Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said a focused strategy was being implemented to develop Kuppam Assembly constituency into a major industrial and investment hub in Andhra Pradesh.
Interacting with a group of industrialists, the Chief Minister said that 21 industrial units will be set up in Kuppam with a total investment of ₹ 7,684 crore, creating 35,545 direct and 44,584 indirect employment opportunities. He said that a strong and industry-friendly ecosystem has already been created in the constituency to ensure time-bound implementation of projects and sustainable industrial growth.
Highlighting Kuppam’s strategic location at the tri-state junction bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Mr Naidu said development in the constituency should go on “autopilot mode”, supported by robust infrastructure and political stability. He added that long-term water security has been ensured through the Handri-Neeva canal system, which draws water from the Srisailam reservoir.
Outlining plans to expand renewable energy generation, the Chief Minister said the government is promoting rooftop and agricultural solar power generation in addition to large-scale solar, wind and pumped-storage projects. He also called for initiatives in the production of green ammonia with a focus on ensuring cheap electricity generation.
Mr. Naidu said that Andhra Pradesh has been promoting the manufacturing of components related to drones, space technology, electronics and medical devices in a mission mode and has been successful in getting major investments in data centers. He reiterated the government’s vision for Amaravati, saying the capital would be developed as a “Quantum Valley” with plans for quantum computing operations and manufacturing.
The chief minister urged the industrialists associated with the development of the Kuppam region to strictly adhere to the project schedules and said that the constituency is gradually becoming a competitive investment destination.
Published – 31 Jan 2026 19:35 IST
