‘Clean Air, Beautiful Coastline, No Traffic Jams’: Nara Lokesh Pitches Andhra Pradesh as an Ideal destination for investments

As the country debates pollution woes, Minister Nara Lokesh pitches Andhra Pradesh’s clean air to woo investors

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh urged investors not just establish factories but also shift their corporate headquarters to Andhra Pradesh, highlighting the state’s advantages in talent, connectivity, quality of life and governance. Speaking at the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, he invited companies to set up their headquarters in Visakhapatnam, Amaravati or Rayalaseema. He highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s clean environment, coastline, skilled workforce across IT, quantum technology and manufacturing, port infrastructure and expanding airport connectivity. He said the state is building a future in AI, quantum technology and advanced manufacturing, backed by skilling and research facilities. Emphasising investor-friendly governance, Minister Lokesh said the state leadership is readily accessible and committed to fast-tracking projects, ensuring they move quickly from investment