CM Naidu urges Singapore to focus on integrated township model in Andhra Pradesh

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu holds talks with Singaporean Minister Gan Siow Huang at the third meeting of the Joint Steering Committee for Implementation in Amaravati on Wednesday. IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh is also seen. | Photo credit: Special arrangement

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged Singapore to focus on developing an integrated model town in Andhra Pradesh as part of a strategic partnership.

At the third meeting of the JISC (Joint Implementation Steering Committee) with a 14-member Singaporean delegation led by Singapore Minister Gan Siow Huang at his office in Amaravati on Wednesday, Mr. Naidu called for a coordinated approach to the implementation of projects identified in the MoU between Andhra Pradesh and Singapore.

He said the state has set a target to complete the capital Amaravati and Polavaram irrigation projects by March 2027. The government has prepared plans to generate 160 GW of renewable energy, besides developing new nodes in quantum computing, semiconductors, space technology and drones, he said.

Referring to the recent cyclone recovery efforts, Mr. Naidu said Andhra Pradesh had restored 30,000 electric poles in four days. The Singapore delegation appreciated the progress in the cooperation initiatives and the Chief Minister’s vision for the state.

The Singapore team said the program organized by the ministerial delegation in Singapore was productive. The Andhra Pradesh government has prepared an action plan for civil service reforms and seven district collectors will attend a six-day training programme.

Mr. Naidu emphasized the need for both parties to devote sufficient time and coordinate closely to ensure effective implementation of the partnership. He called for clearly defined milestones and a review of progress every six months.

He directed officials to prepare two priority-based action plans, one covering the period till March 2027 and the other till March 2028.

The Chief Minister said the Andhra Pradesh-Singapore partnership will help bring global best practices to the people of the state.

Published – 12 Nov 2026 0:25 AM IST