¨     On November 14, the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025 was inaugurated by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

¨     The two-day event was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry in collaboration with the Government of India and the Government of Andhra Pradesh.

¨     The Vice President highlighted India's rapid emergence as a prosperous nation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

¨     Emphasized the country's strong economic growth, promising startup ecosystem, and expanding digital infrastructure.

¨     India is poised to become the world's third-largest economy and is developing as a major startup hub.

¨     Andhra Pradesh was described as one of India's best investment destinations, where the Centre and the State are working harmoniously.

¨     Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the transformation in the state rom ease of doing business to real-time approvals.

¨     The state's 10-point strategy for boosting national investment and developing drone, electronics, aerospace, space, semiconductor and defence corridors was presented.

¨     Mr. Naidu said that the state has succeeded in attracting US$20 billion and creating 2 million jobs in 17 months, and has set a target of US$0.5 trillion in investment and 5 million jobs in the future.