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ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE - 3 DEVELOPMENT BOARD

SUNRISEANDHRA PRADESH CHANDRABABU NAIDU Chief Minister, concludes landmark visit to U.S, UAE & U.K

9 CM's US-UAE-UK Trip Days Five MoUs Engaging the Global Telugu Entrepreneur 3 77 Letters of Intent Network Nations Non-Residential Telugu 50,000 new jobs Community giving back envisaged to Janmabhumi 50 $10 billion investment Hon'ble CM Received Meetings interest generated Golden Peacock Award

US Page: 6 - 11 UAE Page: 12 - 23 UK Page: 23 - 32 ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 2

Foreword by Nara Chandrababu Naidu Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

internationally renowned World Food Prize-2017 laureate award ceremony event held in Des Moines, Iowa, on the sidelines of which I met with top agricultural scientists, food experts and representatives from top seed and agro companies over roundtables and one-on- one meetings. Andhra Pradesh Government focuses on accelerating agricultural growth, and farmers’ welfare. We are making efforts to transform Andhra Pradesh into a knowledge-based economy. I participated in a roundtable meeting with seed experts at the Iowa State University Seed Park. I also visited DuPont Pioneer, leading producer of hybrid seeds and genetically modified crops, as part of my goal to learn more about the latest technologies in the areas of seed quality, climate and soil management, crop genetics and farm productivity. I am focusing on technology to make agriculture profitable for my farmers. To achieve this we are collaborating with foreign investors to understand the best way to integrate technology with agriculture Nara Chandrababu Naidu for our developmental model. My government strongly believes that agricultural growth is only possible by combining advanced In October, I embarked on a nine day, three technology with effective policies. countries and seven city tour to the United States, United Kingdom and United Arab In the UK, receiving the Golden Peacock Global Award (Distinguished Emirates with my team of government officials Fellowship and Leadership Award) for leadership in Public Service from Andhra Pradesh and Team APEDB who & Economic Transformation presented by the Institute of Directors facilitate all of our engagements overseas. (IOD) in the United Kingdom was a win for my team and the state. I also gave my inputs to finalize the plan for Secretariat and Our trip was strategized, to focus on enabling Administrative offices in with Fosters + Partners was increased investment into the state, adopting crucial. The tour attracted huge investments especially in Dubai. I new technologies learning best practise from reminded my friends from the Telugu community to be proud of our friends overseas, re-engaging the Global their homeland Andhra Pradesh which is ranked number 1 in ease of Telugu Community, and reviewing the iconic doing business in and they supported me with overwhelming secretariat and other government office assurances. structures in Amravati at Foster + Partners. I think we did very well on all these fronts I am confident that Andhra Pradesh’s vision of being amongst India’s and I am especially pleased that the Andhra three best states by 2022, the best state by 2029 and a leading Pradesh government delegation came home global investment destination with sustained double digit growth with sustainable investments with significant trajectory by 2050 is inching closer and closer to fruition and we will employment generation. have to continue to together work for it. In the United States, I participated in the Make Andhra Pradesh your second home. Invest in Andhra Pradesh, and you will in turn be investing in India’s future, in a big way!

Messages from Ministers and Officials

Mr. Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, Minister for Finance & Planning, Commercial Tax & Legislative Affairs. The dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu has secured the state of Andhra Pradesh the title of one of the fastest growing economy in India with the growth outstripping the growth rate of the Indian economy. In the First Quarter of 2017, while India recorded a growth rate of 5.7%, Andhra Pradesh’s GSDP growth rate was at 11.72%. It is with the support of our domestic and foreign investors and collaborations that we are attempting to reduce the deficits and support large scale employment generation in the state. We intend to provide equal emphasis on investment generation and job creation. Mr. Yanamala Our state continue to sustain its efforts in achieving double digit growth through investment Ramakrishnudu promotions across the world. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 3

Dr P Narayana, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Urban Housing. Andhra Pradesh has adopted a citizens-first approach, with the common man’s happiness becoming central to our state’s transformation. The government is striving to build a new capital city in Amaravati, which is a first of its kind. The greenfields capital is being planned as a conglomerate of nine cities i.e., government city, finance city, tourism city, health city, electronic city, knowledge city, justice city, media city and sports city in addition to being an attractive investment destination for both overseas and domestic investors. We believe that the initiative is going to raise the bar for “happiness” among our citizens. Our visit to United Kingdom was a great opportunity to review the designs prepared by Foster + Partners for the AP Legislature and Secretariat in the capital city of Amaravati. Engaging with the investors also helped Dr. P Narayana understand the best practices on the municipal infrastructure in London.

Mr. S.P.Tucker, IAS (Rtd.), Executive Vice Chairman, APEDB and Former Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The State of Andhra Pradesh has conceived a grand vision; under the leadership of the Chief Minister we are translating this vision into reality by attracting potential investments that generate jobs and establish strategic collaborations. The preparation that has gone into organising and facilitating Chief Minister led visits to the U.S., UK, and UAE, was rigorous and result oriented. The precision with which the key stakeholders were handled, enables the state to build a country-specific strategy for future visits and also standardised collaboration with other countries. The exposure enables development of institutional structures that integrate the investment across sectors and departments. S.P. Tucker, IAS (Rtd.) The 9-day visit has permuted strong network that translated into prodigious Investment interest. The system has been operationalised to accelerate investment intents generated,transforming physical Infrastructure and human capital of the state.

Mr. J. Krishna Kishore, IRS., CEO APEDB. The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh is a visionary leader and he is determined to have the state of Andhra Pradesh achieve its full potential with sustained double digit growth. This particular trip was extremely crucial. It was at a time when the engagement between U.S.- India, India-UAE and India-UK are gaining momentum. Through the engagements, we are expected to generate over $ 10 + billion investment into Andhra Pradesh. APEDB is now working with various task forces and the APEDB to help ground these projects. The J. Krishna Kishore, IRS World Bank report for 2016 has ranked AP as the number 1 state in the Ease of Doing business and we intend to hold this achievement through our efforts.

Dr. Parakala Prabhakar, Communications Advisor. Our dynamic Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu embraces Andhra Pradesh’s role as an enabler for India’s future, and builds an economy that prioritizes real time governance and development. All the Chief Minister’s overseas engagements are purposeful to achieve a perfect balance of bilateral meetings, corporate governance and networking with non-resident Telugu communities. This tour helped forward the CM’s vision of channeling global technological advances to make agriculture profitable in the State. Further, the agreement with Iowa to set up a Mega Seed Park in and the Agtech Summit hosted in Vizag this November where we had Bill Gates in participation added to the momentum of this trip. Dr. Parakala Prabhakar

Mr. Ajay Jain, IAS., - Principal Secretary-Energy. Andhra Pradesh is the most investor friendly state in India. Highlighting the opportunity overview of Andhra Pradesh, especially in connectivity, industrial infrastructure and power sector, find resonance in the CM's speeches and presentations, in many ways CM Naidu helped Andhra Pradesh renew vows with US, UK and UAE. As well as we deepen our ties of, shared values and common interest, Andhra Pradesh’s will continue to acquire Ajay Jain, IAS increased FDI in the state from these countries.

Mr. Sai Prasad, IAS., Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister. The government of Andhra Pradesh has big dreams to build our Greenfield Capital, Amravati as a global city of the future. We are confident that the state will strive to adhere to the vision of the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and emerge as the most developed state of India by 2029. Investments are critical to economic growth and focused efforts are an imperative to drive growth in chosen sectors of the economy and provide convenience to the investing community. Travelling to U.S., UK and UAE, CM Naidu focused this time primarily on technology in agriculture in addition to IT & ITES breaching collaborations on both knowledge sharing, skill development, and resource Sai Prasad, IAS management and investment for sustainable economic development in Andhra Pradesh. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 4

NRT (Non- Residential Telugu) Community welcomed Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to Dubai in October, 2017 with overwhelming support and promise to help develop the people's capital of Amaravati. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 5

NRT (Non- Residential Telugu) Community welcomed Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu to Dubai in October, 2017 Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu interacted with NRTs community in Dubai. During the intraction, Chief Minister with overwhelming support and promise to help develop the people's capital of Amaravati. appricated Mr. Vemula Ravi Kumar and other NRT leaders for thier efforts in development of "Matrubhumi" ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 6

Chief Minister recognizes the role of Global Telugu Entrepreneurs in Andhra Pradesh’s development story

New York, Chicago, and Iowa to and the need to build inclusive meet several business, political, civic partnerships with development society, education and economic agencies, governments, and leaders and influencers, and the international organizations. Urging Telugu community who the GTEN members to support AP’s have always warmed the Andhra development initiatives, the CM called Pradesh Chief Minister’s heart with for collaborations in skill development their overwhelming support. and promoted knowledge transfer. Members of the Global Telugu Entrepreneur Another important effort the CM Network (GTEN) met Chief Minister GTEN Network to be strengthened Chandrababu Naidu in Chicago to further empower seeked GTEN support was sharing The first meeting of the US leg was of best practices to drive trade The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh with the Global Telugu Entrepreneur and investments in the state more N. Chandrababu Naidu embarked on Network (GTEN) in Chicago where bullishly. a three-nation, nine-day, tour of the discussions were held on the priorities The key takevaways of the meeting US, UAE and UK aimed at mobilizing and preferred opportunities for the included decisions to expand the the global investor community and Global Telugu Diaspora in several GTEN network, to strengthen positioned the state of Andhra key sectors such as Agriculture economic ties with AP by engaging top Pradesh as the most favourable and food processing, logistics and executives of the group, finalization investment destination in India. warehousing, automobiles and auto- of AI Cloud Hub Policy and facilitating Leading a high-level delegation of components, IT& ITES, technology a presence for leading IT behemoths government officials. Chief Minister and tech-enabled entrepreneurial ZOHO, Nutanix, CISCO, Google and started the first leg of his three- sectors, education, energy etc. others in Andhra Pradesh. nation tour in the U.S. In the United Several ideas were exchanged States, the CM travelled across on sectoral policy mapping Chief Minister appreciates the role of "500 IT companies set to make AP their base by 2018" Chief Minister in Chicago

The Chief Minister led a high level infrastructure will be in place at The Chief Minister also encouraged delegation met with representatives both cities by the end of 2018 the NRI (Non-Resident Indians) of various IT companies and to enable IT companies set up community to contribute to AP’s members of TANA (Telugu offices and commence operations. progress and play a role in the Association of North America) in The Chief Minister also declared development of their home state. Chicago. that his target was to ensure at The response was fantastic as over least 500 IT companies set up The Chief Minister invited investers 450 NRIs expressed interest to offices in AP. Responding to the from the IT fraternity and assured full invest in AP, while at least 100 NRIs Chief Minister’s invitation, 60 IT cooperation to companies coming were keen on entering into a MoU companies expressed interest to forward to set up their businesses with the Government of Andhra invest in various sectors including in AP. Articulating his vision for the Pradesh and over 77 Letters of Business Process Management, Intents were submitted at meeting. state, he said that he hopes to see Software Development and IT Representatives of TANA met the and the new capital services. This initiative will lead to Chief Minister and proposed to invest city of Amaravati emerge as major direct employment for 8000 people USD 2 million to construct a TANA IT hubs. and indirect employment for 20,000 Bhavan in Amaravati. TANA has He assured that full- spectrum people. been involved in conducting various philanthropic initiatives like the 5K run in 20 cities in the United States. The TANA members informed the Chief Minister that the proceeds of the 5K run would be deployed for various development programs in Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu interacted with the Telugu Association of North America the state of Andhra Pradesh. (TANA) and other representatives from IT companies in Chicago ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 7

DuPont Pioneer's R&D to help Andhra Pradesh's farmers maximize farm productivity

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Andhra Pradesh delegates interacted with representatives of DuPont in IOWA, United States

The high-level delegation of Andhra well as forage additives apart from on potential collaborations in R&D Pradesh met representatives of providing a variety of services. and hybrid technology for high quality DuPont Pioneer, at its research corn, soybean, sorghum, sunflower, APEDB and DuPont Pioneer to facility in IOWA, USA. Global Vice alfalfa, canola, wheat, rice, cotton, explore collaborations in hybrid President of DuPont Pioneer, Brad technology to enhance agricultural pearl millet and mustard seeds. The Lance enlightened the delegation yield for farmers meeting established a platform for on DuPont Pioneer’s research The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh sustained engagement as DuPont projects and international business and his team sought to understand Pioneer offered to support AP presence. With operations in over gene editing technology and the in developing and distributing high 90 countries, DuPont Pioneer is the influence of seeds, climate and soil quality cereals and additives besides largest producer of hybrid seeds management on farm productivity. sharing its expertise to extend a for agriculture and creates solutions The team spent significant time variety of services for the benefit by bringing innovative science to in acquiring the insights vital to of farmers in AP. it was agreed address challenges faced by the maximizing productivity for farmers that DuPont Pioneer’s Research farmers. DuPont Pioneer also in Andhra Pradesh. A key task on develops and distributes high quality the agenda was to explore potential and Development insights would be corn, soybean, sorghum, sunflower, collaborative opportunities between made available for farmers from the alfalfa, canola, wheat, rice, cotton, DuPont Pioneer and Government of state of AP to help them maximize pearl millet and mustard seeds as AP. Extensive discussions were held productivity. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 8

Chandrababu Naidu deep-dives to understand technology used for modernized farm-machinery in IOWA, United States

AP’s delegation led by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in a modernized the Virtual Reality Applications centre: farm-machine in Iowa VRAC at Iowa State Univesity

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu along with AP's delegation visited the Virtual Reality Application Centre and Iowa University field Kimberley Kay Reynolds, Governor of Iowa, lauds the Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu for his intensive Food Security initiatives in Andhra Pradesh

During our Honorable Chief Minister’s visit to the United States, the CM made a courtesy call on Ms. Kimberley Kay Reynolds (Kim Reynolds) Governor of Iowa state. The governor praised CM Naidu on his efforts towards eradicating hunger and ensuring food security for Andhra Pradesh. CM Chandrababu Naidu meets Governor of Iowa state, Kim Reynolds ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 9

'IOWA round table for agricultural reforms' showcases and references Andhra Pradesh's Mega Seed Park

CM Chandrababu Naidu and AP Delegation met Agricultural scientists at IOWA Round Table in the U.S. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu good quality, disease resistant and knowledge partners across the Naidu along with a delegation from high yielding seeds, which will benefit globe and attract investments from Andhra Pradesh participated in not only farmers in Andhra Pradesh, seed companies to further empower a roundtable discussion at the but also other parts of India and the Mega Seed Park project. Iowa State University (ISU) on Asia. The Investment in the park by The CM endorsed the university’s Deepavali day in October 2017. the developers and by over 100 seed cooperation in bringing advanced The Chief Minister was welcomed manufacturing companies from technology to the state and support by Mr. Bill Northey, Secretary of India and abroad , are expected to in facilitating collaborations with Agriculture, Iowa and Professor be over US Dollar One Billion. the best agricultural research Manjit Misra, Director Seed Science The Mega Seed Park will also seek institutions. Observing that seed Center, following which, there was to integrate the synergies of about security is important to ensure deliberation on collaborations to 2,50,000 stakeholders including food security, CM stated that “Our increase farm productivity and yield seed producing farmers, agriculture aim is to not only help produce in Andhra Pradesh. Prof.Greg Luecke, students and others. The Seed Park high quality seed for the state, but Associate Professor in Virtual Reality will have a center for excellence also to export to the world. AP is Application Centre at Iowa State and innovation bringing the world's blessed with good water, power, University and Prof. James Oliver, best practices in Agriculture, for soil, climate and progressive, hard- Director, Virtual Reality Applications the benefit of farming community. working farmers. We need to create Centre took the Chief Minister and For the first time in India, common a knowledge bank that can leverage his team through a tour of the facilities for quality testing, the current infrastructure we have in Virtual Reality Application Centre. equipment sharing etc will be place including real- time monitoring and discussed the status of the established, which will bring down the of rainfall / ground water / moisture, Mega Seed Park Project, in Kurnool costs significantly. drone surveillance for testing soil District of Andhra Pradesh which quality and pest management and is being established as a result of Prof. Dileep Kumar Guntuku, Global other technologies.” an MOU that has been signed in Programme Leader at ISU, delivered November 2016 between Andhra a detailed presentation on the work Pradesh Economic Development so far on the Seed Park and its value The Chief Minister, instead Board and Iowa State University, chain which allows one to enter the of the normal practice of which is arguably the most reputed park with a germplasm and leave celebrating the important institution in USA , in the field of with a seed packet. He opined that festival Deepavali with Agriculture Science and Research. seed policies and regulations must family, spent the day in Iowa Prof Norman Borlaug, the father be extensively discussed and worked studying the best practices in of the Green Revolution in India and upon to allow the seed industry to field of agriculture. The Chief many eminent agriculture scientists prosper. Minister said that the sparkle are associated with Iowa. of happiness in the eyes of As the meeting drew to a close, farmers is real Deepavali for The Mega Seed Park is expected to CM announced his intent to focus him. be a major fulcrum for developing on initiatives to associate potential ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 10

The Chief Minister seeks collaboration between the United States and Andhra Pradesh in the agricultural Sector

The US-India Strategic Partnership of Agriculture, U.S. India Foundation, has demonstrated leadership in the Forum (USISPF) in conjunction GrainPro, Pioneer, and the Global Indian food and agriculture industry with the IOWA State University Food Banking Network. with progressive initiatives such as hosted a roundtable lunch in Des Andhra Pradesh’s leadership in setting up of Mega Food Parks and Moines, Iowa for Chief Minister, Nara Indian food and agriculture industry several cold storage facilities," In his Chandrababu Naidu. The special acknowledged welcome remarks, CM Naidu added, session was organized to encourage Mukesh Aghi, President of USISPF "Agricultural cooperation between discussions between the Chief introduced the Chief Minister at the United States and Andhra Minister and various companies the roundtable, saying, "There are Pradesh will a healthy exchange of from the agricultural sector in the great opportunities for collaboration technical knowledge and expertise United States attending the World between the United States and that would in turn boost agricultural Food Prize event. Andhra Pradesh. The state of AP production.” Earlier in the trip, CM Naidu was invited to attend the World Food Prize Nobel Laureate event. Participants in the event included members of the Indian government and representatives from U.S. Industry and organizations including John Deere, PepsiCo, U.S. Department Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu participated in a special session US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) focusing on the agriculture sector. Mr. Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, Dr. Parakala Prabhakar and CEO, APEDB were present. Chief Minister Naidu calls to focus on technology and innovation for sustaining agriculture at the World Food Prize Laureate Award ceremony

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of into a knowledge-based economy, Nara Chandrababu Naidu was the African Development Bank, was with an expansion of horticulture invited to attend the internationally felicitated as the 2017 World Food by following efficient cropping renowned World Food Prize Prize Laureate. practices,” CM Naidu added. Laureate Award ceremony in Des On the sidelines of the award The Iowa University and the Moines, Iowa, United States, where ceremony honorable Chief Minister Government of Andhra Pradesh he represented India. met with top agricultural scientists, also organized a special session Earlier 2017 in the month of May, food experts and representatives on agriculture as part of the World Iowa State University representative from top seed and agro companies Food Prize proceedings. Informing Mr. Dileep Kumar called on the Chief to learn more about best global the audience that the Government Minister at his residence and handed practices in the field of agriculture of AP is ready to utilize advanced him the invitation. and allied industries. technologies to enhance profitability The World Food Prize is the foremost The Chief Minister reiterated that he of the agriculture sector in the state, international award recognizing the aims to make Andhra Pradesh the the Chief Minister said, "We’ve saved achievements of individuals who most advanced agricultural state lakhs of acres of crop by inter-linking have advanced human development in the country. “The government rivers; a first-of-its-kind initiative by improving the quality, quantity or believes that agricultural growth is in the country. As the new state availability of food in the world. The only possible by combining advanced of Andhra Pradesh is agriculture- Prize was founded in 1986 by Dr. technology with effective policies.” dependent, we are undertaking Norman E. Borlaug, recipient of the a host of initiatives to leverage “Government’s primary focus is on 1970 Nobel Peace Prize. Since then, technology for the benefit of our accelerating agricultural growth, and the World Food Prize has honored farmers.” farmers’ welfare. We are making outstanding individuals who have efforts to transform Andhra Pradesh made vital contributions the world. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 11

Andhra Pradesh to play a crucial role in the Global Consortium of Knowledge for Agriculture

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister also turned to a proposal submitted N. Chandrababu Naidu met with by the AP Government to promote Professor Louise O. Fresco who is collaboration between WUR and the President of the Wageningen AP on several areas including University & Research Executive the constitution of a Agriculture Board. The tour that targeted Knowledge Consortium and at cementing economic ties and cooperation in making farming an cooperation between US and the attractive and lucrative profession Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu interacted state of Andhra Pradesh (AP). The for the millennial farmers in AP. with Prof. L.O. Fresco at Wageningen meeting with WUR was aimed at University & Research in USA. MoU to be inked between inducting Andhra Pradesh into the between Wageningen University Wageningen and APEDB and the state of AP. It was decided global knowledge consortium for During the meeting, the CM highlighted that the deliverables and the scope agriculture, agri- business, aqua the need for a global consortium of the MoU and specific areas of and organic farming. The meeting of knowledge in agriculture sector cooperation would be developed which was held in the Wageningen and added that AP will hugely jointly, and a proposal is to be University chamber was headed by benefit from a collaboration with submitted, following which the MoU Prof. Fresco where, a wide range of Wageningen University. As an will be signed. ideas and thoughts on cooperation outcome of the meeting, a decision were exchanged. The discussions was taken to forge an MoU signing Andhra Pradesh ties up with Maharishi University to increase Organic Farming in the state

The prolific two-day U.S. tour of located in Fairfield, Iowa. Founded cultivation and said: “Organic farming the Andhra Pradesh Government in 1973 by Maharishi Mahesh is gaining popularity in AP too with culminated into a highly productive Yogi the organization features a over two lakh farmers in the state meeting with top officials of "consciousness-based education" engaged in organic farming.” Maharishi University. With an system that includes the practice Meeting with Mr. John Hagelin, emphasis on attracting investments of the Transcendental Meditation President of Maharishi University and forging knowledge collaborations technique. It is said to offer a "whole- and Mr. Bill Godstein, Dean of Global particularly in the farming sector, system approach" that aims to move Development Legal Counsel at Andhra Pradesh team spearheaded beyond the library and classroom Maharishi University, the CM also by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu settings and engage students in a brought up the innovative concept Naidu interacted with top officials of personal journey of evolution and of Zero-Budget Natural Farming Maharishi University of Management. growth through meditation and an popularized by Subash Palekar. organic, vegetarian food program. Maharishi University of Management He requested that a team of (MUM), formerly Maharishi The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister experts from Maharishi University International University, is an said that AP is keen on promoting be deputed to Andhra Pradesh for American non-profit university cost effective technology for organic identifying areas of mutual interest in agriculture. He also sought deeper collaborations between Maharishi University and AP in initiating farmer’s training in cost-effective organic cultivation. The university expressed interest in training the farmers of AP in low cost organic farming. Dr. Dileep, Global Program Leader of Iowa State University was nominated to coordinate with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Mr. John Hagelin, President and Mr. Bill Godstein, Dean Maharishi University of Management of Global Development at Maharshi University. to take the initiative forward. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 12

Andhra Pradesh CM seeks eternal blessings for the State of Andhra Pradesh at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

CM recorded his message in the visitor book: “I’m blessed that I could visit this mosque. I prayed to Allah that my state Andhra Pradesh and my people have his blessings eternally!” ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 13

Invites business leaders in Dubai to invest in Andhra Pradesh

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, included four meetings with Cabinet BLF to invest in Aandhra Pradesh Nara Chandrababu Naidu led a high Ministers of UAE, four business and l Four MoUs were signed with a level delegation from Government of community roundtables and thirteen proposed investment of USD 7.5 Andhra Pradesh on a three-day tour one-on- one meetings. billion of the United Arab Emirates. The In the Business Meet hosted by l Prominent members of the delegation comprising of Yanamala Business Leaders Forum (BLF), BLF displayed keen interest in Ramakrishnudu, Minister for UAE, the Chief Minister delivered investing in Andhra Pradesh: The Finance and Planning, Commercial an elaborate presentation on the Rigid Group (Food Processing, Legislative Affairs, Dr. P Narayana, rich investments opportunities the Hospitality and Manufacturing), Minister for Municipal Administration state of Andhra Pradesh offers ESPA Group - (Manufacturer of and Urban Development, Urban to prospective entrepreneurs. industrial pumps), Danube Group Housing, Dr. Parakala Prabhakar, Encouraging participants to (Building Materials) and Malabar Advisor (Communications), P. Sai consider investing in the state, Gold and Diamonds. Prasad, IAS, Principal Secretary to he also stressed on the fact that l BLF disclosed a fund of USD 500 Chief Minister, APEDB CEO Krishna infrastructure, retail, hospitality and million committed to invest in India Kishore, Ajay Jain, IAS Principal food processing industries are the with equity participation from Secretary-Energy Infrastructure focus industries. The meeting was identified, strategic, local partners. and Investment, Soloman Arokiaraj attended by leading industrialists IAS, Secretary Industries aimed at l The Chief Minister suggested including Dr. Ram Buxani, Chairman, fortifying the state’s network with constitution of a working group ITL Cosmos Group, Mr. Paras the entrepreneurial community with strategies chalk ed out to Shahdadpuri, Chairman, Nikai Group in UAE and promote Andhra facilitate BLF's investments in of Companies, Mr. Sudesh Aggarwal, Pradesh as a potential investment Andhra Pradesh. Monthly review Chairman, ITEC & GRP Group of destination. The delegation held meetings between BLF members Industries, Ms. Sripriyaa Kumaria, extensive meetings with diverse and the AP delegation will be held Director General of ITEC and Mr. BR investor groups in the Government to expedite the process. Shetty, Chairman, NMC Healthcare. and private sectors. The tour

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu along with AP’s delegations interacted with business leaders in Dubai. CM presented on the investment opportunities offered by AP. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 14

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu overwhelmed by the support from Non Resident Telugu (NRT) community in Dubai during his public address

of their respective native villages in Andhra Pradesh “for the greater good of their home state.” The Chief Minister declared that regular and direct flights from Amaravati to Emirates will be launched soon to ensure improved connectivity for the benefit of all business travelers and regular commuters. Discussing his earnest plan to Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu flanked by Indian performing artists at a alleviate the problems faced by traditional cultural showcase by NRT community in Dubai. many NRTs from Andhra Pradesh through the AP Migrants Welfare The State of Andhra Pradesh under Making a strong case for Andhra Development Policy, the Chief the visionary leadership of honorable Pradesh as the ideal investment Minister said that his government is Chief Minister Chandrababu destination, the Chief Minister urged studying the problems of this large Naidu takes the welfare, growth the NRT community to actively community in the Gulf region and has and empowerment of the NRTs explore investment opportunities, already earmarked a fund of Rs. 40 as seriously as any other group assuring them of swift project crores to implement various policies domiciled within Andhra Pradesh. approvals and a supportive for the over 25 lakh beneficiaries. The CM views the Non-Resident approach to processing of proposals. Telugus a natural extension and an The proceedings were enlivened Underlining the importance of this integral part of Andhra Pradesh and with a spectacular cultural initiative, the Chief Minister said that its overall growth and development. showcase by Dubai-based Telugu a dedicated Business Leaders Forum performers. Ministers of Andhra On his first day in Dubai, the would be hosted every month to Pradesh Government P. Narayana Chief Minister addressed the NRT facilitate and support all investment (Municipal Administration and community and encouraged NRT proposals received from the NRT Urban Development), Yanmala entrepreneurs to invest in the state. community in Dubai. He also urged Ramakrishnudu (finance) and The Chief Minister further reminded the affluent NRTs who had come Kollu Ravindra (Law & Justice, Skill them about their deep-rooted from Kuwait, Dubai, Bahrain and Abu Development, Youth, Sport) also connection with their homeland in Dhabi to hear his remarks to play participated in the event. Andhra Pradesh he stated, “It is a a pro- active role in development matter of great pride that your state Andhra Pradesh has been ranked as No. 1 state in Ease of Doing Business in India.” Dwelling on the wealth of opportunities beckoning prospective entrepreneurs, he said that Andhra Pradesh is a power-surplus state with a conducive business environment with investor-friendly policies to support establishment and growth of businesses. Laying emphasis on his government’s pro- investor approach, he said that Andhra Pradesh is committed to creating an enabling business environment for all. Non- Residential Telugu Community in Dubai attended the NRT-event on the arrival of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 15 Renewed thrust on Aviation academy in also discussed the important Visakahapatnam, Fly Dubai flight investment plans of Aviation City aviation & Logistics at AP LLP. He met with H.E. Dr. Mohammed The vital agenda of the meeting Al Zarooni, Director General of Dubai Infrastructure being a priority sector, was the proposal to establish a Airport Free Zone (DAFZA), and the AP delegation led by Chief “Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul” Raza Murad Hussain, VP and CEO of Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met (MRO) facility and an Aviation Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), - Chord with the leading aviation companies Academy at Visakhapatnam. The Group and Aniyan Kutty, Managing in UAE. The Chief Minister called Chief Minister remarked that AP Director of Clarion Shipping. During on the leadership of the Emirates was strategically positioned in South the meeting, Aviation City LLP Group and invited them to explore Asia and the State’s major cities expressed interest in developing an strategic investments into the State such as Amaravati, and Aero City Hub spread across 10,000 of Andhra Pradesh. Visakhapatnam allowed for easy acres of land in AP at an estimated connectivity to Dubai. Mr. Kazim investment of USD 7.5 billion with During the interactions with Mr. appreciated Mr. Naidu’s instrumental a potential to generate direct Ghaith Al-Ghaith, CEO Fly Dubai role in establishing Emirates Airline’s employment for 15,000 people and and Mr. Adnan Kazim, Divisional operation in during his indirect employment for an additional Senior Vice President of Strategic earlier tenure as the CM of unified 5000. The integrated Aero City Planning, Revenue optimization and Andhra Pradesh and promised to Project would include Domestic and Aero Political Affairs at Emirates, the work on the fresh proposals. As Cargo Airlines, Logistics Park/Special CM outlined AP’s ongoing initiatives the meeting drew to a close, both Economic Zone, an MRO, Parts aimed at augmenting the business parties finalized plans to initiate manufacturing, Airport, Education environment and positioned the work on the proposed Aviation and Training Centre and a state- state as a destination for building Academy in Visakhapatnam. As part of-the-art Aerospace Hub/Aviation an Integrated Logistics Hub. The of the discussions to improve air Park. , Visakhapatnam Chief Minister also stated that connectivity between UAE and AP, and Tirupati are being considered Andhra Pradesh is developing it was mutually agreed that a Fly as potential sites for the Aero City extensive infrastructure to promote Dubai flight would be initiated from project. It was agreed that the chord Civil Aviation and Aerospace. The Dubai to either Vijayawada or Vizag. group, with support from APDEB discussions also dwelt on Emirates would commence work on the Airlines establishing connectivity MoU inked for USD 5.5 bn ‘Aviation project feasibility and submit the from Vijayawada to Dubai. City Project’ DPR to Government of AP in early Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu 2018.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu along with AP’s delegation interacted with Mr. Ghaith Al-Ghaith, CEO Fly Dubai and Mr. Adnan Kazim, Divisional Senior Vice-President of Strategic Planning at Emirates Group ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 16

Andhra Pradesh & DP World set up a Joint Working Group to boost investments in infrastructure & logistics

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and his team interacted with Mr. Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the group Chairman and CEO of DP World.

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu expertise to the state. willingness to bring their expertise interacted with Mr. Sultan Ahmed in Inland waterways for projects in Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Big boost to investments in Maritime Andhra Pradesh. He also expressed CEO of DP World; a global leader and Logistics his desire to work with the Chief in maritime logistics. Elaborating A core team of facilitators from Minister while indicating DP World’s on the vast array of investment the Andhra Pradesh Economic interest in acquiring a stakes in opportunities Andhra Pradesh has Development Board (APEDB) Gangavaram Port and building a to offer in the areas of marine trade, led by CEO, Mr. J Krishna Kishore Free-Zone similar to Jebel Ali. The ports, logistics and inland waterways. presented on the investment meeting ended with the constitution The Chief Minister stressed on AP’s opportunities in the state highlighting of a Joint Working Group to geographical advantages, stating the strategic location of Andhra explore investment opportunities that it has the second longest Pradesh that enables it to act as a in Ports and Free-Zones. A special coastline in India with 974 km and natural gateway to the east making taskforce would be entrusted with enjoys a pre-eminent logistics edge it the hub of growth geographies of the responsibility of structuring the with two corridors - Vizag tomorrow. Further among all of the project options including a Logistics Industrial Corridor and Chennai maritime states in India, Andhra Park, Industrial Park, Port, Inland Industrial Corridor, and Pradesh has the most robust port Waterways, Air Cargo facility and two dedicated freight corridors infrastructure with a major port in Logistics University, with a report to (-Vijayawada and East Coast Vishakhapatnam and 14 subsidiary be submitted to the AP government. DFC) passing through its territory. ports in Krishnapatnam, , The Taskforce would also focus on As Andhra Pradesh is currently in Gangavaram, , plans for developing an Integrated the process of developing inland Bheemunipatnam etc. Financial City similar to Gujarat waterways, the Chief Minister urged The Chairman of DP World, Mr. International Finance Tech-city. Mr. Sulayem to bring DP World’s Sulayem World expressed his ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 17

Evolving Healthcare : Leaving no one behind

Healthcare, being a key focus area Limited presented an overview million). The proposed project has of the Andhra Pradesh Government, of his Group’s portfolio and their the potential to generate direct the Chief Minister Chandrababu presence in the Gulf Cooperation employment for at least 750 people Naidu is keen on making Andhra Council (GCC) region to the Chief in Andhra Pradesh. Pradesh reduce import dependency Minister, and expressed interest on both medications as well as in establishing their footing in UAE mulls agro-commodities medical equipment in the Pharma Andhra Pradesh. The Chief Minister logistics hub in Andhra Sector. suggested that they should pursue In Abu Dhabi, the Chief Minister had a setting-up a healthcare facility either breakfast meeting with Dr. BR Shetty, The CM in this regard met with the in Visakhapatnam or Amaravati. Chairman, NMC Healthcare, H.E. top management of established Following the discussions, APEDB Mahmood Ebraheem Al Mahmood, healthcare groups, Aster DM assured support to Aster DM CEO of ADS Holding and Director,ADIA, Healthcare Limited and MTKN Group in facilitating its healthcare Mubadala and ADNOC, H.E. Nasser Group in two separate one-on- investments in AP. Al Nowais, Chairman, Rotana Group one meetings in Dubai and Abu and Ms. ShaikhaNowais, Director Dhabi respectively to mobilize USD 60 million wellness project in (Audit), Rotana Group. ADS Holdings investments to the state especially AP to generate 750+ employments discussed ways to ensure food in the Healthcare Sector. The locally security and a range of investment Chief Minister presented the vast On the third day of the UAE tour, proposals including setting up of opportunities that Andhra Pradesh in Abu Dhabi, the CM met Sheikh an Agro-Commodities Logistics offers in the healthcare sector Mohammed Bin Thanovn Al Nehyan Hub, Beach-Corridor Road Project and promised full support from his of MTKN Group, Mr. Ali Jaber Mubarak and Hospitality assets at AP. The government to facilitate projects Al Ahbabi, General Manager, the discussions also included initiatives during the meeting. Private Office for Sheikh Mohammed related to the development of the Bin Tahnovn Al Nehyan and Ms. Andhra Pradesh has an integrated Financial City at Amaravati. The AP Jayaprada, Director - MTKN pharma city in Atchutapuram, an Delegation wrapped up the meeting Commercial Investment Limited. integrated biocity in Nakkapali, an with an assurance to follow-up on The Group expressed their interest exclusive pharma fermentation all the initiatives discussed with ADS to invest in the wellness space in AP zone in and a veterinary Holdings including hospitality projects, with an initial outlay of approximately biotechnology cluster in . export of AP’s agricultural produce USD 60 million. Spread over two to UAE and logistics support to ship Mr. Anoop Moopen, Non- Executive facilities in Visakhapatnam (USD food products to UAE through ports. Director, Aster DM Healthcare 10 million) and Amaravati (USD 50

Visual representation from open sources ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 18

Andhra Pradesh to facilities in public places, ensure listed out notes of all success stories effective complaint registration and and the best practices implemented take a leaf out of responsive Grievance Redressal in UAE by the Happiness Ministry to Systems. support Andhra Pradesh formulate UAE’s ‘Happiness its own ‘Department of Happiness’ The Minister offered to work with in order to aid the CM appoint a Book’ Andhra Pradesh in sharing the Chief Happiness and Positivity (H&P) best practices adopted by the UAE officer for everydepartment. The The Andhra Pradesh government’s Government in promoting happiness Happiness & Positivity officers would ‘Sunrise AP Vision 2029' includes using both traditional and innovative be entrusted with the responsibility focus on psychological well-being, methods of re-engineering customer service health, education, etc. Chief Happiness and Positivity in their respective departments. Indicating the importance to Officer for Every Department in AP The CM asserted that Happiness happiness, the CM met with Her Andhra Pradesh has got 72nd place must be embraced as a lifestyle and Excellency Ohood Bint Khalfan Al in the World Happiness Index 2017, added: H&P will be inculcated in work Roumi, the Minister of State for while India has ranked 122 among and measured across the state to Happiness and Wellbeing, UAE. 155 countries. ensure best results. Andhra Pradesh also intends to participate in the At the meeting, the CM discussed , one of the backward ‘Happiness Meet’ scheduled to be his initiatives in enabling a happy, districts in the state, has topped the held on February 10, 2018 in Dubai. inclusive, responsible and globally list of the Happiness Index, followed competitive State. Andhra Pradesh by West Godavari. The Chief Minister also had a luncheon is the second state in the country has figured last in the list. Sustainable at Abu Dhabi with H.E. Sheikh Nahyan after state of Madhya Pradesh to Development Solutions Network bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, The Cabinet have started a Happiness Index (SDSN) has been conducting the Member and Minister of Tolerance, Department. survey for World Happiness Index UAE and the CM also attended a The Chief Minister was briefed by since 2012. dinner meeting hosted by Mr. Yusuff Ali MA, Chairman and Managing the Minister on the importance that The Chief Minister wants to Director of Lulu Group in Abu Dhabi UAE places on enhancing the value further improve the state’s overall later the same day. systems, attitude of the populace Happiness Quotient. APEDB will be and UAE’s efforts to improve

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu along with AP’s delegations met with the Happiness Minister Ohoud Bint Khalfan AI Roumi in UAE. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 19

Spotlight on some key feats achived by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu in UAE

The Chief Minister Chandrababu designed to process at least two Burfield, Co-founder, 1776 DC. Ms. Naidu met with Mr. Saud Al-Arfaj, types of crude oil. Jude Hamod, Partnership Manager- Chairman, Al Arfaj Group Holding Dubai 1776, Ms. Spandand Palayup, Per initial discussions, the project is to Company (AGHC), K.S.C., Kuwait in Founder & CEO, ZoEasy and Mr. be located on the coast of AP with rail, Abu Dhabi and made a presentation Rajeshwar Prasad, CEO of RAK road, and port connectivity. As the on the rich investment opportunities Sovereign Holding LLC at Abu Dhabi. group is scouting for a local partner to and investor-friendly business the 1776 is a US-based accelerator assist in sales and marketing, AGHC climate in Andhra Pradesh. The and incubator; an initiative of the was advised during the meeting Chief Minister later met Mr. Nick UAE Prime Minister. ZoEasy is a to consider Haldia Petrochemicals. Robinson, Director of Duke LNG - a start-up which connects blue collar Al Arfaj group was also keen on Dubai-based maritime company job seekers across the world with exploring equity participation for the providing a range of maritime and employers in Dubai. Matching the skill Kakinada gas project. offshore support services, primarily, sets of job seekers with requirements development of LNG import and re- The meeting ended with two MoUs of the employer, ZoEasy ensures gasification infrastructure. The duo being signed between the Andhra smooth immigration process. During discussed the possibility of setting Pradesh Economic Development the meeting, several options were up an LNG terminal in Kakinada, Board and Al Arfaj Group Holding explored including establishing Andhra Pradesh. Company (AGHC), K.S.C., Kuwait operations in Visakhapatnam for formalizing the setting up of the ZoEasy to work more sustainable CM signs MoU with Al Arfaj Group refineries and petrochemicals in expediting the hassle-free to bring home to AP a Refinery and complex in Pradesh. immigration process. The meeting LNG Terminal The APEDB will also initiate and also discussed ways in which The Al Arfaj Group along with other expedite facilitation of the proposed ZoEasy may work with Overseas global companies proposed to jointly LNG Terminal of Duke LNG in Manpower Companies of Andhra invest in three greenfield refineries Kakinada. Pradesh (OMCAP) to facilitate job and petrochemical complexes in AP. opportunities in UAE. The fully integrated refinery will have UAE-bound Andhra-residents with a total refining capacity of 600,000 ZoEasy with hassle-free immigration barrels per day (bpd) and will be The AP delegation met Mr. Evan

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu along with AP’s delegations met Mr. Saud Al-Arfaj, Chairman, Al-Arfaj Group holding company in Abu Dhabi. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 20

APEDB signs pact with Al-Arfaj Group for LNG Terminal, Crude Oil Refinery & Petrochemical Complex

APEDB CEO Mr. J Krishna Kishore and Mr. Saud Al- Arfaj, Chairman, Al Arfaj Group Holding Company (AGHC), K.S. C.,Kuwait signed two MoUs with the intent of the latter for the establishment of a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal and a Greenfield crude oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh.

APEDB signs MoU for Aviation City Project with Aviation City LLP

APEDB CEO Mr. J Krishna Kishore and His Excellency Mohamed Abdeirahman Mohamed Al Zarooni of Aviation City LLP, Dubai signed an MoU titled Aviation City Project worth approximately USD 5.5 billion in direct investment. APEDB is thrilled to be the facilitating partner for this project where investing in phases Aviation City LLP will aid the creation of 15,000 direct jobs and 5,000 indirect jobs in Andhra Pradesh. The allotment of land for the Aviation City Project in Andhra Pradesh is estimated at 10,000 acres in all phases to build a unique ecosystem.

APEDB signs MoU with Bin Zayed Group for infrastructure development

APEDB's CEO Mr. J Krishna Kishore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mr. Midhat Kidwai, Group Managing Director of Bin Zayed Group, a leading business conglomerate in Dubai with both national and international interests on Infrastructure Projects. The MoU documented the intent of the Bin Zayed Group to invest USD 2 billion in Infrastructure Projects in Andhra Pradesh such as roads, ports, airports etc. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 21

APEDB signs MoU with MTKN Group

The Private office for Sheikh Mohammed Bin Tahnoon Al Nehayan (MTKN Group) signed an MoU with APEDB CEO Mr. J Krishna Kishore and Mr. Ali Jaber Mubarak Al Ahbabi, General Manager of MTKN Group. The agreement ensures direct investment to the State of Andhra Pradesh for Wellness Resort Projects, involving an investment of approximately $60 million. It is expected to generate 750 direct jobs and more in auxiliary industries. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Tahnoon Al Nehayan is the ruler’s representative of the Eastern Region of the United Arab Emirates and the former Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi.

APEDB signs MoU with Vedanta Resources Plc in London

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by APEDB CEO Mr. J.Krishna Kishore, and Mr. Kuldip Kaura CEO of Vedanta Resources Plc in London, United Kingdom. The Vedanta Resources is a London Stock Exchange listed, globally diversified natural resources company with interests in Zinc, Lead, Silver, Copper, Iron Ore, Aluminium, Power and Oil & Gas. Vedanta wishes to invest in setting up a Zinc Smelter unit in Visakhapatnam, and commission a research project for mapping of mining, granite and bauxite, to support the building of knowledge city in Amaravati. Vedanta Resources Plc further hopes to develop 100 Nand ghars and a Tirupati smart city in collaboration with ancillaries. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 22

AP Chief Minister meets top business leaders from ADIA, Mubadla, Phoenix Global & others in Dubai & Abu Dhabi to forge stronger and meaningful commitments between Andhra Pradesh & UAE

The Chief Minister along with his in identifying potential opportunities and Azure Power who are currently high-level delegation held fruitful and scope for partnerships. APEDB in the process of making substantial discussions with ADIA Group, is working on an actionable list of investments in the state. Mudabala Group and Phoenix investment-worthy assets and will With the Mubadala team showing present a curated scope for ADIA’s Global in Dubai and Abu Dhabi keen interest in investing in Andhra consideration. inviting business leaders to explore Pradesh, the meeting resulted in the opportunities for investment Proposed Petro-chemicals complex formulation of a taskforce to co- in the Sunrise State of Andhra in Kakinada evolve projects for Mubadala. Some Pradesh. In his meeting with H.E. In another productive meeting projects being strongly considered Khalil Mohammed Sharif Foulathi, with H.E. Homaid Al Shimmari, currently include a 5000 MW gas- Director, Abu Dhabi Investment Deputy Group CEO of Mubadala based plant and a Greenfield petro- Authority (ADIA), CM highlighted AP’s in Abu Dhabi, the Chief Minister chemicals complex in Kakinada. A progressive governance initiatives, underscored Andhra Pradesh’s food processing plant in Andhra its reputation as a best state in growing stature as an ideal global Pradesh is in its early stages of India in Ease of Doing Business business destination. Following discussion. investment climate. The double digit a presentation by the Mubadala The Chief Minister also met the team growth curve in Andhra Pradesh for Group on their diversified business of Phoenix Global DMCC comprising two consecutive years, and a 11.72 interests includes Aerospace and Mr. Gaurav Dhawan, Executive percent GSDP growth in the first Defence, Healthcare, ICT, Metals and Chairman, Mr. Eklavya Chandra, quarter of 2017 were highlighted as Mining, Infrastructure, Oil Exploration, Executive Director and Mr. Indu Mouli, indicators for investment potential in Refining, Renewable Energy and CEO, SMEG DMCC in Dubai. The CM the state. Discussing the tremendous Logistics, Mr. Naidu suggested requested Phoenix Global to explore prospects in the Greenfields capital strategic investment opportunities opportunities in the food processing city of Amaravati and along with for the group in renewable energy sector in AP. The company offered the beach corridor which is to be and food processing in Andhra to set up a 400 MT per day capacity Pradesh. connected to all ports in AP, the CM modern rice mill adjacent to the drew ADIA team’s attention to the Referring to the world’s largest single Kakinada port near Samalkota in wide scope for strategic projects location solar park of 1000 MW which Andhra Pradesh. On completion, such as real estate and logistics. is nearing completion in Andhra this project is expected to generate The ADIA team endorsed their Pradesh, the Chief Minister cited employment for 400 locals apart intent to invest in Sunrise Andhra examples of reputed private sector from enabling easy access for the Pradesh and seeked CM’s support players such as Greenko, Softbank, farmers to sell their produce.

AP CM engages Department of Industrial Policy & Bin Zayed Group and Mr. Midhat Promotion Government of India. Kidwai, Group MD in Dubai. Following Govt. leaders and Expressing his intent to build closer the CM’s presentation on Andhra ties between Andhra Pradesh and Pradesh, the Bin Zayed Group spoke Indian Business UAE, Mr. Mansoori proposed the about their expertise in Engineering Group in UAE formation of a mutually beneficial Procurement and Construction task-force for promoting bilateral (EPC) projects. The group trade and investment. The Sultan proposed an investment of USD Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also expressed intent in collaborating 2 billion on roads, ports, airports took his relationship with UAE with Andhra Pradesh in the areas of and other infrastructure projects in Minister of Economy and Federal Civil IT and Financial technologies. Andhra Pradesh. The group called Aviation Authority Chairman Sultan for joint identification of projects with Bin Saeed Al Mansoori whom he met Boost to infrastructure in Andhra the Andhra Pradesh Government to first at the Partnership Summit held Pradesh with a collaboration with take the proposal forward. An MoU in January 2017 to the next level and Bin Zayed Group was signed between APEDB and Bin extended his invite to the Minister Team Andhra Pradesh held Zayed Group for the investment of 2 to the Partnership Summit 2018 to discussions with H.E. Sheikh Khaled billion USD in infrastructure projects be hosted in association with CII and Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman, in AP. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 23

Trade, culture, governance and with Andhra Pradesh in the areas Consultants, Mr. Sudhir Shetty, welfare relations between AP and of trade, culture, governance and President, UAE Exchange and Mr. UAE further strengthened welfare. Navdeep Suri, Indian Ambassador to the UAE on the guestlist. Mr. Naidu The CM and his delegation next joined IBPG to help promote trade and interacted with over 200 C-Suite a roundtable discussion with H.E. investments in AP executives including CEOs, CFO, and Dr. Mohammad Abdulla Al Gergawi, The Chief Minister and his team CXO level managers representing Minister of Cabinet Affairs UAE also attended an event hosted by leading business houses in Abu Dhabi who recalled fondly long standing Indian Business and Professional and Dubai. The meeting ended with associations between the UAE Group (IBPG) that had Mr. Yusuff Ali a mutual agreement between AP Government and Andhra Pradesh MA, Chairman, Lulu Group, Mr. BR and IBPG members to create a joint and assured that he would work Shetty, Chairman, NMC Healthcare, working Group aimed at boosting towards promoting collaborations Mr. Rajiv Shah, CEO, Gulf Investment trade and investments in AP. UK & AP to pursue bilateral cooperation with greater vigour

Team Andhra Pradesh led by the The United Kingdom and the Sunrise financing and efforts in enabling Chief Minister met with Mr. Y K Sinha, State of Andhra Pradesh are climate resilience. the High Commissioner of India to collaborating in the development In addition to the ongoing of Amaravati which was identified the UK on the final day of their UK collaborations, key decisions were as one of the three cities to be taken as a outcome of the meeting. trip. The courtesy call also included developed in partnership mode by Andhra Pradesh will work closely an agenda request for support in former Prime Minister of UK, Mr. David with Indian High Commission in UK networking with potential investors Cameron. As part of the ongoing to promote investments from UK and discussing mutually beneficial partnership, the Government of UK to India by organizing roundtables, strategies for improved outcomes through Deputy High Commission facilitating investors delegation and DFID submitted in March 2017, in facilitation of industrial growth visits from UK to India and promoting a comprehensive final report for investment opportunities in Andhra and employment in Andhra Pradesh. various studies undertaken in Pradesh with shared interests in The Andhra Pradesh delegation the purview of urban transport perspective. visits the Indian High Commission strategy, water and waste water in UK management, Infrastructure

His Excellency Mr. Y.K. Sinha, the High Commissioner of India to the UK delivering remarks at the 17th London Global Convention where Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu (also on the dias) was honored ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 24

Renewed optimism on trade and economic ties with UK

Andhra Pradesh's visit to UK was of Mr. Naidu calls on Indian Dy. High the city is poised to emerge as a paramount importance as it helped Commissioner - UK global destination. The discussions deepen economic ties, attract Mr. Naidu kicked off his UK campaign also focused on the ongoing bilateral Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) with a visit to the Indian Deputy High partnership agreements between in a host of sectors and enhance Commissioner’s office in London. The India and UK which has an inbuilt focus cooperation in urban infrastructure Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) on the development initiatives of the management between UK and Mr. Dinesh K. Patnaik and his office capital city Amaravati. Mr. Patnaik the state of Andhra Pradesh. played a vital role in conducting offered to assist AP in amplifying its Spearheading a high level delegation APEDB’s visit to UK. Chief Minister economic development initiatives, of AP, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Chandrababu Naidu acknowledged following which it was decided that Naidu participated in several Mr. Patnaik’s support and requested an external engagement team business to business meetings and him to assist the AP government in would work closely to promote a CEO forum in UK where he met mobilizing investments from UK. He investments from UK to AP by prominent business leaders and described the unique planning of facilitating roundtable meets and invited them to explore opportunities Amaravati Capital with its 9 cities investor delegation visits. in the state of Andhra Pradesh. and 27 townships and added that

Chandrababu Naidu led delegation gain insights on London’s Traffic Management System

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh London’s World Class integrated Anticipating a similar volume of N. Chandrababu Naidu and the traffic system to be replicated in pressure in traffic in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh delegation visited Amaravati after the capital city is fully built and the Transport for London (TFL) TFL was established in the year 2000 thrown open to the public, the Chief command and control centre to gain to overcome the challenges posed by Minister asserted that London’s exposure to how a city like London heavy traffic in London in an effort to Traffic Management System needs that has Europe’s worst traffic keep London moving. The initiative to be replicated in Amaravati as congestions is using new and unique with great foresight and planning the population of the capital is likely ways to redeem itself. The Chief has proved to be very successful. to increase in the near future. This Technology Officer and Director At least 12 lakh visitors come to project would be implemented with at TFL, Mr. Shashi Verma, Chief London everyday in addition to the multi-modal transport integration Technology Officer and Director of local urban population estimated at through the Capital Region Unified Customer Experience at TFL walked 86 lakhs. Transport Authority (CRUTA) - the Chief Minister through the APCRDA Act. process used by TFL to handle public transport including trains, buses and underground railway traffic. Mr. Verma added that a major chunk of London’s traffic depends on the surface transportation system while only 4% of traffic relies on the underground trains. The bus, metro and rail networks are interlinked and traffic is monitored via 30 lakh CCTVs at 6000 traffic signals. There are 19,000 bus stops in the city with one stop available at every 400 meters. Apart from lanes for motorists, separate lanes exist for pedestrians and cyclists as well. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Andhra Pradesh team visited Traffic for London (TFL) command and control centre. The Chief Technologist and Director at TFL Mr. Shashi Verma briefed the team on the public transport system in London. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 25

The Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu meets Foster + Partners to finalize Project Amaravati

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu along with AP’s delegations visited Foster + Partners (F+P), a London-based architectural firm led by Chief Architect Lord Norman Robert Foster A representative from Foster + Partners explaining to the delegations about designing the Government Administration Complex. While in London, Chief Minister designs of the government complex Inspiring the team to deliver their Nara Chandrababu Naidu visited in Amaravati. best, the Chief Minister added that the office of Foster + Partners and the contribution of Foster + Partners Reviewing the design for the reviewed the designs for the AP would remain immortal in the hearts legislative assembly and high court, Legislature and Secretariat buildings of people of Andhra Pradesh as the Chief Minister requested Foster to for Amaravati. The London-based firm is working on a timeless piece of ensure that the designs reflected architectural firm is entrusted with architectural history for the state of the culture and aspirations of the the responsibility of designing the Andhra Pradesh in Amaravati and Telugu people. He further added Government Administrative Complex India by large. that he was expecting the finest (GAC) at AP’s capital city Amaravati. designs as he carried the burden of The Chief Minister also roped in Foster + Partners, Chief Architect the expectations of crores of people director SS Rajamouli to Norman Robert Foster presented and their hopes for a greenfield give the architects some inputs on and briefed the CM on the suggested capital. The Chief Minister asserted how Andhra Pradesh culture could design layout of the secretariat. The that he wanted Amaravati to be one be reflected and incorporated into architects explained to the Indian of the top 5 cities in the world and these designs. delegation the concept behind requested Lord Foster to ensure that every option they presented for the the designs stood out as unique ones.

Dr P Narayana, Mr. S. S. Rajamouli, Indian Film Director; Dr. BR Shetty; Chandrababu Naidu, Lord Norman Foster, Mr. Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, Dr.Parakala Prabhakar. Mr. Ajay Jain, IAS, Mr. P.Sai Prasad, IAS, J. Krishna Kishore, IRS; Dr, Sreedhar Cherukuri, IAS ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 26

Indo UK Institute to boost Andhra Pradesh's Healthcare Landscape

The Chief Minister of Andhra Indo UK Institute of Health (IUIH). Pradesh, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, The Chief Minister reiterated his nurtures the vision of a sustainable goals for a healthy, happy, and healthcare ecosystem with access productive Andhra Pradesh and to advanced, quality healthcare for sought IUIH’s support in building the the people of the state. Health City in Amaravati. IUIH is one With this motivation as a guiding of the world’s largest healthcare force, in August 2017 Andhra Pradesh projects with 11,000 beds, 25,000 Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu nurses and 5,000 doctors, providing laid the foundation stone of the affordable medical access to about Indo-UK Institute of Health (IUIH) 400 million Indians. Amaravati will also have an IUIH facility soon, the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu Medicity in Amaravati. The facility is felicitates Mr. Ajay Rajan Gupta, MD being developed in association with foundation stone for which was laid & Group CEO of Indo-UK Institute of King's College Hospital, London, with in August. Health an investment outlay of Rs 1,600 During the meeting, the CM was with IUIH seeking their support and crore. invited to attend a roundtable endorsement in facilitating CM’s During his visit to London the Chief focused on the healthcare sector participation in the upcoming World Minister got the opportunity to along with Amazon, Google, IBM, Economic Forum in Davos-Kioster follow- up on key developments on Medtronics, Johnson & Johnson and in 2018 and the Common Wealth this project and met with Mr. Ajay Toshiba. The meeting concluded on a Summit in April 2018. Rajan Gupta, MD & Group CEO of productive note with APEDB engaging

CM interacts with top brass from Santander Bank

Andhra Pradesh delegation led by the Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu held deliberations with Santander Bank’s India Desk Director Edward Dixon and Nigel Philips, Head of Export and Agency Finance in London. The Santander Group, a leading global banking unit, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and AP’s delegations interacted with Edward Dixon and Nigel Philips, stated that their willingness to lead head of the export and agency finance-UK a delegation of food processing companies to the World Food India that Santander Bank would act as security, block chain technology and event, as agriculture was identified a liaison between the AP exporters agro processing. Santander officials as a focus area. and the UK importers and also responded favorably to Mr. Naidu’s Identifying synergies in agriculture, extend financial assistance to the request and promised to take the horticulture and aquaculture, Mr. trade community. discussions forward by identifying prospective UK companies keen on Naidu encouraged Santander Bank Santander investment expertise for leveraging opportunities offered Group to work with the government AP in FinTech and agriculture by the FinTech sector in AP. of Andhra Pradesh as long-serving The CM requested Santander officials Importantly, it was decided that partners in agriculture and FinTech. to help promote the FinTech Valley APEDB will engage with Santander He sought Santander’s support to coming up in AP. The CM offered on funding and sharing of technology the state in the areas of agriculture, government support to help UK and expertise in specific projects in food processing and exports and companies set up physical or virtual organic farming, agro processing, imports from Andhra Pradesh to the offices in India, especially in the focus horticulture and aquaculture. United Kingdom. Mr. Dixon assured sectors: financial technology, cyber ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 27

Andhra Pradesh (USIBC), London. Highlighting the their primary healthcare center in favorable business climate and Bangalore. condusive to investment policies of experiments better TBS GB Telematic to enable low- the Government of Andhra Pradesh, cost healthcare delivery in AP care at low cost the Chief Minister requested TBS India to consider establishing its To take the discussion forwards, the On the penultimate day of UK footing in Andhra Pradesh. During Chief Minister urged Mr. Pangher to schedule, the Chief Minister the interaction, TBS referred to establish a TBS unit in healthcare, IT Chandrababu Naidu met with Mr. the technology solutions introduced and telemetric products in Andhra Nicola Pangher, General Manager, by them in emerging markets to Pradesh. Responding favourably, Foregn Operations at Telemetric enable affordable healthcare. The Mr. Pangher expressed interest in & Biomedical Services Pvt. Ltd. discussions also focused on TBS’ setting up a manufacturing unit in (TBS India) and General Manager expertise in telemedicine and India and making it a base for their of the US-India Business Council bio medical data analytics and operations in Asia and Southeast Asia.

The Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) team assured assistance to TBS in its proposals for the state, including the medical equipment maintenance project, network expansion in AP and identification of local partners for undertaking operational lease contracts. Importantly, the APEDB- TBS collaboration will work towards introducing TBS technology, affordable healthcare delivery, renovation of rural healthcare Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu felicitates Mr. Magomet Malsogov, the CEO of Pure centers, mobile medicine units and Circle at a meeting in London. Mr. Yanamala Ramakrishnudu; Dr P Narayana; Dr Parakala Prabhakar; Mr. P Sai Prasad, IAS and CEO, APEDB; Mr. J Krishna Kishore; Mr. P Srinivas 21st century tel-medicine care were present at the meeting. models in the state.

Andhra Pradesh Pradesh. Pure Circle has orchards APEDB offered to assist Pure Circle in in South America, East Africa and identifying two ideal test plot locations and Pure China and are involved in natural- of one hectare each in AP and help the Circle explore breeding, harvesting, extraction company in facilitating the requisite and purification of stevia plant for Government of India clearances to opportunities for a low calorie sugar substitutes. Pure help acquire mother stock of Stevie Pilot Project in the Circle supplies about 2 million metric seedlings from China. state tonnes of sugar annually. APEDB to assist Pure Circle in setting During an one on one meeting up pilot project with the Chief Minister, London Highlighting the favourable conditions based Pure Circle, a world’s leading for the farm setup including a large producer of high purity stevia farming community, drones and ingredients, a natural sweeter which technology applications for soil testing, is an alternative to sugar, expressed uninterrupted water supply and solar keen interest in establishing a power, the CM suggested completion natural sweetener pilot project in of trial run within the next three the state of Andhra Pradesh. Mr. months, commencing production in Chandrababu Naidu met Magomet Andhra Pradesh within 14 to 16 months. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu Malsagov, the CEO of Pure Circle, Mr. Magomet Malsagov assured the felicitates Mr. Nichola Pangher, Director in London and invited the company Chief Minister that a team would visit of Telemetric & Biomedical Services Ltd & GM of the Indo-US Business Council in to initiate a project in Andhra AP to study the prospects. London ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 28

Andhra Pradesh to benefit from best practices in economic development and international cooperations

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Ms. Priti Patel, former Secretary of State for International Development UK, in London aimed at strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s economic engagement with UK and enhancing cooperation on a range of development initiatives. The Chief Minister urged Ms. Priti Patel to support Andhra Pradesh by sharing best practices and technologies driving progress in UK. During the meeting, Chief Minster recalled that UK had earlier helped Andhra Pradesh in establishing the Centre for Good Governance and Human Resources Development Institute when he served as Chief Minister of united AP. Ms. Patel assured co-operation in bringing the best Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Ms. Priti Patel, Former Secretary of State practices to Andhra Pradesh. for International Development, London.

Vedanta Resources to invest in the state of Andhra Pradesh

Communication & CSR at Cairn India were also present at the meeting. A Memorandum of Understanding was forged between Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) and Vedanta Resources Plc on setting up a Zinc smelter in Andhra Pradesh, mapping of mining, granite, bauxite and other mineral resources, setting up of a knowledge city in Amaravati, development of 100 nand ghars in the state, development of a Tirupati Smart City technologies and facilitation of a city centre in Visakhapatnam. APEDB CEO Mr. J Krishna Kishore and Mr. Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Resources Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Mr. Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Resources Plc Group signed the MoU in the presence in London and sought for AP’s collaboration with Vedanta’s projects. of the Honorable Chief Minister. During the UK's visit of Chief Minister investment opportunities in Andhra The APEDB focuses on infrastructure Chandrababu Naidu lead the Andhra Pradesh. Mr. Sunil Duggal, CEO, and industrial development in Pradesh delegation to engage Hindustan Zinc Limited, Dr. Anand Andhra Pradesh as its core sector with the London-based Vedanta Agarwal, CEO & Director, Sterlite and is delighted to support and Resources Group, CM Naidu met Technologies Ltd, Mr. Pratik Agarwal, cooperate with Vedanta in facilitating with Mr. Anil Agarwal, Founder & non-executive director of sterlite this investment commitment that Chairman of Vedanta Resources power transmission Ltd and Ms. Ritu will also aid increase employment Plc and the two representatives Jhingon, Head, Project Nard Ghar generation to the state of Andhra identified a wide range of and General Manager, Corporate Pradesh. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 29

Mr. Naidu Meets Director, Astra Zeneca to discuss opportunities in the state

A delegation of Andhra Pradesh which manages the company’s prospective investment, APEDB headed by Chief Minister sales and marketing activities in offered to work with Astra Zeneca Chandrababu Naidu called on India. Astra Zeneca also has a in understanding the expansion Mr. Alec Van Gelder, Director manufacturing facility in India with challenges and to extend the International Government Affairs sophisticated production systems required support. The APEDB of Astra Zeneca in London. Inviting designed to meet the most stringent also agreed to engage with Astra Astra Zeneca to consider investing international standards, conforming Zeneca on partnerships for non- in AP, Chief Minister and his team to World Health Organization communicable disease (NCD) articulated the pro-business policies CGMP (current good manufacturing management and health care of AP Government and stressing practices) norms. delivery in AP. The meeting ended on the investor-friendly business with the company expressing its APEDB to engage with Astra climate in the state. Astra Zeneca willingness to study and consider the Zeneca-UK to explore investments Pharma India Pvt. Ltd. (AZPIL) scope for a presence in the state of in Andhra Pradesh has a facility centre in Bangalore Andhra Pradesh. With a view to facilitate the

AP explores collaborations in Drone technology with UK

Building on the remarkable progress Global Head Strategy, Marketing and IT city in Vizag, a mega IT hub in of the UK tour, the representatives Sales in ABJ Drones, Sanjay Saxena, Amaravati and the availability of of Andhra Pradesh pitched for MD ABJ, India, Asia & Middle East skilled talent and also establishment greater investments from the UK. and Eli Harris, Co-Founder and CEO of ABJ Academy in order to make Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister of Ecoflow Tech. Andhra Pradesh a global Hub for Nara Chandrababu Naidu led AP's drones and related services. The CM presented the advantages delegation to meet with Mr. Vipul that AP offers to prospective The Andhra Pradesh Economic Jain, CEO ABJ Drones a Global business investors across the globe. Development Board (APEDB) and Group and a leader in the drones’ He urged Mr. Vipul Jain to consider Andhra Pradesh Capital Region industry offering drone solutions investments in AP, considering the Development Authority (APCRDA) for engineering, construction, public growing demand for business- agreed to work with ABJ Drones to safety, solar energy and agriculture ready infrastructure in the state. evaluate the potential of using drone industries with the intent of bringing Specific discussions were held services for infrastructure inspection in the technology to the state of on the investment opportunities and maintenance in Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh. Other participants and collaborations in electronics, while also helping establish ABJ who joined the meeting included e-governance, drone services and Academy in Andhra Pradesh. Mark Caney, MD ABJ Academy, UK automation, a dedicated Mega and Europe, Elka Goldstein, ABJ

Visual representation from open sources of drone technology ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 30

IOD Round Table: A Vijay Goel, Senior Partner, Singhania its rapidly expanding clientele, forty & Co and Sonny Lulla, Managing of the largest banks operating in Fillip to investments Member and co-founder of Franklin India. The state of Andhra Pradesh is in AP Park Management (FPM) and CEO exploring a number of collaborations of Infrastructure India, PLC. with the FPM Group that manages infrastructure businesses across The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Inflow from the UK to Fintech, the world and also represents participated in a roundtable meeting Banking, Education and Amaravati Development Group facilitated by the Institute of Directors Infrastructure sectors (ADG), founded by four development (IOD) in London. Entrepreneurs and The meet provided a wealth of industry veterans from India, the US institutional heads representing collaborative opportunities with and UK. The ADG has been involved leading enterprises across industries participants including Tech UK which with over 800 projects valued at in UK including Charles Conroy, has over 950 member companies over US$4 billion since 2000. The Managing Director at Green including leading FTSE 100 companies round table offered substantial Bank Group, Simon Spier, Head and innovative start-ups which outcomes as APEDB was entrusted International - Tech UK, Pratik Dattani, collectively employ approximately with the responsibility of identifying MD - EPG Economic and Strategy 700,000 people, constituting about and driving potential opportunities Consulting, Ibukun Adebayo, Co- half of all tech sector jobs in the for collaboration with Tech UK, Red Head, Emerging Markets Strategy - UK. Red Giraffe is a transformative Giraffe, ADG, Green Bank Group and London Stock Exchange, Manoj Nair, Fintech player which counts amongst EV sector investors in AP. Founder and CEO - RedGirraffe,

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu interacts with entrepreneurs and institutional heads from industries in UK exploring strategic and bilateral collaborations in the Fintech, Banking, Education and infrastructure sectors. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 31

Honorable Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu receives Golden Peacock Award for his sustained Global Leadership in Public Service and Economic Transformation

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Speaking about his vision for the Minister, our state had 22.5 million Chandrababu Naidu was honored state the CM added, “Our vision is units power deficit. With the help with the prestigious Golden Peacock to make Andhra Pradesh the most of power reforms, we brought wind Award at the 17th London Global developed state in India by 2029, energy and reduced the cost of Convention. The Chief Minister was including in happiness index and solar power. We will reduce power awarded in the category of "Global the best investment destination in tariffs in the future." Leadership in Public Service and the world by 2050. Post bifurcation, The Chief Minister invited the Economic Transformation" by the ours became a new state. Despite industrialists and corporate present Institute of Directors for Leadership of resources crunch, we are making at the ceremony to invest and join in Transferring Governance. wonders by making impossible things the development in the state of possible. When I became the Chief During his acceptance speech Chief Andhra Pradesh. "Andhra Pradesh Minister presented an overview has excellent human resources and on Andhra Pradesh’s vision and support infrastructure, including remarked, “Today, the entire world power, water and other necessary concentrated on governance and infrastructure facilities" he added. transparency have increased. The Chief Minister’s wife Nara Much like corporate companies are Bhuvaneshwari, who is also the accountable to its shareholders, Vice Chairperson and Managing I am also accountable to the Director of Heritage Foods Limited common man." Company, received the award "In corporate sector, Managing in the category of "Corporate Directors remain in their posts for Governance and Sustainability". some time but in politics, we face In 1991, the Institute of Directors election every five years. Therefore, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu receiving established the Golden Peacock I always strive to work better," he the “Golden Peacock Award” from Awards for the recognition of added. Ms. Priti Patel, Former Secretary of State for International Development, London. "corporate excellence".

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu addressing various delegates and industrialists at the 17th London Global Convention. ANDHRA PRADESH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD JANUARY 2018 | ISSUE-3 | PAGE 32

APEDB team headed by CEO J. Krishna Kishore interacted with Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu at one of the investor’s meetings in UK where, the team-APEDB gave CM the details on the strategic action plan for the international tours to USA, UAE and UK.

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