Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu speaking at A.P.-Singapore Business Forum un Singapore on Monday, July 28, 2025. Photo: Special Arrangement
In a move aimed at transforming Andhra Pradesh into a leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has called for a strategic partnership with AI Singapore to establish cutting-edge research and innovation ecosystems across the State.
During a high-level meeting with Mohan Kankanvalli, Deputy Executive Chairman of AI Singapore, on Tuesday (July 29, 2025), the Chief Minister emphasised the need to build strong collaborations between AI Singapore and premier universities and research institutions in Andhra Pradesh. He proposed launching AI training programmes, student exchange initiatives, and skill development modules to prepare the youth for an AI-driven future.
“Empowering our students with emerging technologies like AI is not just an investment in skills, but a foundation for long-term innovation and economic growth,” he remarked.
The discussions also delved into sector-specific applications of AI, particularly in healthcare, agriculture, education, and citizen services. The Chief Minister underlined the state’s commitment to fostering a robust AI ecosystem, encouraging AI Singapore to take part in joint research initiatives and deep tech collaborations.
In response, AI Singapore’s leadership expressed appreciation for Andhra Pradesh’s proactive approach and agreed to explore opportunities for collaboration through further deliberations with their leadership and technical teams.
Aviation sector
Later, Mr. Naidu held a separate meeting with Ng Jean Lin Wilin, Senior Vice President of SIA Engineering Company. The Chief Minister outlined Andhra Pradesh’s strategic plans for airport development and modernisation, and invited SIA Engineering to partner in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations under upcoming airport projects.
Highlighting the state’s newly introduced industry-friendly policies, Mr. Naidu encouraged the company to explore investment opportunities and visit Andhra Pradesh to assess the aviation ecosystem firsthand. He stressed the potential of AP to host a world-class MRO hub, leveraging the technical expertise and global experience of firms like SIA Engineering.
The Andhra Pradesh government is considering key locations such as Visakhapatnam and Krishnapatnam for setting up this proposed MRO centre, citing their strong infrastructure and logistical connectivity.
In response, the SIA Engineering SVP expressed keen interest and assured that a company delegation would soon visit Andhra Pradesh to explore the possibilities further.
Published – July 29, 2025 10:32 am IST
