Andhra Pradesh's Role in Viksit Bharat

Exam-Focused Notes

Event Overview:

• The 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025 held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
• Theme: "Technology, Trust & Trade – Navigating the New Geoeconomic Order."
• Key speakers included Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Vice President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan.

Key Announcements:

• Announcement of India's first Drone City at Orvakal, Kurnool district.
  • Developed in collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
  • Aims to generate over 40,000 jobs.
  • Will feature the world’s largest common drone testing facility.
  • Covers 300 acres and supports manufacturing, research, and development of drones.

National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) Initiatives:

• NICDC is developing Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities in Andhra Pradesh:
  • Krishnapatnam, Orvakal, and Kopparthy.
• These cities will bolster the Make in India vision and support sectors like logistics, aerospace, electronics, and advanced manufacturing.
• NICDC also promotes:
  • Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)
  • Logistics Data Bank (LDB)
  • India Industrial Land Bank (IILB)
  • PM MITRA Parks

Economic and Industry Development:

• A focus on sustainable industrial growth with emerging opportunities in:
  • Green hydrogen
  • Semiconductors
  • Electronics manufacturing
  • Coastal logistics
  • Defence and drone sectors.
• Initiative to create smart, resilient, and sustainable hubs for manufacturing aligned with Industry 5.0 principles, integrating digital infrastructure and renewable energy.

Government Framework and Mandates:

• The NICDC operates under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
• NICDC's mandate is to enhance:
  • Manufacturing competitiveness
  • Attract foreign and domestic investment
  • Generate employment.

Strategic Importance:

• Andhra Pradesh's role as a hub of industrial development and its contribution to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
• National emphasis on building digital, efficient, and sustainable industrial infrastructure to support economic growth.

International Collaboration and Interest:

• Strong engagement from global investors at the Summit, indicating interest in NICDC's initiatives, land availability, and investment opportunities in India's industrial corridors.

Summary of Economic Indicators:

• Job Creation: Expectation of 40,000 jobs from Drone City.
• Scale of Development: A 300-acre drone facility marks a significant investment in aerospace technology.

Constitution and Policies:

• Focus on DPSPs (Directive Principles of State Policy) reflecting in industrial policies that promote sustainable development and job creation within constitutional mandates.

This summary highlights India's strategic moves in industrial development, underlining its global partnerships and commitment to sustainable economic growth through innovative technological development. Further developments in policies and infrastructures related to Industry 5.0 will be crucial for India’s economic trajectory.