The Andhra Pradesh government has approved proposals to establish a major research centre named AP Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (AP FIRST) in Tirupati. The decision was taken during a meeting today at the Camp Office with advisors from the Aerospace, Defence and IT Digital Transformation sectors.

 

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said the State government is preparing long-term plans for all-round development, with increasing investments from companies across sectors. He said future growth will be driven by aerospace, defence, space technology, artificial intelligence, cyber security, semiconductors, quantum technology, healthcare, biotechnology, green energy and rural technologies. Policies are being framed to attract investments in these areas.