November 2025

In short: Andhra Pradesh economy & infrastructure current affairs for November 2025.

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November 2025's Andhra Pradesh economy digest — the ₹9,139 crore 'Chandranna Vidyut Velugulu' 24-hour three-phase power drive, AP's MSME & ODOP showcase at the 44th India International Trade Fair 2025, Sarla Aviation's ₹1,300 crore 'Sky Factory' electric air-taxi hub at Anantapur, and the 'Rytanna-Mee Kosam' Panchasutra farming outreach.

November 2025 — At a Glance

On the economy and infrastructure front, November 2025 mixed rural power and agriculture outreach with high-tech industry for Andhra Pradesh. The government rolled out a ₹9,139 crore drive for round-the-clock three-phase rural electricity, showcased its MSME and ODOP products at India's largest trade fair, unveiled plans for India's biggest electric air-taxi manufacturing hub at Anantapur, and launched a state-wide farmer outreach on modern farming practices.

1. Rural Power — 'Chandranna Vidyut Velugulu'

24-hour, three-phase power for rural Andhra Pradesh

What — The AP government launched the 'Chandranna Vidyut Velugulu' (Chandrababu Electricity Lights) programme to ensure 24-hour uninterrupted, high-quality three-phase electricity for rural areas. It was inaugurated at Kodurupadu ST Colony, Nellore Rural.
The allocation — ₹9,139 crore is allocated statewide for 24-hour three-phase supply. In Nellore Rural constituency alone, ₹50 crore was invested to benefit about 80,000 residents — including 6,122 farming families, 2,288 small traders and 225 small-scale industries.
Progress — Of 26 areas covered, 17 are fully completed/inaugurated and 9 are nearing completion (final charging phase). It was inaugurated by local farmer Mattepu Ramaniah Yadav (symbolising community participation), with MLA Kothamreddy Sridhar Reddy and Collector Himanshu Shukla present.
Context — Land titles are planned for tribal families in Kodurupadu ST Colony, following the Bhagat Singh Colony model. The programme supports AP's vision of 24×7 Power for All.

2. MSME, ODOP & the India International Trade Fair

AP showcases MSME & ODOP products at IITF 2025

What — Andhra Pradesh showcased its MSME and ODOP (One District One Product) products at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF), which began 14 November 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in a 480 sq.m pavilion.
About IITF — IITF is India's largest annual trade/export exhibition, organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). The 2025 theme is 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', with nearly 3,000 exhibitors and an expected 15–18 lakh visitors.
ODOP linkages — AP's showcased ODOP/district products include Tirupati — Kalamkari & Pen Kalamkari (Srikalahasti), Kakinada — Uppada sarees, Visakhapatnam — Etikoppaka toys, Chittoor — wooden carvings, Krishna & Guntur — pickles & condiments, Nellore — crochet lace, Kadapa — handicrafts & mineral-based products, plus millet-based food products.
Aim — National visibility, market linkages, support for women-led enterprises, and alignment with Viksit Bharat 2047 export goals.

3. Aviation — India's Largest Electric Air-Taxi Hub

Sarla Aviation's 'Sky Factory' at Anantapur

What — The AP government partnered Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation (Accel-funded) to build India's largest electric air-taxi manufacturing hub — the 'Sky Factory' — in Anantapur district. Investment is ₹1,300 crore under APADCL (Andhra Pradesh Airport Development Corporation Ltd); it was announced at the CII Summit (Visakhapatnam, 14–15 November 2025).
The project — It will be India's first giga-scale eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) ecosystem — built on 150 acres in Phase 1 (with a dedicated 2 km runway for DGCA-approved testing) and 350 acres in Phase 2. It will build a six-seater electric aircraft (flagship 'Shunya' hybrid VTOL) for inter-city air taxis and Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
Capacity & timeline — Planned capacity is about 1,000 next-gen eVTOL aircraft per year; testing begins 2027 and commercial manufacturing 2029. It is modelled on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) hubs in California and Munich.
Associated MoUs — With Carbonatik LLC (USA): an Inland Waterways & Urban Water Metro project (₹5,300 crore) across the Godavari, Krishna and canals (Urban Water Metro at Amaravati and Vijayawada); an Aviation MRO Hub (₹7,100 crore) — India's largest MRO — at Kurnool, with flight simulators at Amaravati; and a proposed Greenfield Port & Yacht Yard along the AP coast (site to be finalised).

4. Agriculture — 'Rytanna-Mee Kosam' Panchasutra Drive

State-wide farmer outreach on Panchasutra farming

What — The AP government launched a five-day, state-wide programme 'Rytanna-Mee Kosam' from 24–29 November 2025 to promote the adoption of Panchasutra-based farming practices. CM N. Chandrababu Naidu held a teleconference with nearly 10,000 officials from the Agriculture, Allied and Marketing departments.
The Panchasutras — The five guiding principles are: (1) Water Security & Efficient Water Management, (2) Demand-Based Cropping, (3) Agritech Adoption (drones, sensors, automation, soil testing), (4) Food Processing & Value Addition, and (5) Government Support Systems.
On the ground — Field visits run 24–29 November to reach every farming household; workshops are scheduled for 3 December at Rythu Seva Kendras (RSKs). The Polam Pilustondi (Field Calls) campaign, priority for drip irrigation, and promotion of certified natural produce via Rythu Bazaars are linked.
Linked support — Annadata Sukhibhava + PM-Kisan provides ₹14,000 per farmer in two instalments; 46.5 lakh farmers have benefited, with a total disbursement of ₹6,310 crore.