Andhra Pradesh

The new state of Andhra Pradesh has charted an aggressive course for becoming the most business-friendly state in India since it was divided from the state of Telangana in 2014.  With nearly 50 million people and a long coastline, the state aims to become a logistics hub linking India to global markets.  The government is taking advantage of the opportunity to start greenfield developments to develop several ports, airports, and develop a well-designed state capital at Amaravati.  The state’s agriculture-based economy makes it the largest producer of fruits and oil palm and the second largest producer of silk in the country. 

State Summary

  • Size
    62,922 sq. miles
  • Population
    54 million
  • State GDP
    $71.74 billion (USD)
  • Legislative Assembly Seats
    175
  • Rajya Sabha Seats
    11
  • Lok Sabha Seats
    25
  • Party Affiliation
    Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP)
A view of Visakhapatnam from the city's Kailasagiri Park (Av9, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)
Fisherwomen sort through a catch of fish on a beach. (NOAH SEELAM/AFP/Getty Images)
Left: A view of Visakhapatnam from the city's Kailasagiri Park (Av9, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0)
Right: Fisherwomen sort through a catch of fish on a beach. (NOAH SEELAM/AFP/Getty Images)
Climate Change

Climate Change

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Andhra Pradesh releases the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP) that aims to save 3.88 Million Tons of Oil Equivalent (MTOE) of energy across different sectors by 2030

Andhra Pradesh releases the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP) that aims to save 3.88 Million Tons of Oil Equivalent (MTOE) of energy across different sectors by 2030.


Source: The Hindu Go to
In Detail: Press Release (in Hindi) Go to

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) issues the Draft Green Energy Open Access, Charges, and Banking Regulations, 2023

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) issues the Draft Green Energy Open Access, Charges, and Banking Regulations, 2023, with the aim of easing the process of granting permission for access to open access electricity generated from renewable energy sources for utilization within the state involving Intra-State Transmission Systems and distribution systems of licensed entities.


Source: Mercom Go to
In Detail: Draft regulations Go to
Energy

Energy

India faces a complex energy challenge: it needs cheap and abundant energy to power high economic growth and lift its citizens into the middle class. But it also hopes to keep its commitments to the U.N. Climate Change Convention and achieve energy independence. India’s states have the resources to generate the energy India needs, but they take different approaches to fostering the growth of the industry. This section allows you to explore energy news from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s energy sector.

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Coal  •  Energy Efficiency  •  Energy-related Transportation  •  Nuclear  •  Oil and Gas  •  Power & Renewable Energy  •  Power  •  Renewables  • 

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Andhra Pradesh releases the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP) that aims to save 3.88 Million Tons of Oil Equivalent (MTOE) of energy across different sectors by 2030

Andhra Pradesh releases the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP) that aims to save 3.88 Million Tons of Oil Equivalent (MTOE) of energy across different sectors by 2030.


Source: The Hindu Go to
In Detail: Press Release (in Hindi) Go to

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) invites comments and objections on the APERC Transmission Licence Regulation, 2023, (AP-TLR), which aims to facilitate the entry of private companies into the power transmission business in the state

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) invites comments and objections on the APERC Transmission Licence Regulation, 2023, (AP-TLR), which aims to facilitate the entry of private companies into the power transmission business in the state. Stakeholders are required to submit their comments by November 7.


Source: The Hindu Go to
In Detail: Draft Go to

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) invites comments and objections on the APERC Transmission Licence Regulation, 2023, (AP-TLR)

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) invites comments and objections on the APERC Transmission Licence Regulation, 2023, (AP-TLR), which aims to facilitate the entry of private companies into the power transmission business in the state. Stakeholders are required to submit their comments by November 7.


Source: The Hindu Go to
In Detail: Draft regulation Go to

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) introduces amendments to the Renewable Power Purchase Obligation (RPO) Compliance

Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) introduces amendments to the Renewable Power Purchase Obligation (RPO) Compliance by Purchase of Renewable Energy/Renewable Energy Certificates Regulations, 2022, aiming to promote the use of open access electricity. As per the amendment, captive open access consumers can now count their purchases of renewable energy towards meeting their RPO.


Source: Solar Quarter Go to
In Detail: Regulations Go to

Related National Goals

U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project TrackerThere is currently no data available for Andhra Pradesh. (updated July 3, 2019)

Solar Performance Tracker — Andhra Pradesh reaches 4524.72MW (updated March 31, 2021)

Wind Performance Tracker — Andhra Pradesh achieves 4096.65MW (updated March 30, 2021)

Finance

Finance

Finance

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Andhra Pradesh passes the Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (GST) Amendment Bill

Andhra Pradesh passes the Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (GST) Amendment Bill. The amendment brings electronic and commercial operators (ECOs) under the ambit of GST and provides for the extension of deadline for tax payment.


Source: The Hans India Go to
In Detail: Andhra Pradesh GST (Second Amendment) Rules, 2023 Go to
Health

Health

While India’s healthcare system is expansive in terms of the number of beneficiaries covered, inequalities in access to high-quality yet affordable care continue to plague delivery systems and push citizens towards the more unregulated private sector. Similarly, while India’s National Health Policy of 2017 promises to reform this system, the responsibility to institute those reforms falls to the states who each have their own unique challenges and opportunities to meet the healthcare needs of their people. This section allows you to explore emerging healthcare policies and news covering new initiatives from India’s states and offers the Wadhwani Chair’s analysis of India’s healthcare sector.

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Andhra Pradesh approves a proposal to launch the second phase of “Jagananna Arogya Suraksha” scheme

Andhra Pradesh approves a proposal to launch the second phase of “Jagananna Arogya Suraksha” scheme from January 1. Under the scheme, the quota for free medical treatment has been enhanced to $3 million, and is applicable to everyone with an annual income of up to $6,014.25.


Source: Telangana Today Go to
In Detail: Jagananna Arogya Suraksha Guidelines Order Go to

Andhra Pradesh launches the “Jagananna Arogya Suraksha Program”

Andhra Pradesh launches the “Jagananna Arogya Suraksha Program”. Under the program, medical personnel will go door to door and conduct medical examinations for all participating 16 million families in the state and conduct seven types of medical tests over the course of 45 days.


Source: The Hans India Go to
In Detail: Press Release Go to

Andhra Pradesh launches the CM’s Family Doctor Program, under which the state will extend preventive healthcare in 10,032 village health clinics across the state

Andhra Pradesh launches the CM’s Family Doctor Program, under which the state will extend preventive healthcare in 10,032 village health clinics across the state.


Source: Indian Express Go to
In Detail: CM’s Family Doctor Program launch (Video) Go to

Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh ranks first and second respectively in NITI Aayog’s Progress on Sustainable Development Goals 2022 report for achieving highest percentage of households having health insurance


Source: The Hans India Go to
In Detail: Sustainable Development Goals–2022 report Go to
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

Industrial Policy and Business Regulations

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Odisha tops the ‘State Ranking Index for National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2022’, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The index was released by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.


Source: Business Standard Go to
In Detail: Press Release Go to
Infrastructure and Governance

Infrastructure and Governance

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Andhra Pradesh issues a notification for setting up new sub-districts in thirteen districts

Andhra Pradesh issues a notification for setting up new sub-districts in thirteen districts. Joint Sub-Registrar offices would be opened in the districts to expedite administration work, civil services, and registrations after the land resurvey.


Source: Telangana Today Go to
In Detail: Gazette Go to

Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign a $141.12-million loan to support the development of high-quality infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh

Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) sign a $141.12-million loan to support the development of high-quality infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh. The funding is to be used for the construction of roads, water supply systems and electricity distribution network in three industrial clusters in the state.


Source: Outlook Go to
In Detail: Press release Go to

Odisha tops the ‘State Ranking Index for National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2022’, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh. The index was released by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution.


Source: Business Standard Go to
In Detail: Press Release Go to
Land & Labor Laws

Land & Labor Laws

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Andhra Pradesh approves new industrial land allotment policy, which seeks to do away with the current land lease model, and introduce the sale deed system

Andhra Pradesh approves new industrial land allotment policy, which seeks to do away with the current land lease model, and introduce the sale deed system. The policy has been introduced with the aim to enable entrepreneurs to avail themselves of loans from financial institutions.


Source: KNN Go to

Andhra Pradesh approves new industrial land allotment policy

Andhra Pradesh approves new industrial land allotment policy, which seeks to do away with the current land lease model, and introduce the sale deed system. The policy has been introduced with the aim to enable entrepreneurs to avail themselves of loans from financial institutions.


Source: KNN Go to

Andhra Pradesh passes the Andhra Pradesh Guaranteed Pension System Bill-2023

Andhra Pradesh passes the Andhra Pradesh Guaranteed Pension System Bill-2023. Under the system, government employees will be eligible to avail 50 percent of the last drawn basic salary as their pension.


Source: The Hindu Go to
In Detail: AP Guaranteed Pension Scheme Go to

Andhra Pradesh amends the Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands (Prohibition of Transfers) Act, 1977

Andhra Pradesh amends the Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands (Prohibition of Transfers) Act, 1977, thereby conferring full rights to the people in possession of government assigned lands for more than 20 years.


Source: Hindustan Times Go to
In Detail: Cabinet Decision (in Telugu) Go to
Water & Sanitation

Water & Sanitation

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