Cabinet clears proposals to allot land to APIIC, Bhogapuram airport, recruitment of teachers
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister N,. Chandrababu Naidu, has taken several key decisions, including allotment of 615 acres in Muttukuru to the APIIC (Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation) and approval for the recruitment of 2,260 Special Education Teachers posts
Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat near here on Tuesday, Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy said the Cabinet approved the allocation of 615 acres in Muttukuru to the APIIC for the establishment of an industrial park. The Cabinet also approved land allocation for Adani Power's 500 MW project in Tadimarri, and a 1000 MW pumped storage project in Kondapuram. It was decided to allocate land at the rate of ₹5 lakh per acre for these projects, he said.
The Minister said that the Cabinet approved a proposal for the recruitment of 2,260 Special Education Teachers. The State government hsd approved the creation of 2,260 new posts for special education teachers to enhance educational opportunities for students with special needs. The aim was to provide appropriate educational support for individuals with conditions such as intellectual disabilities and specific learning disabilities. This was a crucial step in restoring the educational rights of students with special needs and promoting equality in the education system.
The Cabinet approved to shift the Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University from Hyderabad to Andhra Pradesh. It was also decided to permit to Ambedkar Open University to set up study centres for providing coaching to students.
The proposal for the establishment of a Legal University in Amaravati through the Bar Council of India was also approved. The Cabinet approved Andhra Pradesh Leather & Footwear Policy 4.0. It approved the proposal for recommendations of the Group of Ministers regarding GVIAL's request for restoration of 500 acres land to the developer of Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport for city side development, Mr. Parthasarathy said.
The Cabinet approved 11 companies that were cleared by the Investment Promotion Board. These proposals were regarding investment proposals from Deccan Fine Chemicals, Bharat Electronics Limited, PUR Energy Private Limited, Blue Jet Healthcare Limited, and Jupiter Renewables Private Limited.
This approval would expedite project establishment in Andhra Pradesh by allocating required lands and enabling provisions for energy, roads, industrial water, and other infrastructure. It would also enable special incentive packages under these policies. These five companies will bring investments worth ₹ 9,246 crore to the State and create approximately 7,766 employment opportunities.
Deccan Fine Chemicals (India) Private Limited would invest ₹1,560 crore in the manufacturing of agricultural chemicals, fine & specialty chemicals, creating 1,800 jobs; Bharat Electronics Limited will invest ₹1,400 crore in a defense systems integration complex, creating 800 jobs; PUR Energy will invest ₹1,286 crore in an electric vehicle manufacturing center, creating 1,200 jobs; Blue Jet Healthcare Limited will invest ₹2,300 crore in APIs/intermediates manufacturing, creating 1,750 jobs; and Jupiter Renewables Private Limited will invest ₹2,700 crore in solar cell and module manufacturing, creating 2,216 jobs. Approval was given for ₹30,000 crore worth of investments and the creation of 35,000 jobs, he added.
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