Exclusive From WEF Davos | Nara Lokesh Outlines Andhra Pradesh’s Bold Vision For Growth & Innovation

Nara Lokesh, Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Human Resources Development, IT and Electronics and RTG, shares his vision for the state’s future in an exclusive interview with Siddharth Zarabi, Editor, Business Today. Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, the young minister discusses the ‘Brand AP’ initiative, aimed at positioning Andhra Pradesh as a global investment hub. He highlights the state’s proactive policies, infrastructure, and focus on employment-driven industrial growth. Part of a high-powered delegation led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, the minister discusses the state’s key agenda, including meetings with global industrial leaders, the establishment of AI and data centers, and plans for an AI University in Andhra Pradesh. Lokesh also discusses collaborations with tech giants like NVIDIA and Google, emphasizing the use of AI for good governance and intelligent industries. Additionally, Lokesh sheds light on Andhra Pradesh’s green hydrogen ambitions, education initiatives, and its efforts to foster gender parity in leadership roles.