AP decides to observe Tuesdays as Industry Day, Yuvaraj says coalition govt attracted investments worth ₹10,06,799 crore

Industries Department Secretary Dr. N. Yuvraj has directed District Collectors to conduct Industry Day every Tuesday on the lines of the grievance redressal programme (Prajavani/PGRS) held on Mondays.

He said this initiative will provide a structured platform to directly address issues faced by investors and industries at the district level.

Dr. Yuvraj made these remarks during a review meeting with District Collectors at the Secretariat, where he highlighted that the industrial sector contributes 44% to the State GSDP.

Dr. Yuvraj informed that since the formation of the coalition government in June 2024, the State has approved 122 projects with a total investment value of ₹10,06,799 crore. Over one lakh acres of land has been earmarked for existing and upcoming clusters, and Collectors have been asked to expedite land pooling and allocation.

“District Collectors must personally engage with every entrepreneur and company proposing to invest in their districts. Issues raised by them at the ground level should be resolved immediately. Land is the most critical factor for industries. Hence, utmost priority must be given to land allotment, whether from government land or, where unavailable, through land pooling with private owners,” he said.

The Secretary directed that Collectors should simplify land acquisition procedures, set clear timelines for grounding of projects, and appoint nodal officers for every economic hub to ensure challenges are resolved without delay. He further asked Collectors to pay special attention to MSMEs, noting that they are the backbone of district-level economic growth.

He announced that five clusters including naval cluster over 3,000 acres between Visakhapatnam and Srikakulam, a missile & ammunition cluster over 3,000 acres at Jaggaiahpeta in NTR district, an unmanned systems cluster over 3,000 acres at Orvakal in Kurnool district and an aerospace & electronics cluster spread over 4,000–5,000 acres between Madakasira and Lepakshi in Anantapur district will be established.

The government has also decided to develop an aircraft component manufacturing cluster over 4,000 acres at Donakonda in Prakasam district.

He revealed that within just one year of the coalition government, the Centre has already approved more than 50 projects related to Andhra Pradesh’s industrial development and urged Collectors to extend maximum support to these projects for rapid execution.