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
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Size
62,922 sq. miles -
Population
54 million -
State GDP
$71.74 billion (USD) -
Legislative Assembly Seats
175
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Rajya Sabha Seats
11 -
Lok Sabha Seats
25 -
Party Affiliation
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP)
Climate Change
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Recent Articles
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
Posted on November 8, 2023Andhra 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 Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) issues the Draft Green Energy Open Access, Charges, and Banking Regulations, 2023
Posted on October 11, 2023Andhra 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.
Andhra Pradesh announces electricity tariffs for commercial and industrial consumers for the financial year 2022-23
Posted on April 13, 2022
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.
Subsectors
Coal • Energy Efficiency • Energy-related Transportation • Nuclear • Oil and Gas • Power & Renewable Energy • Power • Renewables •Recent Articles
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
Posted on November 8, 2023Andhra 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 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
Posted on November 1, 2023Andhra 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.
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) invites comments and objections on the APERC Transmission Licence Regulation, 2023, (AP-TLR)
Posted on November 1, 2023Andhra 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.
Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) introduces amendments to the Renewable Power Purchase Obligation (RPO) Compliance
Posted on July 26, 2023Andhra 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.
Related National Goals
U.S.–India Energy Cooperation Project Tracker — There 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
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Recent Articles
Andhra Pradesh passes the Andhra Pradesh Goods and Services Tax (GST) Amendment Bill
Posted on October 4, 2023Andhra 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.
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.
Recent Articles
Andhra Pradesh approves a proposal to launch the second phase of “Jagananna Arogya Suraksha” scheme
Posted on December 20, 2023Andhra 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.
Andhra Pradesh launches the “Jagananna Arogya Suraksha Program”
Posted on October 11, 2023Andhra 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.
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
Posted on April 12, 2023Andhra 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.
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
Posted on August 10, 2022
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
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Andhra Pradesh announces reintroduction of slab system in the granite industry and reduction of electricity charges for polishing units to boost the industry
Posted on August 31, 2022
Infrastructure and Governance
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Andhra Pradesh issues a notification for setting up new sub-districts in thirteen districts
Posted on June 28, 2023Andhra 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.
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
Posted on May 31, 2023Government 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.
Andhra Pradesh presents the State Budget 2023-24 with an outlay of $33.8 billion
Posted on March 22, 2023
Land & Labor Laws
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Recent Articles
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
Posted on November 8, 2023Andhra 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.
Andhra Pradesh approves new industrial land allotment policy
Posted on November 8, 2023Andhra 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.
Andhra Pradesh passes the Andhra Pradesh Guaranteed Pension System Bill-2023
Posted on October 4, 2023Andhra 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.
Andhra Pradesh amends the Andhra Pradesh Assigned Lands (Prohibition of Transfers) Act, 1977
Posted on July 19, 2023Andhra 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.
Water & Sanitation
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Andhra Pradesh introduces two farming support schemes relating to groundwater irrigation
Posted on October 6, 2020