Key Highlights of the Initiative

• Citizens can access essential services without visiting government offices.
• Farmers can sell their grains directly by messaging via WhatsApp, streamlining agricultural transactions.
• The initiative is part of the Chief Minister’s broader vision for digital transformation and citizen empowerment in Andhra Pradesh.

Development and Investment Plans

During his address, Naidu highlighted major reforms and progress in his first 150 days in office:

1. Rising Investments:
   • Collaborations with NTPC and GENCO for a ₹1 lakh crore investment in Visakhapatnam.
   • Reliance Biogas has proposed a ₹65,000 crore investment, potentially creating 2.5 lakh jobs.
2. State Development:
   • Building Andhra Pradesh brick by brick amidst challenges like a ₹10 lakh crore debt left by the previous government.
   • Law and order is a top priority, with a stern warning against harassment and molestation.
3. Cabinet Decisions:
   • Approval of ₹2.85 lakh crore worth of investments via SIPB.
   • Amendments to the PD Act to enhance crime control.
   • Establishment of a High Court Bench in Kurnool.
   • Formation of the Eagle Anti-Narcotics Task Force.
   • Approval of the AP Tourism Policy, granting industry status to tourism projects.
   • Amendments to the Lokayukta Act and temple committee structure.

Towards a Transparent and Tech-Driven Future

Naidu reaffirmed his commitment to building a robust and transparent governance model. “Wonders don’t happen overnight. We are restoring systems and laying the foundation for a brighter Andhra Pradesh,” he stated.

With these initiatives, the government is moving closer to its vision of a digitally empowered Andhra Pradesh, fostering development, accountability, and inclusivity.

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During his whirlwind tour, Lokesh received a red-carpet welcome from key industry leaders. High-profile meetings with technology giants like Google’s Sundar Pichai and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, along with significant discussions with representatives from Amazon, Tesla, Apple, and Salesforce, reflected the global interest in Andhra Pradesh’s development. Lokesh’s Stanford University background helped cement these discussions as he passionately shared the vision of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for a progressive, investment-friendly Andhra Pradesh.

The tour culminated at the IT Survey Synergy Summit in Las Vegas, where Lokesh, as the special guest, addressed representatives from 2,300 small and medium businesses across 23 countries, explaining Andhra Pradesh’s supportive business policies and high Ease of Doing Business ranking. The U.S.-India Business Council and the Indian diaspora showed a keen interest in the opportunities Andhra Pradesh offers, especially with the upcoming World Economic Forum Summit in 2025.

Through this tour, Lokesh has instilled renewed confidence among international investors, paving the way for substantial investments and collaborations. With a strong commitment to driving Andhra Pradesh’s global presence, Lokesh’s efforts signal a bright future for the state.

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