Piyush Goyal Calls for Innovation in Andhra’s Industrial Nodes

18 Jun 2025 CW Team

Krishnapatnam Industrial Area along the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
Orvakal Industrial Area under the Hyderabad–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor
Kopparthy Industrial Area forming part of the Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial Corridor

Mr Goyal emphasised the need to foster innovation-friendly ecosystems within each node. He instructed administrators to:

Establish dedicated incubators for early-stage enterprises
Allocate zones specifically for MSMEs and startups with subsidised facilities and modern infrastructure
Plan global, country-specific investment conclaves to attract foreign capital
Develop a centralised dashboard for real-time tracking of project execution
Adopt advanced testing and quality control measures to ensure world class delivery

Delivering on his vision of transforming Andhra into "Swarnandhra Pradesh", the minister highlighted the state’s unique position of hosting industrial nodes across three distinct corridors. The corridors include:

Krishnapatnam (2,006 acres) with ₹105 billion in investment potential and an estimated 100,000 jobs
Orvakal (2,621 acres) expected to attract ₹120 billion and generate approximately 45,000 jobs
Kopparthy (2,596 acres) anticipated investment of ₹88 billion and around 54,000 new positions

During the meeting, officials also presented Andhra Pradesh’s roadmap within the “Swarna Andhra 2047” framework, emphasising fast tracking land acquisition and ensuring timely delivery of external infrastructure. They reaffirmed commitment to rigorous quality standards throughout implementation.

The session was attended by key state and national figures, including the MP for Guntur, ministers, and senior officials from NICDC and Andhra’s industry departments. This meeting marks a significant milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s ambition to become a leading hub for industrial innovation and investment in India.

Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level review on 15 June 2025 in Guntur, focusing on progress across three industrial nodes under the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) in Andhra Pradesh. The review covered:Krishnapatnam Industrial Area along the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial CorridorOrvakal Industrial Area under the Hyderabad–Bengaluru Industrial CorridorKopparthy Industrial Area forming part of the Visakhapatnam–Chennai Industrial CorridorMr Goyal emphasised the need to foster innovation-friendly ecosystems within each node. He instructed administrators to:Establish dedicated incubators for early-stage enterprisesAllocate zones specifically for MSMEs and startups with subsidised facilities and modern infrastructurePlan global, country-specific investment conclaves to attract foreign capitalDevelop a centralised dashboard for real-time tracking of project executionAdopt advanced testing and quality control measures to ensure world class deliveryDelivering on his vision of transforming Andhra into Swarnandhra Pradesh, the minister highlighted the state’s unique position of hosting industrial nodes across three distinct corridors. The corridors include:Krishnapatnam (2,006 acres) with ₹105 billion in investment potential and an estimated 100,000 jobsOrvakal (2,621 acres) expected to attract ₹120 billion and generate approximately 45,000 jobsKopparthy (2,596 acres) anticipated investment of ₹88 billion and around 54,000 new positionsDuring the meeting, officials also presented Andhra Pradesh’s roadmap within the “Swarna Andhra 2047” framework, emphasising fast tracking land acquisition and ensuring timely delivery of external infrastructure. They reaffirmed commitment to rigorous quality standards throughout implementation.The session was attended by key state and national figures, including the MP for Guntur, ministers, and senior officials from NICDC and Andhra’s industry departments. This meeting marks a significant milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s ambition to become a leading hub for industrial innovation and investment in India.

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