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Lokesh Calls on Pan-IIT Community to Propel Andhra Pradesh to India's Top State
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 01:37 PM
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The Minister of Higher Education, Lokesh, has appealed to the Pan-IIT community for support in a bid to elevate Andhra Pradesh to the top position among Indian states.
The Minister of Higher Education, Lokesh, addressed a gathering of scholars and industry leaders on Tuesday, urging the Pan-IIT community to collaborate in a statewide development initiative.
During the speech, Lokesh outlined a vision for Andhra Pradesh to become the leading state in India, citing improvements in infrastructure, education, and technology as key drivers.
He called upon IIT alumni and faculty to share expertise, mentorship, and research partnerships that could accelerate the state's progress.
While no formal policy framework was announced, the minister emphasized that collective effort from the Pan-IIT network could help Andhra Pradesh achieve national prominence.
During the speech, Lokesh outlined a vision for Andhra Pradesh to become the leading state in India, citing improvements in infrastructure, education, and technology as key drivers.
He called upon IIT alumni and faculty to share expertise, mentorship, and research partnerships that could accelerate the state's progress.
While no formal policy framework was announced, the minister emphasized that collective effort from the Pan-IIT network could help Andhra Pradesh achieve national prominence.