NASSCOM delegation discusses Andhra Pradesh's tech vision with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
Mr. Naidu said in a message on 'X' that Andhra Pradesh was a compelling alternative to saturated hubs, offering a unique advantages for India's growing tech sector driven by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), Engineering, Research & Development (ER&D) and Artificial Intelligence.
He stated that the Andhra Pradesh Government's key initiatives that were deliberated include an AI, Quantum and GovTech Innovation Sandbox for real-world pilot testing, a 100K Tech Apprentice Program for bridging talent gaps, a Coastal Cloud & Cyber Corridor for green data infrastructure, and an Andhra - for - Bharat initiative aimed at scaling rural-tech solutions.
The NASSCOM delegation comprised vice-president and Head of Membership & Outreach Srikanth Srinivasan, and Head of ER&D, Siva Prasad Polimetla.
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