Andhra Pradesh to Build Iconic AI Hub, Boost Innovation and Job Creation

November 26, 2024
Andhra Pradesh to Build Iconic AI Hub, Boost Innovation and Job Creation
  • Additionally, favorable power tariffs for IT companies have been proposed to further stimulate growth in the technology sector.

  • During a recent review meeting, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to construct an iconic building for deep technology in Amaravati, underscoring the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies in shaping the future.

  • Naidu's initiative aims to transform Andhra Pradesh into a global innovation hub, a vision supported by Human Resources and IT Minister Nara Lokesh, who expressed confidence in the potential for significant employment generation.

  • The chief minister highlighted the importance of sectors like AI, robotics, and blockchain, collectively referred to as deep technology, in driving the future economy.

  • To foster innovation, the state will introduce seed funding initiatives, offering financial assistance of up to Rs 25 lakh to support entrepreneurs from marginalized communities under the new start-up policy.

  • The state's IT and Start-Up Policy will categorize subsidies for IT developers based on workspace capacity and company turnover, with a focus on companies employing at least 100 professionals or achieving a turnover of Rs 30 crore.

  • Incentives will be established for companies meeting these financial thresholds, aimed at encouraging job creation and economic growth.

  • Naidu set ambitious goals to establish 500,000 workstations by 2029 and 1 million by 2034, along with the creation of co-working spaces and multi-storied office complexes.

  • He directed district collectors to identify suitable lands for workstation development, emphasizing the need for skill upgrades among rural youth who often possess knowledge but lack essential skills.

  • The chief minister also called for monthly reviews of job creation initiatives targeted at youth, highlighting the necessity of accurate statistics on remote work to effectively establish workstations.

  • To further support innovation, five regional hubs will be established across Andhra Pradesh, linked with the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub and 25 Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), fostering a robust start-up ecosystem.

  • Naidu's comprehensive approach includes a single-window system for granting permissions and basic amenities for IT companies, aimed at streamlining processes and encouraging growth in the sector.

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‘Deep tech’ building to come up in Amaravati


CM Naidu proposes iconic Deep tech building in Amaravati


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