`One Family–One Entrepreneur’: CM Naidu hard sells new growth model to investors at WEF

Davos: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said the Andhra Pradesh government’s “One Family–One Entrepreneur” initiative is aimed at ensuring inclusive development by making every household a stakeholder in growth.

Naidu also asserted that India is today the safest and most preferred destination for global investments.

Addressing multiple sessions and high-level meetings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting here, the Chief Minister outlined Andhra Pradesh’s development vision anchored in entrepreneurship, technology-driven productivity, and improved quality of life.

One Family–One Entrepreneur: Growth for All

Participating in a dedicated WEF discussion, Naidu said development should not be confined to a few sections and that every family should have the opportunity to participate as an entrepreneur.

He noted that as India advances by leveraging technology to strengthen the productive sector, citizens must seize opportunities to build enterprises.

He said the State is supporting startups through the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub, encouraging MSMEs, promoting women entrepreneurs, and implementing the P-4 system to reduce poverty by handholding the underprivileged to achieve their goals.

Several entrepreneurs at Davos lauded the initiative, stating that the policy would accelerate rural development and broaden the benefits of growth across all sections of society.

Skill Development & Global Tech Partnerships

Accompanied by IT Minister Nara Lokesh, the Chief Minister sought collaboration with IBM to train 10 lakh youth in AI, Quantum Technologies, and Cybersecurity.

In discussions with IBM Chairman Arvind Krishna, Naidu stressed large-scale skilling to prepare Andhra Pradesh’s workforce for future technologies.

He also met Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian to discuss a proposed Google AI data centre in Visakhapatnam, and held talks with World Intellectual Property Organization Director General Daren Tang on strengthening innovation, startups, and patent ecosystems.

Naidu said the State is prioritising value addition across sectors, including agriculture, and working towards branding Andhra Pradesh products globally. He assured investors of swift, single-table clearances and the government’s responsibility in facilitating projects.

India: Safest Destination for Foreign Investment

Inaugurating the India Lounge themed “Partner with India”, the Chief Minister said countries across the world are increasingly looking to India amid rapid economic transformation. He called for a “Team India” approach guided by the spirit of “Nation First.”

Naidu expressed confidence that India will become the world’s third-largest economy within two years and the largest by 2047, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for showcasing India’s capabilities globally.

While underscoring the importance of wealth creation, he stressed that improving living standards remains central to development. He noted that green energy and digital infrastructure are currently at the forefront of global focus and said Andhra Pradesh is aligning its policies accordingly.

Dignitaries Present

Union Ministers Prahlad Joshi and Rammohan Naidu; Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma; Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren; Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Rameshbhai Sanghavi; Kerala Minister P. Rajeev; Uttar Pradesh Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna; Telangana Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy, and several other dignitaries attended the event.