Andhra Pradesh: Vizag all set to become a pharma hub, says Industries Minister

The Andhra Pradesh government is putting in efforts to develop the Industrial Sector, which endured the slowdown during the coronavirus pandemic, with renewed vigour, IT and Industries Minister Gudivada Amarnath has said.

Mr. Amarnath said that the government was focusing on three industrial corridorsVizag-Chennai corridor, Chennai- Bengaluru and Bengaluruwith assistance from the Centre. About 9,000 acres of land have been identified for setting up of the nodes and around 7,000 acres have already been acquired for two corridors.

The government will acquire the land and provide basic facilities such as roads, power and water, apart from 75% of skilled local human Resources.

The Minister said that around 90,000 acres were needed to produce 30,000 MW of green energy.