Emerging applied sciences have to be included into educational curricula, says Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
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Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has authorised the project of establishing Andhra Pradesh Futuristic Innovation and Research in Science and Technology (AP FIRST) in Tirupati. The project goals to arrange the longer term generations to fulfill the evolving trade necessities.
Chairing a gathering with the advisors from the aerospace–defence and IT–digital transformation sectors at his camp workplace on Friday, the Chief Minister stated Andhra Pradesh is specializing in figuring out future-oriented sectors and strengthening the talents of the youth to assist long-term financial development. Senior officers from the Drone Corporation additionally attended the assembly.
The AP FIRST shall be developed as the biggest and most prestigious analysis centre in the State, combining the strengths of two premier nationwide establishments—IIT, Tirupati and IISER, Tirupati.
“The institution will support innovation, research, and skill development aligned with future technologies,” he stated and known as for consultations with the Central authorities to make sure efficient administration and national-level integration.
Mr. Naidu famous that sectors similar to aerospace, defence, area expertise, synthetic intelligence, cybersecurity, semiconductors, quantum expertise, healthcare, biotechnology, inexperienced vitality, and rural applied sciences would play an important position in shaping the way forward for the State.
“The State government is framing policies to attract investments in these areas. The upcoming green ammonia plant in Kakinada is an example of the government’s push towards clean and sustainable energy,” he stated.
Emphasising collaboration, Mr. Naidu stated AP FIRST would coordinate intently with universities, startups, and main firms to harness modern concepts rising from college students in each authorities and personal establishments.
“Emerging technologies must be incorporated into academic curricula through continous engagement between educational institutions and industries,” he stated.
Drone expertise
The Chief Minister directed the officers to strengthen the Drone Corporation, develop the usage of drones in the agriculture sector and through medical emergencies, and examine superior ideas similar to drone taxis and drone ambulances.
He instructed officers to discover the feasibility of a Drone Traffic Control Management System in coordination with the Centre.
Aerospace and Defence Advisor Satish Reddy, IT–Digital Transformation Advisor Amit Duggar, IIT Tirupati Director Prof. K.N. Satyanarayana, DMTI Director Colonel P.S. Reddy, and different senior officers have been current in the assembly.
Published – January 16, 2026 07:14 pm IST