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<p><strong>ECONOMY AND TOURISM</strong></p><p>Andhra Pradesh is one of the fastest growing economies with growth outstripping that of the wider Indian economy in the past few years. The per capita income at current prices increased by 12.14 per cent, from Rs 1,51,173 in 2018-19 to Rs 1,69,519 in 2019-20 (all-India per capita income for 2019-20 was Rs 1,34,432).</p><p>The state&rsquo;s business-savvy chief minister, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, is pulling out all the stops to accelerate growth. At current prices, Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was Rs 10.08 trillion in 2019-29, growing at a CAGR of 15.38 per cent from 2015-16 to 2019-20. Reddy is focused on developing key sectors, agro- and food-based industries, biotechnology, bulk drugs and pharmaceuticals, information technology and information technology services, textile and leather, tourism, automotive and auto components. The greenfield airport at Orvakallu in Kurnool district is expected to begin commercial flights soon. Four non-major ports at Machilipatnam, Bhav&shy;ana&shy;padu, Kakinada SEZ and Ramayapatnam are under development. The CM has also invested in human resources, rolling out the welfare carpet which now reaches the doorstep of the disadvantaged through a slew of schemes and a unique delivery network of village/ ward secretariats.</p><p>The state is known for its pristine beaches and is a big draw for domestic tourism (195.8 million arrivals in 2019), since it is home to the richest Hindu shrine at Tirumala. Foreign tourist arr&shy;ivals last year were pegged at 230,000 last year. Plans to boost tourism include eight world-class sports complexes and new seven- and five-star hotels at 12 places.</p><div class="itemcenter"><amp-iframe height="62" title="" width="320" sandbox="allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" allowfullscreen src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014%5Cu0026native%3D1" class="mrBt15 preferred-source-banner"> </amp-iframe></div></p><p>A 3.4 km Formula Three racing track is getting the finishing touches at Kotapalli in Anantapur district at a 219-acre facility which will include a resort. The enterprising tourism department earned Rs 28 crore by utilising the 38 hotels it runs across the state as Covid centres and supp&shy;ly&shy;ing food to the patients in them. &ldquo;The focus now will be on promotion of water tourism, ecotourism, beach tourism and temple tourism,&rdquo; says tourism and sports minister M. Srinivasa Rao.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Iram Ara Ibrahim</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Nov 27, 2020</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

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<p><strong>ECONOMY AND TOURISM</strong></p><p>Andhra Pradesh is one of the fastest growing economies with growth outstripping that of the wider Indian economy in the past few years. The per capita income at current prices increased by 12.14 per cent, from Rs 1,51,173 in 2018-19 to Rs 1,69,519 in 2019-20 (all-India per capita income for 2019-20 was Rs 1,34,432).</p><p>The state&rsquo;s business-savvy chief minister, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, is pulling out all the stops to accelerate growth. At current prices, Andhra Pradesh&rsquo;s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) was Rs 10.08 trillion in 2019-29, growing at a CAGR of 15.38 per cent from 2015-16 to 2019-20. Reddy is focused on developing key sectors, agro- and food-based industries, biotechnology, bulk drugs and pharmaceuticals, information technology and information technology services, textile and leather, tourism, automotive and auto components. The greenfield airport at Orvakallu in Kurnool district is expected to begin commercial flights soon. Four non-major ports at Machilipatnam, Bhav&shy;ana&shy;padu, Kakinada SEZ and Ramayapatnam are under development. The CM has also invested in human resources, rolling out the welfare carpet which now reaches the doorstep of the disadvantaged through a slew of schemes and a unique delivery network of village/ ward secretariats.</p><p>The state is known for its pristine beaches and is a big draw for domestic tourism (195.8 million arrivals in 2019), since it is home to the richest Hindu shrine at Tirumala. Foreign tourist arr&shy;ivals last year were pegged at 230,000 last year. Plans to boost tourism include eight world-class sports complexes and new seven- and five-star hotels at 12 places.</p><div class="itemcenter"><iframe scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" width="100%" height="62" awidth="320" aheight="62" amplayout="fixed" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014" class="preferred-source-banner" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><style>.preferred-source-banner{  margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}</style></p><p>A 3.4 km Formula Three racing track is getting the finishing touches at Kotapalli in Anantapur district at a 219-acre facility which will include a resort. The enterprising tourism department earned Rs 28 crore by utilising the 38 hotels it runs across the state as Covid centres and supp&shy;ly&shy;ing food to the patients in them. &ldquo;The focus now will be on promotion of water tourism, ecotourism, beach tourism and temple tourism,&rdquo; says tourism and sports minister M. Srinivasa Rao.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Iram Ara Ibrahim</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Nov 27, 2020</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

The state's business-savvy chief minister, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, is pulling out all the stops to accelerate growth.

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The state’s business-savvy chief minister, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, is pulling out all the stops to accelerate growth.

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In a historic first, the Union Budget 2026–27 will be presented on a Sunday at 11 am, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables her ninth consecutive Budget. As part of a youth outreach initiative, students from across India will witness the live Budget in the Lok Sabha, visit the Ministry of Finance, and engage with the Finance Minister on Budget priorities and India’s economic future.

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The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) are both conducting full trading sessions today. This marks only the second time since Independence that equity markets are open on a Sunday.

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The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would win 352 seats if the Lok Sabha elections were held today, INDIA bloc 182 seats and others nine seats, according to the India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation survey.

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Bands of the Army, Navy, and Air Force and paramilitary enthralled the audiences with an array of foot-tapping melodies, including 'Vande Mataram', 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja', 'Vijay Bharat', 'Sitare Hind' and 'Brave Warrior', at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Delhi's Vijay Chowk on Thursday.

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In this report, the focus is on the high-level meeting between Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The meeting aimed to address speculations regarding a rebellion and internal friction within the Kerala Congress unit. Speaking after the marathon session, Shashi Tharoor stated, 'The discussion with my two party leaders, the LOP and the Congress President and we had a very good, constructive, positive discussion.' He emphasized that the party is moving forward on the same page, dismissing rumors of a fallout. Tharoor, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, confirmed he would continue to campaign for the party alongside the state leadership. The Congress leadership has reportedly stepped in to ensure unity ahead of upcoming elections, describing Tharoor as an asset to the party. The discussion follows Tharoor's recent absence from party meetings and reported differences with the state leadership in Kerala.

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In this Special Report, the focus is on the tabling of the Economic Survey 2025-26 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the start of the Budget Session. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the survey in the Lok Sabha, projecting a robust GDP growth of 7.4% for FY26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, stating, 'In the beginning of this quarter, the free trade agreement between India and the European Union is a glimpse of how bright the future of the youth of India is.' The Prime Minister emphasized that the next 25 years are crucial for achieving the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' and noted that India is now on the 'reform express.' The bulletin also covers the political friction in Parliament, with the opposition demanding a rollback of the G. Ramji law while the BJP accused them of disrespecting constitutional traditions. The survey highlights fiscal prudence, with the deficit met at 4.8% of GDP.

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This special report covers the final rites of Ajit Pawar being conducted at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati. The transcript highlights the emotional scenes as the Pawar family, including Sunetra Pawar, Parth Pawar, and Jai Pawar, pay their last respects. A significant moment is noted between Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar, who stood together despite their past political face-off in the Lok Sabha elections. The speaker notes, 'The family, the political divide blurred by what has been deep love within the family and that void today is filled by the outpouring of grief.' The programme reflects on Ajit Pawar's legacy as a 'mercurial leader' who transformed Baramati into a model constituency. The report details the public nature of the bereavement, with a three-day mourning period announced in the region as the community gathers to say goodbye to the leader they affectionately called 'Dada'.

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