Andhra Pradesh: Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, led a crucial high-level review meeting on 15th June 2025 at the Tobacco Board headquarters in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The agenda was to assess the performance and accelerate progress of the NICDC-led industrial nodes currently being developed across three major corridors in the state, reaffirming the Central Government’s strong commitment to Andhra Pradesh’s industrial advancement.
Focus on Three Strategic Nodes Across Three Industrial Corridors
The review meeting highlighted the development of three strategic industrial nodes in Andhra Pradesh:
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Krishnapatnam Industrial Area (Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor – CBIC)
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Orvakal Industrial Area (Hyderabad–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor – HBIC)
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Kopparthy Industrial Area (Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial Corridor – VCIC)
These nodes position Andhra Pradesh as the only state in India with projects under three distinct industrial corridors, making it a future industrial powerhouse with unparalleled logistical and geographical advantages.
Minister’s Vision: Innovation, Startups, and Global Investment Focus
Shri Piyush Goyal emphasized the urgent need to make these industrial nodes innovation-centric and globally competitive. He called for:
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Dedicated Startup Zones: Within each node, areas must be reserved for MSMEs and startups at subsidized rates with cutting-edge infrastructure.
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Incubator Ecosystems: Startup incubators and accelerators are to be established to encourage early-stage enterprises and attract young entrepreneurs.
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International Investment Conclaves: Goyal proposed country-specific conclaves aimed at bringing in targeted FDI into Andhra Pradesh’s industrial base.
He further recommended establishing a centralized real-time dashboard for seamless project monitoring and stressed the importance of advanced testing and quality control mechanisms to maintain international standards.
Swarnandhra Pradesh: A Vision of Industrial Excellence
Reaffirming the Centre’s dedication to turning Andhra Pradesh into “Swarnandhra Pradesh,” the Union Minister lauded the progress under the state’s “Swarna Andhra 2047” vision. He projected the state as a model for inclusive and sustainable industrial development, anchored in innovation, employment generation, and global economic integration.
Meeting Highlights and Key Presentations
The meeting was attended by key dignitaries and senior functionaries including:
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Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, MP (Guntur)
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Shri T.G. Bharath, Minister of State for Rural Development & Communications
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Dr. N. Yuvaraj, Minister of Industries & Commerce, Government of Andhra Pradesh
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Shri Rajat Kumar Saini, Secretary, Industries Department
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Shri Abhishikth Kishore, CEO & MD, NICDC
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Senior officials from NICDC, APIIC, and APICDC
Presentations included detailed project reports on all three industrial nodes by the Vice Chairman & MD of APIIC, as well as a comprehensive roadmap under “Swarna Andhra 2047” presented by the Secretary of Industries.
CEO’s Push for Timely Execution & Quality
NICDC CEO Shri Rajat Kumar Saini stressed the need to expedite:
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Land acquisition processes
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Timely external infrastructure development
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Strict adherence to quality standards
He pointed out that smooth coordination between Central and State governments is vital for timely delivery and success of these smart industrial projects.
Andhra Pradesh: The Rising Star of Indian Industrialization
With world-class infrastructure, multimodal connectivity, and policy support, Andhra Pradesh is poised to transform into a national hub for manufacturing and innovation.
Node-Wise Development Overview:
| Industrial Node | Land Area | Investment Potential | Employment Generation |
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| Krishnapatnam | 2,006 acres | ₹10,500 crore | ~1,00,000 jobs |
| Orvakal | 2,621 acres | ₹12,000 crore | ~45,000 jobs |
| Kopparthy | 2,596 acres | ₹8,800 crore | ~54,000 jobs |
About NICDC
The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) operates under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and is India’s premier agency for building next-generation industrial smart cities.
NICDC’s mission focuses on:
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Enhancing manufacturing competitiveness
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Boosting domestic and foreign investment
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Creating employment
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Developing sustainable and smart urban centers
It oversees corridors like DMIC, AKIC, CBIC, VCIC, ECEC, and BMIC, ensuring seamless integration of economic activity with state-of-the-art infrastructure.
For more details on Industrial Nodes in Andhra Pradesh, check press release on PIB website.
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