'Quantum Valley Driven By AI & Tech': Chandrababu Naidu Outlines Ambitious Roadmap For Amravati
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu outlined his roadmap for the state, centering on two transformative ideas: the greenfield development of Amaravati into a world-class knowledge and innovation hub, and the implementation of a new development framework called the P4 model — Public-Private-People Partnership.
' India is capable. One must have a mega vision," Naidu said in an exclusive interview with Network18's Zakka Jacob, reflecting on how he once built Hyderabad's IT ecosystem from scratch. Naidu now wants to transform Amaravati into India's first 'Quantum Valley" — a hub driven by artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. Describing it as a greenfield city with immense potential, Naidu said it will host knowledge and service industries across sectors, supported by strong urban ecosystems in Vijayawada, Guntur, and Tenali.
Already, premier institutions like SRM University, BITS Pilani, and XLRI have been earmarked for the new capital. Naidu plans to educate five lakh students in Amaravati, making it not just a knowledge city but also a global destination for sports, tourism, and business. 'I will create world-class infrastructure through the PPP model," he said, clarifying that no state money would be used. 'Just as I did in Hyderabad, land value and creative financing will be enough to drive infrastructure development."
Addressing concerns over fiscal burden and freebies, Naidu stressed that 'any politician must first create wealth before spending it." For sustainable development, he is introducing economic categorisation based on Aadhaar-verified household data, mapping assets and liabilities at the family level to ensure more targeted welfare.
Naidu's second big push is the P4 model. 'Money alone won't help," he said. 'Handholding and timely guidance are key. Each Marg Darshak will mentor ten others." This bottom-up model of empowerment, he said, will strengthen community-level development and reduce dependency on government schemes.
With a focus on nation-building, economic participation, and self-reliance, Naidu believes Amaravati and the P4 model together can position Andhra Pradesh as a model state by 2047. 'This is not just about development—this is about transformation," he concluded.
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