Lokesh Calls Blue Jet’s ₹2.3K Crore Investment a Milestone in North Andhra’s Development
Visakhapatnam: IT minister Nara Lokesh termed the foundation stone laying of Blue Jet Healthcare at Sitapalem in Rambilli mandal of Anakapalli district as a milestone in the industrial development of north Andhra.
Speaking at a meeting on this occasion, he announced that the new pharmaceutical production unit being established with an investment of ₹ 2,300 crore will create direct employment for 1,750 people and indirect employment for 250 people. The 2,000 kiloliter API and intermediates production facility includes advanced environmental protection measures, including zero liquid discharge and sustainable wastewater treatment systems.
The Minister underlined that this reflects responsible industrialization and strengthens Andhra Pradesh’s position as a preferred investment destination in the country. He noted that Andhra Pradesh has already attracted 25.3 per cent of the proposed national investments.
Lokesh cited the three reasons why investors choose AP for its speed of doing business, the reliable leadership of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and the “twin-engine bullet train government” that ensures rapid coordination between the state and the centre.
The minister recalled that the Blue Jet Healthcare project stemmed from a meeting with Venubabu, a senior official of the company, who expressed his desire to set up a Blue Jet unit in his state. Lokesh said the government acted quickly, Rambilli Industrial Park II. It said it has allocated more than 102 acres in Phase 1 and is expediting permits and infrastructure to make the project a reality. He emphasized that every mission starts as a dream and becomes reality with the cooperation of government and industry.
He outlined the broader vision for north Andhra, positioning the Visakhapatnam Economic Zone as a trillion-dollar economic hub with investments from Google, ArcelorMittal, TCS and Cognizant. He said Rambilli Industrial Park will be strategically developed to attract large-scale investments in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, petrochemicals, IT and electronics.
The minister said Andhra Pradesh is pursuing cluster-based industrial development, which includes 22 electric vehicles, textiles, food processing, renewable energy and healthcare, among others. He reiterated the government’s agenda to create 20 lakh jobs in five years and underlined that the state’s priority is implementation and not just announcements.
Other leaders who spoke at the event also echoed Lokesh’s sentiments. Anakapalli MP CM Ramesh credited the combined leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan for the progress of the state. MLA Sundarapu Vijay Kumar described Andhra Pradesh as a “growth engine” and a welcome destination for investors.
Blue Jet Healthcare managing director Shiven Arora acknowledged the government’s support, noting that speed is critical in today’s competitive environment. He promised to create significant employment through the new unit.
Those who attended the ceremony included district officer Kollu Ravindra, APIIC chairman Mantena Ramaraju, APRDC chairman P. Nageswara Rao, Blue Jet Healthcare directors Venubabu and Naresh Shah, collector Vijaya Krishnan, public representatives and senior officials.
