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Oct 4, 2026
Our Goal is to Make Andhra Pradesh No. 1 State: Nara Lokesh
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
At the Pan‑IIT Andhra Pradesh Summit in Vijayawada, IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh outlined a strategy to elevate Andhra Pradesh to India’s top state by harnessing DeepTech, emerging technologies, and investment. He highlighted sectors such as horticulture, space tech, drones, quantum computing, and data centres, urging collaboration among 23 IITs, alumni, investors, and industry leaders. Lokesh also promoted Amaravati as a future global capital under the Swarna Andhra 2047 vision, calling for stronger links to attract global talent and high‑value projects. The summit aimed to position the state as a hub for research‑led innovation.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By targeting DeepTech and quantum computing, Andhra Pradesh seeks to become a national innovation nucleus, potentially reshaping India’s tech landscape and creating high‑skill jobs.
