The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has approved several major industrial investments, technology policies, renewable energy initiatives and infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the state's position in emerging industries. The decisions include new policies for artificial intelligence, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing and data centres, alongside major land allocations for domestic and international companies.
The approvals reflect the state government's broader strategy to attract technology investments, expand manufacturing capabilities and develop Andhra Pradesh as a destination for advanced industries.
Major Push for AI and Data Centres
A significant part of the Cabinet's decisions focused on developing artificial intelligence and cloud computing infrastructure. The government approved the APAC Data Centre project at Rambilli in Anakapalli district and a 512 MW green integrated AI data centre at Amanam in Bheemunipatnam mandal.
Land allocation for a Reliance AI data centre at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district was also approved. Additionally, the IT Department was authorised to examine a proposed cloud hub by the Adani Group.
The Cabinet also cleared three major technology-related policies: the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) Policy 2026-31, the Robotics and Physical AI Policy 2026-36, and amendments to the Semiconductor and Display Fab Policy 4.0.
New Industrial and Manufacturing Investments
Several proposals involving manufacturing and industrial infrastructure received Cabinet approval. These include land allocation for Dixon Technologies in Tirupati and 173.82 acres for the Hetero Group at Nakkapalli.
Other approved projects include Carbon Cosmo Advanced Materials at Naidupeta, an integrated footwear component park at Thatiguntapalli and a FLO Women Entrepreneurs Industrial Park at Jayanthipuram in Jaggayyapeta.
The government also approved special incentives for Ravali Spinners, while Rathi Green Energy and Neuland Laboratories were cleared for early-bird incentives. Meanwhile, previously allotted land for Websol and Metro Decorative at Naidupeta will be cancelled and withdrawn.
Renewable Energy and Nuclear Power Initiatives
The Cabinet approved examining the feasibility of establishing a nuclear power plant based on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology.
In renewable energy, the proposed capacity of Greenko's solar project was increased from 500 MW to 1,500 MW. Land allocation for a 119 MW wind energy project at Tadipatri was also approved.
Additional clearances covered compressed biogas projects by XMX in NTR district, Renewfy Bio Energy in Prakasam district and Greenvayu Bio Energy in Vizianagaram district. The relocation of the Vikasit Agri Green Energy project was also approved.
Other energy-related decisions included a 30-year lease for a solar project on Waqf land in Anantapur district, changes to price variation norms for transmission projects and a ₹48.73 crore one-time settlement with Sembcorp Green Infra.
In Vijayawada, APGENCO land will be transferred for setting up a 15 MW waste-to-energy facility.
Police, Education and Administrative Approvals
Beyond industrial development, the Cabinet approved the establishment of a dedicated Traffic Management and Road Safety Directorate within the Andhra Pradesh Police Department.
Other administrative decisions included approval for two Yadava posts at Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams and a Chief Sthapathi position in the Endowments Department.
The government also approved stamp duty and registration fee exemptions for a Kendriya Vidyalaya in Amaravati, two acres of land for a government ITI at Penukonda and land allocation for an MSME park in Annamayya district.
Additionally, land transfers were cleared for drinking water infrastructure in Annamayya district and 23.55 acres for the Forest Department in Polavaram district.
Overall, the Cabinet's decisions cover technology, manufacturing, clean energy, education and public administration, highlighting Andhra Pradesh's plans to expand its industrial and infrastructure development.
