Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh (ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్) is a state in southeastern India, located on the coast of the Bay of Bengal.

Capital — three-capital model: Amaravati (legislative), Visakhapatnam (executive), Kurnool (judicial). Language — Telugu (official). 
Nickname — "Rice Bowl of India" (largest rice producer). 
Economy — strong in agriculture, IT (especially Visakhapatnam is growing as a GCC hub), pharma, port industry, precious metals & rare earth metals. 
Coastline — second longest in India (±975 km) with beautiful beaches.
Famous landmarks — Tirumala Venkateswara Temple (richest temple in the world), Araku Valley, Papi Hills, beaches around Visakhapatnam, historical sites (Vijayanagara - rich heritage). 
Current focus (2026) — strong economic growth, major infrastructure projects, welfare programs, and attracting investments (recent budget 2026-27 ≈ ₹3.32 lakh crore with emphasis on growth & social sectors).








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