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CM Chandrababu Pushes Big IT Vision for Visakhapatnam

Anil Vanna — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:57:06 +0000

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu said Andhra Pradesh has no shortage of skilled talent. He laid the foundation stone for the new Cognizant office in Visakhapatnam. During the ceremony, he stated that the project will create nearly 25,000 jobs. Moreover, he predicted that Visakhapatnam will soon emerge as a major knowledge and technology hub.

Chandrababu recalled that India once lacked global recognition, but Andhra Pradesh gained a strong advantage by embracing IT early. He expressed hope that the new Cognizant campus will grow into the company’s largest centre in the country. He also highlighted the city’s natural beauty and said Visakhapatnam has unmatched potential for technology-driven growth.

The Chief Minister added that his projects always operate on a mega scale. He requested the Cognizant CEO to shift the company’s headquarters to Visakhapatnam and expressed confidence that this move may soon become possible. Furthermore, he mentioned that Indians lead many of the world’s top ten companies, which reflects the strength of local talent.

Chandrababu also assured that the government will provide real-time clearances for companies. He said this fast approval system will attract global investors and accelerate Visakhapatnam’s development as a major innovation centre.

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Telangana’s 2047 Plan Creates Buzz

Anil Vanna — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:56:44 +0000

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy presented the “Telangana Rising–2047’’ policy document during a media interaction at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Secretariat. Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy attended the session and reacted on social media. He praised the CM’s long-term development vision meant to guide the state toward rapid growth.

He said the new vision gives a clear direction for Telangana’s future. The plan highlights urban economic reforms, regional ring roads, new airports, and improved highway-port connectivity. It also proposes strong policies designed to attract global investments. According to the minister, these steps aim to place Telangana on par with developed nations and major global cities.

Komatireddy also thanked the Chief Minister for showcasing the iconic Pochampally handloom design on the Telangana Rising Global Summit invitation. He said the decision brings international attention to Telangana’s cultural identity and strengthens the pride of local artisans.

The minister noted that the state aims to follow a “CURE-PURE-RARE’’ model for growth. Telangana is targeted to become a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2034 and a three-trillion-dollar economy by 2047. He added that collective effort will place Telangana more firmly on the global map and support the state’s development journey.

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