AP Should be Developed as Integrated Strategic Material Hub: Naidu
10 March 2026 6:02 PM IST10 March 2026 6:02 PM IST
CM's stress on providing value addition to minerals available in state
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu conducting a review meeting the performance of various government departments and the civic services provided at the RTGS center at the Secretariat on Tuesday, Photo BY ARRANGEMENT
Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh government has set its sights on transforming the state into an Integrated Strategic Material Hub, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu aiming to harness the state’s rich mineral resources to accelerate industrial growth.
Naidu stressed the need to effectively utilise the mineral resources, particularly beach sand minerals, while ensuring them value addition.
During a review of the mines department he held at the Secretariat on Tuesday, the Chief Minister discussed the proposed Titanium and Strategic Materials Mission (AP-TSMM) with senior officials. It aims to attract major investments and generate large-scale employment.
Naidu said the mission, which would be launched shortly, could play a major role in attracting large-scale investments and generating employment, thereby strengthening the state’s industrial ecosystem. He set an ambitious target of getting `50,000 crore in investments and creating nearly 40,000 jobs over the next decade through this initiative.
Emphasising the importance of value addition to the minerals available in the state, the CM asked officials to study the policies adopted by the Union Government and other states in the management and utilisation of rare and strategic minerals.
He said the focus should be on building a robust processing and manufacturing ecosystem that maximised the economic potential of these resources.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that the beach sand minerals along AP’s extensive coastline are among the most valuable in the country. Products derived from these minerals are widely used in several strategic sectors, including aerospace, defence, electronics and renewable energy.
To efficiently harness these resources, the mining department has proposed the establishment of three major mineral processing parks in the state. These include a Titanium Park in Srikakulam with a projected production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per year, a Rare Earth Corridor in Anakapalli with a capacity of 25,000 tonnes per year, and an Integrated Titanium and Rare Earth Corridor in Machilipatnam.
Officials said these projects would help develop a strong value chain in the strategic materials sector while positioning the state as a key hub for mineral-based industries.
Minister Kollu Ravindra, principal secretary (mining and excise) Mukesh Meena and others attended the review meeting.
During a review of the mines department he held at the Secretariat on Tuesday, the Chief Minister discussed the proposed Titanium and Strategic Materials Mission (AP-TSMM) with senior officials. It aims to attract major investments and generate large-scale employment.
Naidu said the mission, which would be launched shortly, could play a major role in attracting large-scale investments and generating employment, thereby strengthening the state’s industrial ecosystem. He set an ambitious target of getting `50,000 crore in investments and creating nearly 40,000 jobs over the next decade through this initiative.
Emphasising the importance of value addition to the minerals available in the state, the CM asked officials to study the policies adopted by the Union Government and other states in the management and utilisation of rare and strategic minerals.
He said the focus should be on building a robust processing and manufacturing ecosystem that maximised the economic potential of these resources.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that the beach sand minerals along AP’s extensive coastline are among the most valuable in the country. Products derived from these minerals are widely used in several strategic sectors, including aerospace, defence, electronics and renewable energy.
To efficiently harness these resources, the mining department has proposed the establishment of three major mineral processing parks in the state. These include a Titanium Park in Srikakulam with a projected production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes per year, a Rare Earth Corridor in Anakapalli with a capacity of 25,000 tonnes per year, and an Integrated Titanium and Rare Earth Corridor in Machilipatnam.
Officials said these projects would help develop a strong value chain in the strategic materials sector while positioning the state as a key hub for mineral-based industries.
Minister Kollu Ravindra, principal secretary (mining and excise) Mukesh Meena and others attended the review meeting.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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