Industrial Development
AP Industries Minister Reports Rs 10,000 Crore in Progressing Investments at Orvakal Industrial Park, Confirms Reliance Work Completion
Andhra Pradesh Industries Minister TG Bharath announced that Rs 10,000 crore in investments are progressing at the Orvakal Industrial Park in Kurnool district, with construction works completed by Reliance Industries. The statement was made during a door-to-door outreach campaign and framed as evidence of the coalition government reversing previous YSRCP-era industrial policy.
| Investments Progressing | Rs 10,000 crore at Orvakal Industrial Park (as of July 2026) |
|---|---|
| Reliance Status | Works completed at the park |
| Total Land Area | 2,621 acres in Kurnool District |
| Corridor | Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (HBIC) |
| Development Authority | National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) |
| Projected Target Investments | Rs 50,000 crore (state government target) |
| Planned Employment | 45,000+ jobs from approved NICDP allocation |
| Recent MoU | Rs 14,000 crore semiconductor investment signed (Indichip/Yitoa Micro, January 2025) |
What the Minister Announced
Speaking during a door-to-door outreach campaign at NR Peta in Kurnool on Tuesday, Industries Minister TG Bharath stated that investments worth Rs 10,000 crore are progressing at Orvakal Industrial Park, where Reliance has completed its works. He said the coalition government has restored the state to the growth track by reversing previous YSRCP policies.
Bharath emphasized that industrial development is being accelerated to boost local employment.
The Development Project
The Orvakal node in Kurnool District, spanning 2,621 acres, is being developed under the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor, with strategic location providing access to NH40, NH44, and Kurnool Bypass, ensuring robust road connectivity. National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation Limited (NICDC) is the Special Purpose Vehicle established to oversee this program.
The State Government is committed to transforming Orvakal into a major industrial hub with a target of attracting investments worth nearly Rs 50,000 crore.
Planned Economic Impact
Over 45,000 new jobs are expected from the smart city development. The approved NICDP project allocates 2,621 acres with Rs 2,726 crore to be spent to provide employment to 45,000 people.
The project is expected to become a large integrated industrial ecosystem supporting multiple sectors including automobile components, electronics, aerospace, textiles, food processing, renewable energy, and pharmaceuticals.
Recent Major Investment Milestone
An MoU has been signed to bring ₹14,000 crore investments in the semiconductor sector at the Orvakal Industrial Park, with the agreement signed between the Government of Andhra Pradesh and a consortium of companies including Japan-based Yitoa Micro Technology Corporation and India's Indichip Semiconductor Ltd (announced January 2025).
Political Context
The minister's statement was made while participating in a door-to-door outreach campaign under government welfare initiatives at NR Peta in Kurnool. Bharath dismissed opposition criticisms as false propaganda aimed at misleading the public. The statement was made in the context of broader political outreach rather than a formal new government order or announcement.
Frequently asked questions
What is Orvakal Industrial Park?
Orvakal is a 2,621-acre industrial smart city under development in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, as part of the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. It is being developed by NICDC, India's National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation, as a greenfield industrial hub.
Why did Reliance complete works at Orvakal?
The minister noted Reliance has completed works at the park, indicating the company is establishing operations or facilities there. Separately, Reliance Consumer Products was awarded a major civil and PEB construction order at Brahmanapalli Village in Kurnool district (valued at Rs 338.36 crore, targeted for completion by February 2026).
How much total investment is the government targeting at Orvakal?
The state government is targeting investments worth nearly Rs 50,000 crore across manufacturing, logistics, food processing, renewable energy, and industrial infrastructure. The Rs 10,000 crore cited by the minister represents investments currently progressing. Additionally, a Rs 14,000 crore semiconductor MoU was signed in January 2025.
When will the park be fully operational?
The article does not specify a completion date. The development is ongoing under NICDP as part of a multi-phase industrial corridor project. Infrastructure work is underway, including roads, utilities, logistics parks, and connectivity upgrades.
Who approved Orvakal as an industrial smart city?
The Union Cabinet approved Orvakal's development under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) in August 2024. The central government allocated Rs 2,726 crore toward the project, which will be implemented by NICDC.
What sectors will operate at Orvakal?
The park is planned to support automobile components, electronics, aerospace, textiles, food processing, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and other manufacturing sectors. A dedicated 300-acre Drone City was also announced for Kurnool district.
Sources
- Coalition govt restored AP to growth track: Bharath
- Orvakal Andhra Pradesh (Project Page)
- Centre picks Kopparthy, Orvakal as smart cities
- This Andhra City Near Bengaluru Gets Rs 50,000 Crore Investments
- Indichip Semiconductors to build $1.4 billion SiC facility
- Orvakal set for Rs 50,000 cr industrial windfall: Minister