minister Nara Lokesh announced Reliance's mega beverages plant in Kurnool, marking a key step in Rayalaseema's industrialization. The Rs 1,622 crore project will produce drinks and packaged water while creating 1,200 jobs by late 2026. This comes alongside SIPB approving 19 projects worth Rs 28,546 crore statewide. The government also cleared G. Infra Precision's Rs 1,150 crore defense components unit in Anantapur district.

Key Points: Nara Lokesh Announces Reliance Beverage Unit in Rayalaseema

  • Reliance to invest Rs 1,622 crore in Kurnool beverages unit
  • Project to generate 1,200 direct jobs by 2026
  • SIPB approves 19 proposals worth Rs 28,546 crore
  • G. Infra Precision’s Anantapur plant gets 121-acre land allotment
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Rayalaseema's industrial transformation taking shape: Andhra minister Nara Lokesh

Andhra minister Nara Lokesh confirms Rs 1,622 crore Reliance beverages plant in Kurnool, creating 1,200 jobs as Rayalaseema industrial push accelerates.

"Rayalaseema’s industrial transformation is taking shape – Nara Lokesh"

Amaravati, June 27

Rayalaseema’s industrial transformation is taking shape, Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh said on Friday after the state government allotted land for Reliance Consumer Products Limited to set up a beverages unit at Oravakal in Kurnool district.

The Industries and Commerce department issued an order for the allotment of the land.

Minister for Information Technology and Human Resources Development Nara Lokesh posted on X that as part of its commitment to Rayalaseema’s development, the government allotted land for Reliance Consumer Products Ltd to establish a Rs 1,622 crore mega beverages unit.

The unit will manufacture carbonated drinks, juices, and packaged water, creating 1,200 direct jobs for locals. Rayalaseema’s industrial transformation is taking shape, the minister said.

As per the project implementation milestones given by the firm, land acquisition will be completed by June 30.

Construction of buildings is scheduled to be completed by June 15, 2026, while commercial production is likely to begin from December 31, 2026.

As the proposed investment comes under the category of a Mega project, Reliance requested for certain special package of incentives for the plant.

State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) approved the proposal at its recent meeting.

Nineteen investment proposals worth about Rs 28,546 crore with a potential to generate employment for 30,270 people were approved in the seventh meeting of SIPB, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on June 19

Meanwhile, the state government has given the clearance for the G. Infra Precisions Ltd’s plant in Anantapur district, also in the Rayalaseema region.

The company will set up a plant to manufacture bi-modular charge systems at Timmasamudram with an investment of Rs 1,150 crore.

The government has issued a GO, allotting 121.53 acres of land to the company at a cost of Rs 8.30 lakh per acre.

The company will commence production in 14 months from the date of acquisition of the land. The plant is expected to provide employment to 299 people.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Great initiative but I hope they don't exploit groundwater resources. Rayalaseema is drought-prone and beverage plants need huge water. Government must ensure strict environmental regulations are followed 💧
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Arjun K
Reliance coming to Rayalaseema is a game-changer! This will attract more industries to the region. My only concern is whether local contractors/suppliers will get fair opportunities or will everything go to big players from Hyderabad?
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Michael C
As someone who's worked in industrial development, I must say these timelines seem ambitious. Construction completed by 2026? Hope they don't cut corners. Quality infrastructure takes time. Still, exciting for Andhra's economy!
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Priya S
What about the farmers whose land is being acquired? ₹8.3 lakh per acre seems low compared to market rates. Development is good but not at the cost of exploiting agricultural communities 🚜
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Karthik V
Excellent move! This will stop migration to other states for jobs. My cousin had to go to Gujarat for work, now maybe he can come back. More such projects needed in Tier 2/3 cities across India 🇮🇳
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Nisha Z
Hope they build proper roads and infrastructure around these plants. Last time industries came, the surrounding areas became

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