Goyal, Naidu, Kalyan inaugurate Andhra Pradesh pavilion at CII summit

Union Minister Piyush Goyal joined Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan at the Andhra Pradesh Pavilion during the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. The three leaders explored exhibits showcasing the state's tribal artisanal heritage and engaged with displays of local handicrafts during the pre-summit tour.

The delegation also sampled Araku Coffee, the renowned specialty brew produced in the tribal-dominated Araku Valley region of the state. The pavilion served as a showcase of Andhra Pradesh's cultural and agricultural offerings to summit participants and delegates.

The visit preceded the summit's inaugural session, where business leaders and policymakers gathered to discuss investment opportunities and regional development initiatives. The CII Partnership Summit, held annually in different regions across India, attracts senior government officials, industrialists, and stakeholders seeking to explore collaborative opportunities.

Andhra Pradesh has been actively promoting its tribal art forms and specialty products on national and international platforms as part of efforts to enhance rural livelihoods and showcase the state's unique cultural heritage to investors and tourists.