Delegation submits representation to Union minister
Vijayawada: A delegation of the Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation (AP Chambers), led by president Potluri Bhaskara Rao, met with Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Union minister of state for rural development and communications, seeking measures for the development industrial sector. The AP Chambers president expressed appreciation for the minister’s proactive efforts in improving rural and telecommunications infrastructure across Andhra Pradesh.
The delegation discussed various issues and submitted a detailed representation suggesting several strategic interventions to accelerate rural development, industrial growth, and infrastructure enhancement in the state. The AP Chamber submitted several suggestions, including the establishment of the National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR) in Amaravati to build rural governance capacities and launch of a rural employment scheme modelled on MNREGA to support Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
The AP Chambers sought to set up rural skill development centres to equip youth with industry-relevant skills. The delegation demanded creation of commodity boards for mango, banana and palm oil to support crop processing and exports, establishment of defence and aerospace manufacturing clusters in strategic locations to promote high-value industries and improving telecom coverage in underserved regions of Andhra Pradesh by directing service providers to enhance network quality.
Union minister Dr Chandrasekhar appreciated the Chambers’ proactive role and assured the delegation that the suggestions would be taken up with relevant ministries for further consideration.
