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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has embarked on a two-day visit to New Delhi from today. He is holding meetings with Union Ministers to seek the Centre's support for the speedy execution of several ongoing and proposed projects in the state.

 

As part of Friday’s high-level meetings in New Delhi, Naidu met Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi with the idea to explore collaboration in green energy projects.

He aims to achieve free rooftop solar for 20 lakh SC/ST households, subsidised access for BC consumers, and 10,000 rooftop units in every assembly constituency.

 

While meeting Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Andhra Pradesh CM presented a strategic vision to position the state as a national hub for defence manufacturing and aerospace innovation.

 

At the meet, the Chief Minister outlined a comprehensive plan encompassing industrial infrastructure, research collaborations and strategic installations across key locations in Andhra Pradesh. The proposals include development of integrated defence facilities, revival of critical manufacturing units, support for indigenous aviation programmes, establishment of testing and training centres, and creation of thematic defence hubs to promote regional specialisation.

It was wonderful to meet Hon’ble Defence Minister Shri @rajnathsingh Ji in Delhi today. We discussed a comprehensive roadmap for Andhra Pradesh to emerge as a cornerstone of India’s defence and aerospace future. With proposals ranging from thematic defence hubs and DRDO-linked… pic.twitter.com/BIUHT7l5pY

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) May 23, 2025

 

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He underscored Andhra Pradesh’s readiness — with its strong infrastructure base, skilled workforce, and proactive policy environment — to play a leading role in advancing Aatmanirbhar Bharat through self-reliant defence production and innovation.

 

Besides Joshi and Singh, Naidu also met Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil and submitted a proposal for the Polavaram–Banakacherla Link Project, which

aims to divert surplus Godavari floodwater to drought-affected areas in Andhra Pradesh through a three-part water transfer system. It includes the Bollapalle reservoir, lift irrigation systems and tunnels through the Nallamala hills.

 

 

The Chief Minister said the project supports national missions such as Jal Jeevan, Blue Revolution, and Make in India. He also highlighted Andhra Pradesh’s rightful access to surplus water as a downstream state after bifurcation.

 

He assured that the Detailed Project Report (DPR) would be submitted soon and requested timely approvals to move the project forward.

 

Naidu’s visit to Delhi accentuates chief minister’s vision of mobilising central support across critical sectors of Andhra Pradesh.