CM Naidu Inaugurates JSW Industrial Park To Drive Industrial Growth In Andhra Pradesh

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday virtually performed the Bhoomi Pooja for the JSW Industrial Park at Srungavarapukota in Vizianagaram district, formally marking the beginning of a major industrial development project in North Andhra. The event signals the launch of a long-anticipated initiative expected to attract investment and generate large-scale employment opportunities in the region. Naidu participated in the ceremony from Jammalamadugu in Kadapa district, along with JSW Group Chairman and Managing Director Sajjan Jindal.

The Bhoomi Pooja ceremony was held at Srungavarapukota with the participation of several state ministers, public representatives, and senior officials. Those present included District In-charge Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, MSME, SERP and NRI Empowerment & Relations Minister Kondapalli Srinivas, Visakhapatnam MP M. Sribharath, District Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy, Joint Collector S. Sedhu Madhavan, MLCs Indukuri Raghu Raju and Gade Srinivasulu Naidu, and local MLA Kolla Lalitha Kumari. Thousands of residents from the surrounding areas witnessed the proceedings through a live telecast.

Speaking at the event, Minister Vangalapudi Anitha said industrial growth and private investment are central to the state’s development strategy. She expressed gratitude to farmers who had voluntarily parted with land for the project and assured them that the government would prioritise their welfare and rehabilitation. She emphasised that the project would bring long-term economic benefits to the region while improving infrastructure and livelihood opportunities.

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Minister Kondapalli Srinivas said the JSW Industrial Park would bring global recognition to North Andhra and position the region as a key industrial hub. He said the first phase of the project would span around 1,160 acres with an estimated investment of ₹531 crore, and would be developed in a phased manner to attract multiple industries. He added that the government was working to ensure employment opportunities for land-losers as part of the project’s implementation framework.

According to officials, the first phase of the industrial park is expected to generate around 45,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, significantly boosting the local economy. The development is being positioned as a transformative project for the Srungavarapukota Assembly constituency, with potential to reshape the industrial landscape of North Andhra in the coming years.

Government representatives also drew comparisons with established industrial hubs such as Sri City in Chittoor district, suggesting that the JSW Industrial Park could similarly accelerate regional development. Leaders credited Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, and Minister Nara Lokesh for driving industrialisation efforts in the state and promoting investor confidence through policy support and infrastructure planning.

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