Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Asks Singapore to Build Model Township

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has asked Singapore to build an integrated model township in Andhra Pradesh as part of their growing partnership. Meeting with a visiting Singapore team led by Minister Gan Siow Huang in Amaravati on Wednesday, Mr. Naidu pushed for teamwork to finish the projects listed in their official agreement.

Targets And Goals

The State government aims to finish the Amaravati capital and Polavaram irrigation projects by March 2027. Officials have also drawn up plans to build up 160 gigawatts of green energy and create new zones for tech work like quantum computing, semiconductors, space technology, and drones. Talking about recent storm repairs, Mr. Naidu shared that workers put up 30,000 power poles in just four days after a cyclone hit the area.

Training And Reviews

The visiting group praised the work done so far and called their earlier ministerial trip to Singapore very useful. Andhra Pradesh has made a new plan to change how civil services work, and seven District Collectors will soon go to a six-day training camp. Mr. Naidu told officials to set clear targets and check on progress every half-year, making two separate action plans running up to March 2027 and March 2028.

Context

State governments in India often team up with foreign nations to bring in money, new technology, and expert advice for large infrastructure jobs. Setting strict target dates helps keep big public works on track and prevents costly delays.