Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today asserted that the State would be developed as a centre for science and experts.
Naidu was delivering his key-note address at a seminar on the Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) at HITEX Convention Centre here.
The Chief Minister said Andhra Pradesh will have trade fairs that will provide a platform to entrepreneurs who can showcase their goods and services as well as interact with stakeholders from different sectors of the economy. Giving an example, he said trade fairs and exhibitions are perfect opportunities for cities, States and countries to boost their economies. Even a small State like Niger (in Africa) has managed to develop its economy by organizing Trade Fairs. Every year trade fairs boost German economic output by 23.5 billion Euros. They also ensure that 2,26,000 people have full-time jobs.
“It is our belief that with a more cohesive integration and interaction between all sectors of AP’s economy, we will be able to fast-track our State’s quest for sustainable economic development. This will affirm the recognition of AP as a fast growing economy (within India) with various investment potentials and opportunities.
Our trade fairs will focus on the promotion and development of indigenous and international trade to increase the volume of trade and boost activities of industrialization, which we believe, is critical to achieving a sustainable economic transformation”, he added.
“With our aim to make AP a skill and knowledge hub, we wish to hold trade fairs which will contribute significantly in catapulting State’s economy. This plan includes establishment of several world-class convention centers, which would address the needs of all stakeholders for next 20 years”, he added Recalling his efforts in building ‘Brand Hyderabad’ under his administration between 1995 and 2004, the Chief Minister said he had successfully created many architectural trademarks in this vibrant city. One such wonders is the Hitex Convention Centre (HICC) and also the Cyber Towers, which are synonymous with brand “Cyberabad”. He revealed how he had, as the Chief Minister of united AP, scrupulously replicated the best development models from various countries in Hyderabad, keeping the demographics in mind. The Chief Minister said trade fairs, exhibitions and cultural events will be utilized as channels through which benefits of growth can be transmitted to improve the well-being of the citizens.
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