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How the state works

A standing board that decides major projects in one sitting, and clearances that run across departments together.

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The state

Trade and position

Proof

Fifteen priority sectors

Each with a named cluster, an anchor investor already operating, and a thematic policy under the 2024–29 cycle.

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Technology and deep tech

Energy, mobility and heavy industry

Consumer and life sciences

Start with one conversation

Tell us the product, the volume and the date you need to be producing. We work backwards from there.

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Getting started

Building your team

After you land

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Food processing

Marine, horticulture and packaged foods · Coastal belt and the Krishna–Godavari delta

Why here

India’s largest aquaculture output, all 28 districts river-fed, and a horticulture base that supports year-round processing. Agriculture is 35% of gross state value added — the raw material is already here.

Already operating in the state

CoromandelHeritage FoodsGodrejNekkanti Sea FoodsDevi Fisheries

Clusters and parks

  • Aqua cluster
  • Horticulture cluster
  • Coffee cluster (Araku)

Governing policy

AP Food Processing Policy (2024–29)
Umbrella framework: Integrated Development Policy 4.0, notified 26 October 2024, operative 2024–29.

Entitlements are project-specific and determined against the operative policy and the decision taken on your project.

Which desk handles it

Food processing is handled by the Food processing and MSME desk. Food processing, agricultural value chains and smaller enterprises.

Next step

Send us the product, capacity and target date. We come back with site options and what the path looks like from there.

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