The Cabinet also approved the Andhra Pradesh Data Center Policy to add another 200 megawatts of data and attract investments for setting up the most modern data centers powered by artificial intelligence (AI), a explained Parthasarathi. The meeting also unanimously approved the Andhra Pradesh Semiconductor Manufacturing and Display Policy which will be in force between 2024 and 2029. The Center will also extend the 50 per cent subsidy in a phased manner, while the state government will also provide an additional 30 percent subsidy. he said.

Pointing out that several semiconductor companies from the US and Europe have established their units in states like Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra, Parthasarathi expressed confidence that this policy adopted by the Cabinet on Wednesday will certainly also bring Andhra Pradesh at this stage of development.

The I&PR Minister said the Cabinet had also given its approval to the proposed Bill to repeal the AP Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, 1982 and replace it with the Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Bill. land grabbing (ban) -2024. “We are in the process of drafting legislation to severely punish those who resort to land grabbing,” the minister explained, adding that in addition to the punishment, payment of compensation will also be imposed on these elements.

This legislation has been formulated keeping in mind the existing laws in states like Gujarat and Karnataka, Parthasarathi said. In addition, the provisions of the new law will ensure protection of government lands, he said.

SPL Development Authorities for Kuppam and Pithapuram

The Cabinet approved the proposal for revival of Kuppam Area Development Authority (KADA) in Chittoor district and establishment of Pithapuram Area Development Authority (PADA) with Pithapuram as its headquarters. While Kuppam is the constituency of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan had won from Pithapuram. The Cabinet gave its approval to the decisions taken by the state government for construction of outer ring road and bypass roads in Amaravathi and Vijayawada East.

The government plans to build a 189 km-long outer ring road that will be connected to highways, economic corridors, national highways and highways in addition to ports as well as airports and other areas, Mr. Kolusu Parthasarathi.

The Cabinet also approved the proposal to bring Sattenapalli Municipality, 92 villages of Palnadu district and 62 villages of Bapatla district under the limits of Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA), noted the Minister of Information and Public Relations.