Andhra CM pushes aerospace, drone tech, AI via AP FIRST initiative

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu approved AP FIRST, a futuristic research hub in Tirupati to boost skill development, advanced research, and industry-ready youth. Leveraging IIT and IISER, it will focus on aerospace, AI, defence, biotech, and green energy. The State also plans to expand drone applications, aiming to position Andhra as a hub for innovation and next-gen technologies.