• Vice-President calls for converting investment commitments into results at CII Partnership Summit.
• Andhra Pradesh has attracted 714 projects worth over ₹22 lakh crore since June 2024.
• State’s Swarna Andhra 2047 vision linked to Viksit Bharat 2047.
• India urged to take a leading role in the changing global economy.

GG News Bureau
Vishakhapatnam, 13th Nov: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday called for turning investment commitments into tangible outcomes, saying India must play a leading role in shaping the emerging global economic order.

Addressing the valedictory session of the 31st CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, he praised Andhra Pradesh’s development trajectory and its growing appeal as an investment destination.

The Vice-President said the state had attracted 714 investment projects worth more than ₹22 lakh crore since June 2024, reflecting investor confidence and economic momentum under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.

He said Andhra Pradesh’s Swarna Andhra 2047 vision was aligned with the national goal of Viksit Bharat 2047. Investments in green energy, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technology, ports, aerospace and advanced manufacturing were positioning the state as an emerging industrial and innovation hub.

Referring to the summit theme, Navigating the New World Order – Trade, Technology and Trust, Radhakrishnan said geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption, climate change and changing supply chains were reshaping the global economy. He noted that countries demonstrating adaptability, innovation and trusted partnerships would be better placed to seize emerging opportunities.

Highlighting India’s economic potential, he cited its young and skilled workforce, entrepreneurial ecosystem and expanding manufacturing and services sectors. He said technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, semiconductors and digital platforms would play a major role in shaping future growth.

The Vice-President also stressed that Atmanirbhar Bharat should not mean turning inward. Instead, he said, the focus should be on strengthening domestic capabilities, improving competitiveness and integrating more deeply with global markets.

Calling for collective efforts towards Viksit Bharat 2047, he said the responsibility of building a developed nation extended beyond the government and required active participation from industry, academia, entrepreneurs, young people and international partners.

Concluding his address, Radhakrishnan urged stakeholders to move from dialogue to action and convert opportunities into achievements and partnerships into shared prosperity.

Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, state ministers Nara Lokesh and T. G. Bharath, CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee and CII President-Designate Suchitra Ella were among those present.