Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is expected to visit Visakhapatnam on December 5 and 6. During his two-day tour, the Chief Minister will attend the Deep Technology Conference 2024 at Novotel on December 6, organized by the Global Forum for Sustainable Transformation, with former Chief Secretary Thakkar serving as its chairman. Additionally, the Chief Minister will hold a review meeting at the Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) office.
In preparation for his visit, VMRDA Commissioner Viswanathan has instructed officials to ensure cleanliness around the office premises. Engineering teams have already conducted inspections and implemented necessary changes.
While initial arrangements are underway, district officials have yet to receive final confirmation about Chandrababu Naidu visiting Visakhapatnam. The schedule is expected to be finalized on December 4.
State Cabinet Approvals Ahead of CM’s Visit
Meanwhile, the State Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister, recently approved several key policies, including:
- IT and Global Competitive Centres Policy 4.0 (2024-29): Focused on developing remote, hybrid, and coworking spaces, with incentives for developers meeting specified criteria.
- AP Textile, Apparel, and Garments Policy
- AP Maritime Policy
- AP Tourism (Amendments) Policy
The Cabinet also gave the green light to invite tenders for stalled infrastructure projects in Amaravati, worth over ₹11,471 crore.