AP Minister Targets Rs 50,000 Crore Investment Push for Orvakal Industrial Hub

Minister Lays Foundation and Reiterates Commitment

Industries Minister TG Bharath Gupta said 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. He made the remarks while laying the foundation stone for Sri Mathre Foods Private Limited's Green Food Processing Unit at the Guttapadu MSME Park near Brahmanapalle in Kurnool district on Wednesday.

Panyam MLA Gowru Charitha Reddy and G Pulla Reddy Engineering College Chairman P Subba Reddy participated in the programme as chief guests.

Sri Mathre Foods Project Details

Sri Mathre Foods Private Limited Director P Vedavyas Reddy said the company was establishing an eco-friendly green food processing unit with modern technology to manufacture value-added food products. The unit will primarily focus on processing bananas, guavas, fruit pulp and other locally cultivated fruits and vegetables, thereby creating better market opportunities for farmers in the region.

The Andhra Pradesh Government had allotted 5.96 acres of land in the MSME Park for the project and the first phase would be completed within a year. The company plans to invest around Rs 10 crore in multiple phases over the next five years.

Minister Bharath stated that the company management should complete the construction works within eight months and begin operations at the earliest.

Expected Economic Impact

The arrival of new industries in the State would create large-scale employment opportunities for youth. The project is expected to provide direct employment to around 25 people while generating indirect livelihood opportunities for hundreds of farmers and workers in allied sectors.

The project aims to attract manufacturing, logistics, food processing, and renewable energy companies while generating over 45,000 jobs. The Minister said Reliance had already established one of the world's second-largest plants in the area and assured that the government was taking all necessary measures to ensure uninterrupted water supply for industries in Orvakal.

Infrastructure and Strategic Location

The Orvakal Industrial Node is being developed across nearly 2,621 acres under the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme. Located strategically along the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (HBIC), Orvakal is increasingly attracting attention because of its connectivity, industrial land availability, airport access, and proximity to major southern markets.

The region is connected through NH-44 and NH-40, while Kurnool Airport located nearby provides additional logistics support. The industrial node also benefits from access to Krishnapatnam Port and major freight corridors, improving export and supply-chain connectivity for manufacturers.

Sector Focus and Next Steps

Officials have stated that food processing will become one of the key pillars of Orvakal's industrial expansion. Proposed agro-processing projects are expected to strengthen the local agricultural economy by creating direct demand for farm produce from nearby districts.

The government is also targeting investments from logistics companies, warehousing operators, renewable energy firms, electronics manufacturers, and MSME supply-chain businesses. 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.