Naidu Moots Global Leadership Centre in Amaravati to Train Entrepreneurs, Politicians
“We are in discussions with global players like Google, and I assure you, once you commit, site allocation and permissions will be done in record time,” Naidu assured industrialists.
Vijayawada: In a visionary address at the Special Plenary Session of the CII Annual Business Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has unveiled a bold development agenda to transform Andhra Pradesh into a $2.4 trillion economy by 2047.
Inviting industry leaders to participate in the Swarna Andhra Vision 2047, the chief minister called for deeper collaboration in innovation, infrastructure, and inclusive growth. Members of CII responded positively to the invitation.
In a keynote address, Naidu said, “For over three decades, you've understood and engaged with my vision and knowledge. Back in the mid-1990s, CII was still an emerging platform, struggling to find relevance in India. I was often cautioned that associating with industrialists or global forums like Davos would tarnish my image and cost me votes.”
“Despite these warnings, I continued to visit Davos whenever I held office from 1995 onwards, even though many CMs at the time did not,” he recalled.
Naidu said, “We are fortunate that at this critical juncture, we have the right leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Today, India is the fourth-largest economy. We will soon become the third-largest. But from this point on, the real competition begins with China and the US. The industry must prepare to meet this challenge.”
He said, “I seek your support in establishing a global leadership centre in Amaravati to train entrepreneurs and political leaders. I’ve always included CII delegations in my global visits. Within five years, Andhra entrepreneurs were known as Andhrapreneurs, admired and envied. Now it’s time to show that every Indian is a world-class entrepreneur. Leadership, whether political or entrepreneurial, must be nurtured.”
The chief minister said, “Destiny has allowed me to build a Greenfield capital, Amaravati. I invite you all to become partners in this historic journey. Under the transformative Swarna Andhra Vision 2047, we aim for more than 15% annual growth, reaching a $2.4 trillion economy with a per capita income of $42,000 by 2047.”
“India’s first Quantum Computing Centre will be operational in Amaravati by January 2026. I invite you to make use of this facility. With TCS, IBM and L&T as partners, this ecosystem will drive breakthroughs in health, energy, cryptography and manufacturing by uniting startups, academia and industry leaders,” he said.
Naidu said, “Close to Bengaluru, in Rayalaseema, we are developing a hi-tech industrial corridor from Lepakshi to Orvakal, focused on drones, defence, satellites and automobiles.”
He said that within a year, this corridor is expected to attract Rs 5 lakh crore investments and create 4.5 lakh jobs and integrate ports, airports, inland waterways and highways to reduce logistics costs.
Regarding green energy leadership, the CM said, “Under our Integrated Clean Energy policy 2024, Andhra Pradesh is leading the green transition, targeting 160W renewable capacity and Rs 10 lakh crore in clean energy investments by 2029, contributing significantly to the national 500gw target.”
On fast-tracking industrial Investment, he said “Andhra Pradesh is now a preferred investment destination.” Some key investments include: the ArcelorMittal Steel Plant, Anakapalli – Rs 1.43 lakh crore; the BPCL Refinery, Ramayapatnam – in partnership with Saudi Aramco; the TCS Facility, Visakhapatnam – Rs 1,370 crore and 12,000 jobs; and LG Electronics, Sri City – Rs 5,000 crore and 10,000 jobs.
“We are in discussions with global players like Google, and I assure you, once you commit, site allocation and permissions will be done in record time,” Naidu assured industrialists.
