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New Delhi.: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today addressed the valedictory session of the 31st edition of the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
The Vice-President appreciated the remarkable development achieved by Andhra Pradesh under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu.He noted that the State had attracted 714 investment projects worth over ₹22 lakh crore since June 2024, reflecting strong investor confidence and economic momentum.
He said that the State’s vision of Swarna Andhra 2047 was aligned with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Investments in green energy, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum technology, ports, aerospace and advanced manufacturing were positioning Andhra Pradesh as an emerging industrial and innovation hub.
Referring to the theme of this year’s Summit, ‘Navigating the New World Order – Trade, Technology and Trust’, the Vice-President observed that geopolitical uncertainties, technological disruptions, climate change and evolving supply chains were reshaping the global economy. However, every period of uncertainty also presented new opportunities, and nations demonstrating adaptability, innovation and trusted partnerships would be best placed to shape the future.
He expressed confidence that India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, was moving firmly towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Emphasising India’s growing economic strength, young and skilled workforce, vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem and expanding manufacturing and services sectors, he said that India aspired not merely to participate in the emerging global economic order but to play a leading role in shaping it.
The Vice-President highlighted the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and digital platforms. He stressed that Atmanirbhar Bharat should not be understood as turning inward, but as building domestic capabilities, enhancing competitiveness and integrating more deeply with global markets.
Calling for a collective national endeavour towards Viksit Bharat 2047, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan emphasised that the responsibility of building a developed India could not rest with the Government alone. It required the active participation of industry, academia, entrepreneurs, young people and international partners, in keeping with the Prime Minister’s call for Sabka Prayas.
Concluding his address, the Vice-President called upon stakeholders to move from dialogue to action, from opportunity to achievement, and from partnership to shared prosperity. He expressed appreciation to all participating countries, international delegates, industry leaders and institutions for their contribution to the Summit.
The Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri S. Abdul Nazeer; Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N Chandrababu Naidu;Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and Education, Shri Pralhad Joshi; Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Shri Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu; Andhra Pradesh Ministers Shri Nara Lokesh and Shri T. G. Bharath; CII Director General Shri Chandrajit Banerjee; and CII President Designate Dr. Suchitra Ella, among other dignitaries, were present on the occasion.
