Sat May 24 23:53:02 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu addressed the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, promoting Andhra Pradesh as an investment-friendly state focused on its “Swarnandhra” objectives, aligning with the “Viksit Bharat” vision. He highlighted the state’s resources, development model, and plans to achieve a $2.40 trillion GSDP by 2047. Prime Minister Modi commended Naidu’s plans and suggested other states replicate them. Naidu also proposed a national committee for wider technology adoption in governance. The state is preparing to host the International Yoga Day with PM Modi’s participation. Naidu emphasized the “Swarnandhra” vision as a scalable model for national development, rooted in family-centric governance, innovation, and sustainability. He praised India’s economic growth under Modi’s leadership and committed Andhra Pradesh to contributing to the “Viksit Bharat” aspiration of a $30 trillion economy, targeting zero poverty by 2029 through the “P4” model.

**News Article:**

**Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu Pitches State as Investment Hub at NITI Aayog Meeting**

*New Delhi, May 25, 2025* – Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu used the 10th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting to showcase his state as a prime destination for investment and development. Speaking on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in New Delhi, Naidu emphasized Andhra Pradesh’s commitment to its “Swarnandhra” (Golden Andhra Pradesh) objectives, aligning them with the national “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) vision.

Naidu highlighted the state’s abundant natural resources, strategic geographical advantages, and innovative urban-rural development model. He outlined ambitious plans to reach a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of $2.40 trillion by 2047, driven by new policies and data-centric governance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Naidu’s development plans, encouraging other state leaders to consider replicating them. The Prime Minister said during the meeting “Reforms like Digital India, GST, Startup India, PM Gati Shakti, and Jal Jeevan Mission have redefined India’s development landscape,”. Naidu also proposed the formation of a national committee to promote the widespread use of technology in governance.

Looking ahead, Naidu announced grand preparations for International Yoga Day on June 21st in Visakhapatnam, with Prime Minister Modi expected to participate. A month-long “Yoga Month” is underway to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga.

The Chief Minister touted the “Swarnandhra” vision as a scalable, inclusive model for national progress, rooted in family-centric governance, innovation, and sustainable development. Naidu reaffirmed Andhra Pradesh’s commitment to contributing to the national aspiration of “Viksit Bharat,” a $30 trillion economy, targeting zero poverty by 2029 through the “P4” model, uniting government, private sector, and citizens in supporting vulnerable families.

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