On November 14, 2025, in Visakhapatnam, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Shri. Nara Chandrababu Naidu, virtually laid the foundation stone for Drone City and Space City in Andhra Pradesh during the 30th CII Partnership Summit. The Drone City will be constructed at Orvakal Industrial Node near Kurnool on 300 acres dedicated to drones. A Space City will be constructed near Sriharikota. The Andhra Pradesh Government will incentivize investments by creating an Escrow account for 100% refund of state GST and reimbursement of 20% percent capital investment. The Prime Minister's vision of having a drone in every farmer's field and smart phone for every Indian will be fulfilled under Swarna Andhra 2047 and Viksit Bharat 2047. The release was posted at 4:50 PM by PIB Hyderabad. (Release ID: 2190064). Visitor counter: 574.
Key Entities Referenced
Andhra Pradesh: Indian state where Drone City and Space City are being developed.
Drone City: Proposed industrial area near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh dedicated to drone manufacturing and development.
Space City: Proposed area near Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh for space-related activities.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry: Union Ministry overseeing the development of the Drone and Space Cities.
Viksit Bharat 2047: Referenced vision for India's development by 2047, linked to drone usage.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Commerce and Industry Minister and
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister lay foundation
stone for Drone City and Space City in Andhra
Pradesh
Posted On: 14 NOV 2025 4:50PM by PIB Hyderabad
14.11.2025, Visakhapatnam
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal laid foundation stone for
Drone City and Space City in Andhra Pradesh through virtual mode on the sidelines of
30th CII Partnership Summit at Visakhapatnam, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief
Minister Shri. Nara Chandrababu Naidu.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister lauded the efforts of Chief Minister Shri
Chandrababu Naidu in contributing to the growth of Information Technology both in
United Andhra Pradesh and India.
He said the Chief Minister has taken forward the same vision by constructing India's
first Drone City at Orvakal Industrial Node near Kurnool in about 300 acres dedicated
to drones. The Minister also mentioned about the effective use of drones and their role
in Operation Sindoor. He said that India should be self-reliant in production of high-
quality drones and the upcoming Drone City in Kurnool will help in that direction.
The Minister also appreciated the initiative to construct a Space City near Sriharikota
which is the hub of Indian rocket launching.
The Minister backed the efforts of Andhra Pradesh Government in incentivising the
prospective investors to attract investments by creating an Escrow account for 100%
refund of state GST and reimbursement of 20% percent capital investment making the
system free of political and bureaucratic interference. Shri Goyal termed this as a huge
message to investors.The Minister concluded by saying that the Prime Minister's vision of having a drone in
every farmer's field and Smart phone for every Indian will be fulfilled under Swarna
Andhra 2047 and Viksit Bharat 2047.
***
GSK/YU
(Release ID: 2190064) Visitor Counter : 574
Read this release in: ही , Telugu