Overview

• In a courtesy meeting in New Delhi on September 5, Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured full cooperation for Andhra Pradesh’s development.
• Nara Lokesh asked for help to attract investments and to expand IT, electronics and communications industries to generate large-scale employment.
• He thanked the Centre for approving an Advanced System in Package semiconductor unit, describing it as a potential turning point for the state’s industrial growth.
• The minister outlined education reforms and sought support to improve academic standards, with emphasis on higher education.
• He welcomed recent GST rationalisation as relief for MSMEs and the middle class, with no new project approvals or timelines announced beyond the assurance.