The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved more than 30 agenda items on Tuesday, November 10. The decisions covered artificial intelligence, industrial investments, technology policies, renewable energy and road safety.
The Cabinet approved the Andhra Pradesh Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) Policy for 2026–31. It also cleared the Robotics and Physical AI Policy for 2026–36 and amendments to the Semiconductor and Display Fab Policy 4.0.
Among the major investment proposals, the Cabinet cleared a 512 MW green integrated AI data centre at Amanam in Bheemunipatnam mandal of Visakhapatnam district. The project, proposed by AM Intelligence, involves an estimated investment of Rs 31,387 crore.
The government also approved an AI data centre equipment manufacturing unit by EPACK at Rambilli in Anakapalli district, involving an investment of Rs 570.20 crore. The project is expected to generate around 2,565 employment opportunities.
In the industrial sector, the Cabinet cleared a Rs 4,000 crore battery materials manufacturing project by Carbon Cosmo Advanced Materials at Naidupeta. It also approved land allocation for a Rs 700 crore Dixon Technologies manufacturing facility in Tirupati.
The Cabinet approved a 56.82-acre integrated footwear component park in Annamayya district and a 30-acre FICCI FLO industrial park for women entrepreneurs at Jayanthipuram in NTR district. Both projects are intended to support industrial development.
The government also approved the allocation of approximately 25 acres for a Reliance AI data centre near Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district. Land allocation for the Hetero Group at the Nakkapalli Bulk Drug Park was among the other decisions.
In the Home Department, the Cabinet approved establishing a dedicated Directorate of Traffic Management and Road Safety within the Andhra Pradesh Police. The new directorate will function from the police headquarters in Mangalagiri under an Inspector General-rank officer.
Several energy proposals also received approval, including compressed biogas plants in different districts, a wind power project at Tadipatri and land arrangements for a 15 MW waste-to-energy facility in Vijayawada.
The Cabinet additionally agreed to examine the feasibility of nuclear power generation using Small Modular Reactor technology. This decision concerns a feasibility assessment rather than approval to construct a nuclear power plant.
After the meeting, Chandrababu discussed the recent local body election results with ministers. He advised them not to become arrogant following the ruling alliance’s victories and urged them to work with greater responsibility.
The Chief Minister also asked ministers to maintain their focus on governance and public welfare while preparing for the 2029 elections.
The decisions come ahead of the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, where the state government plans to highlight investment opportunities and attract industrial projects.
