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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
MoUs worth ₹10,328 cr to be signed at tourism tech conclave
A two-day 'Andhra Pradesh Tourism Conclave- Tech AI 2.0' kicked off in Vijayawada on Thursday, bringing together stakeholders from various sectors of tourism on a common platform, eager to explore the State's tourism landscape. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Minister for Tourism Kandula Durgesh will attend the second day event on Friday (June 27). As many as 82 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed pertaining to projects worth ₹10,328 crore. These investments are expected to create 22,325 jobs in over 7,600 hotel keys. Of the total 82 MoUs, 47 are related to hotel development, three for amusement parks and 32 others for water sports, sea cruises, adventure activities, homestays and caravans. The inaugurated session saw participation of former Chief Secretary S.P. Tucker, who is now heading the Global Forum for Sustainable Transformation (GFST), Tourism Secretary Ajay Jain, CEO and Managing Director of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Amrapali Kata along with other department officials. The participants were a blend of IAS officers, nodal officers, E&Y consultants, academic experts and industry leaders. They engaged in six thematic panel discussions on creative economy, products and projects, investments, tech AI, branding and marketing and capacity building. The panel discussion on creative economy was chaired by the Commissioner, Department of Handlooms and Textiles Rekha Rani, the panel on 'products and projects' was divided into two key segments of hotels, MICE and heritage, led by IAS officer Krishna Teja. Adventure tourism was moderated by the Managing Director of Antara Cruise Raj Singh. Discussion on investments was moderated by Ms. Amrapali, tech AI by CEO of Real Time Governance Society (RTGS) Prakhar Jain, branding and marketing by Director, Information and Public Relations Himanshu Shukla and discussion on capacity building was moderated by the Managing Director, Society for Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) V. Karuna.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Chandrababu Naidu Champions Technology and Maritime Development at Tech AI 2.0 Launch
Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasised the importance of technology in agriculture during the inauguration of the ongoing Tech AI 2.0 initiative within the Animal Husbandry Department on Thursday. Speaking at the event, he recalled the establishment of the Global Federation for Successful Technology (GFST), aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in the region. The Chief Minister noted that around 42 lakh individuals rely on livestock, which plays a crucial role in the economy, contributing 13.5 percent to the Goods and Services Tax (GST). "I am a lifelong student. I will keep learning new things all the time," he stated, highlighting the need for continuous education and adaptation. Naidu encouraged startups developing applications beneficial to farmers, proposing the creation of a WhatsApp application to consolidate agricultural services for their convenience. He also spoke about maritime initiatives, revealing plans to leverage Andhra Pradesh's extensive coastline of over 1,000 km for economic development. He confirmed that the Central Government has approved plans for a shipbuilding and repair cluster in Dugarajapatnam, alongside a greenfield port, as per the bifurcation agreement. The Chief Minister pointed out that farmers are consistently earning income through dairy farming, asserting that incomes significantly increase during the tenure of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Quoting a contribution of ₹1.69 lakh crore to the gross state domestic product (GSDP) from livestock, he added, "The highest income comes from horticulture. Andhra Pradesh is the fastest-growing state in India's agricultural sector." Chandrababu further remarked on the shift in food habits within the state, sharing his own preference for a straightforward breakfast of omelettes. He highlighted the rising significance of millets and fruits and noted that Andhra Pradesh boasts the most advanced micro-irrigation systems in the country, further reinforcing the state's agricultural prominence.
