Japan offers help for ‘smart’ Andhra capital

A joint working group has been constituted to look into the proposals made by the Japanese delegation.

Japan has evinced interest in helping the Andhra government set up a new capital city in the Vijayawada-Guntur region on Wednesday.

Japan’s premier organisations, including New Energy and Industrial Technology Development, Japan International Cooperation Agency, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Japan External Trade Organisation have offered technology and support to build a smart capital city in the Vijayawada-Guntur region which the state has identified to establish its new capital.

A delegation from these organisations met Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday and said that they were interested in studying the region and helping the AP government design and set up the capital as per requirements.

The delegation was also keen on power projects including 4,000 MW thermal power plant in Visakhapatnam, 4,000 MW thermal power in Srikakulam, and 2,000 MW solar power in Anantapur. The exploratory meeting between the government of Andhra Pradesh and the delegation was to understand the policies of the state government.

The delegation told the CM they will meet officials of 100 companies in New Delhi next month and want a representation from Andhra as a prelude to Naidu’s expected visit to Japan in November.

The delegation evinced interest in transfer of high-technology in agriculture and food processing sectors, cold chains and food parks. They were also keen on an industrial park which will have a dedicated utility centre (DUC) project in AP. The delegation discussed their interest in the Delhi-Mumbai dedicated freight corridor and Bangalore-Chennai Industrial Corridor, which passes through Rayalaseema.

A joint working group has been constituted to look into the proposals made by the Japanese delegation.

Sreenivas Janyala

Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read More

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