Focusing on IT Policies and incentives.

2. Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu
Honorable Chief Minister, Government of Andhra Pradesh
Visionary Leadership

3. Andhra Pradesh
Spearheading India’s transformation
8th
largest State
1st
Rank in Ease of
Doing Business
(Two years in a
row)
USD 117bn
GSDPin FY17-18
11.61%
growth rate, higher than
the national average
24X7
uninterrupted power
supply commitment
13%
of India’s coastline,
a gateway to theEast
14 ports
being developed
(6 exist)
12 Airports
being developed
(8 exist)
Amaravati
flagship
greenfield capital
USD 1,516bn.
targeted cumulative
Investments
SunriseAP
Vision 2029

4. 2017 STATE OF
THE YEAR
Awarded by
CNBC
#1 STATE
In Attracting
Private Sector
Investment
AMONG TOP 3
STATES
In Attracting
FDI in India
(2016)
#1 STATES
In Ease of Doing
Business
3 GOLD
AWARDS
For Innovation in
Governance
(20th e-Gov
Conference)
#1 STATE
In STPI IBPS
Scheme,
Attracted 11,233
seats in the
country
#1 STATE
Best
Performing
Utility in
Power Sector
26 AWARDS
Received By
State Power
sector during
2015-17

5. Year- 2017
Industry Relations
Reform
1st State to amend
Contract Labor Act
Extremely conducive
industrialrelations
Conducive Business Environment
2nd
1st1st
Ranking in Ease of Doing Business over last 3 Years
2015 2016 2017
Liaison officer
Dedicated liaison
officer for
every large and
mega project
Single Desk Portal
24 approvals from 14
departments are
provided
within 21 working
days

6. Enabling Framework
Land & Property
Transparent Criteria for
Land Allotment
Infrastructure & Utility
Online application and
payment for
infrastructure related
utilities
E-registration and
online payment of
state taxes
Rationalized
Environmental
Clearances
Downloadable and verifiable
Approval Certificate for
environmental clearances
Labor reforms
Amended Contract Labor
Act and combined online
registration for multiple
Labor Act
Self Certification &
Simplified Inspection
Inspection reports
available within 72
hours
Taxation
Vision
Reduction in Cost of Doing
Business
• Strengthening Logistics
• Providing Supportive
Infrastructure
• Enabling Governance

7. What the State Offers
Plug & Play
Workspace
for immediate
functioning of
Sales & Service
Allotment of
Land
both developed
& undeveloped
in a cluster
Built-up Space
for warehouses
& Factories to
facilitate start-
to-production
Uninterrupted
Quality Power
Supply
at a preferential
rate
Immediate
Water
Connection for
construction &
Industrial
Purpose

8. End to End broadband
connectivity upto 1 Gbps
Create an efficient ecosystem
for delivery & consumptions of
digital services
1
2
3
Shifting gears towards Intuitive
Governance
COREDashboard
>12Lakh
IoT
Devices
Across 33
Departments
Built in
Analytics
APFIBERNET
Biometrics
Surveillance
Sensors
Data Analytics
Drones
Real TimeGovernance
Transforming Governance Through Technology

9. VISAKHAPATNAM
thecityof destiny

10. Visakhapatnam
14th largest
geographical city of
country
5th busiest port of
country
9th largest
contributor to
country’s GDP
Major Tourist
Destination
Among the Cleanest
city of the country
Eastern Naval
command
headquarter
Third proposed
Smart City
Major Education
Hub
A Promising City

11. Resource & Infrastructure

12. Approximately 24% of
global IT & Banking force
are from the state of
Andhra Pradesh
Envisions to
develop state as
‘Knowledge Hub’
Private University Bill, 2015
Providing High
Quality, Research
oriented, Industry
relevant education
Facilitate Private
firms to set up
Universities
Talent Pool
Policy &
Incentives
Land & Power
Existing
Industries
Upcoming
Smart City
1 2 3 4 5

13. EDUCATION
PREMIER
INSTITUTES
IIDT
HIGHER
EDUCATION
FINTECH
International
Institute of Digital
technology
India’s First Premier
Digital Technology
Institute
IIT
IIM
IIIT
IISER
NIT
NID
AIIMS
Universities Industrial Training
Institutes
24 78
Institutes Students
Engg. 368 160,000
MBA 400 49140
Deg./Dipl
oma
1027 344,551
Fintech focussed
Human Resource
Development
Industry- University
Collaboration

14. Land
Allotment
Eligibility
Mega Project
Definition
• Only IT Units with minimum 250
employees and a turnover of ₹ 25 Cr in
previous financial year
• Employment creation of 5000 or more
in a span of 5 years, where the
company owns the land
• Timeline in case of Government land
allotment:
Start Operations
30% employment
fulfilment
100% employment
fulfilment
Start Construction 70% employment fulfilment
• Timelines to be followed in case of
Government land allotment:
180 days
Start Construction
3 years 5 years 6 years
70% employment fulfilment
30% employment
fulfilment
100% employment
fulfilment
Land Allotment
90 days 180 days 3 years 5 years 6 years0
0
Projectsalong
with land
allotment
Projectswithout
land allotment
(includingSME)
• ₹ 1,50,000 or 6 months CTC,
whichever is lower
MSME/SC/ST/
OBC/Women/
Rural Projects
• ₹ 50,000 or 6 months CTC
(cost to company), whichever
is lower
• ₹ 100,000 or 6 months CTC,
whichever is lower
Rental
Subsidy
• 50% Rental Subsidy at
Designated Technology Park
AP IT Policy
&
Incentives
Talent Pool
Policy &
Incentives
Land & Power
Existing
Industries
Upcoming
Smart City
1 2 3 4 5
Employment LinkedIncentives
• ₹60,000/ ₹40,000 per
employment generated for
mega/ general projects up to
maximum 80% of land cost
Land Cost
Rebate

15. AP DTP Policy
50%
IncentivesforITCompanies
IncentivesforDevelopers
Rent benefit passed on to such
occupying IT Unit for the remaining
period of rent guarantee
All other incentives as per AP IT Policy
2014-2020
Rent guarantee for unoccupied built-up IT space
from the time the occupancy certificate is issued till
project achieves specified occupancy
50%
1 lakh ft2 - 1,99,999 ft2
Earlier of: 18 months or 70% Occupancy
2 lakh ft2 - 2,99,999 ft2
Earlier of: 24 months or 70% Occupancy
3 lakh ft2 - 3,99,999 ft2
Earlier of: 30 months or 70% Occupancy
>4 lakh ft2
Earlier of: 36 months or 70% Occupancy

16. AP AI Cloud Hub Policy
R&D Incentives
Employment Incentive: IT policy employment linked benefits
for employment generated in IT/ITeS
Infrastructural support in the Cloud Hub zone such as
developed land, power, fibre, water & Right of Way etc.
Fiber connectivity : 50% for 3 years up to maximum of ₹1
Cr on connectivity charges
Power subsidy : Supply from 2 grids and subsidy of
₹2/ kVAh for 2 years from the start of commercial
operations
SGST reimbursement: 50%
• For new data centers
• On services provided within the state
IncentivesforDataCenters
IncentivesforAICompanies
Land Subsidy
₹60,000/ ₹40,000 per employment generated for
mega/ general projects
Employment Subsidy
₹50,000/ ₹1,00,000/ ₹1,50,000 depending on the
nature of the project – consistent with the IT policy
• Co-financing industry sponsored research: ₹25 lakhs
for AI related projects of public importance where an
equal amount has been funded by private/public sector
companies
• Patent Registration : 75% of the cost subject to a
maximum of ₹6 Cr

17. AP Electronics Policy
Land Usage
Mixed purpose land usage allowed up to 20% of
the land allotted for employee recreation /
housing
Government Land Allotment
0
180 days
3 years
5 years
6 years
Start
Construction
70% employment
fulfilment
30% employment
fulfilment
100%
employment
fulfilment
Investment
Subsidy
General Projects – 25% of
capital investment capped at
₹250 Cr
Mega Projects – 30% of capital
investment capped at ₹250 Cr
SGST Reimbursement
100% SGST reimbursement for
10 years
Training Incentives
50% investment subsidy capped
at ₹1 Cr for Training Schools
Power Subsidy
20-25% Power cost subsidy for 5
years

18. AP Cyber Security Policy
To create a robust cyber ecosystem, wherein the citizens transact online securely and take steps to protect
their identity, privacy and finances online, the businesses conduct their operations without any disruption or
damage and the Government ensures that its data and ICT systems are secure.
Chief Information
Security Officer
To be promoted in all
organizations, with
overall responsibility for
managing cybersecurity
of all cyber-assets &
protecting privacy of
Personal Identification
Information
AP CERT
Computer Emergency
Response Team proposed
to be established, as
State-level coordination
point for providing cyber
security information &
advice to AP IT community
Web Constables
Citizen participation
through a cadre of Web
Constables from citizenry
who have specified
qualifications and may
volunteer to provide
advocacy and reporting
services
Cyber Security
Professionals
Considering the
sophistication of cyber
security threats, it
further proposes to
train 20,000 Cyber
Security professionals
over a five year period
IIDT, Tirupati
Centre of excellence in
secure software
development shall be
developed at the
International Institute of
Digital Technologies,
Tirupati, with the motto
“secure by design.”

19. AP GIC Policy
Selection of Private Sector Project Proponent (PSPP)
APIIC to evaluate PSPP eligibility based on track record and business
proposal in terms of:
• Employment to be created
• Building space to be developed
• Extent of Investments
• Implementation phasing means of finance
• Financial viability of the project
Establishment of GIC projects in the state through PPP model to leverage the project execution and marketing skills of the
private sector
Policy envisages the establishment of GIC projects in the state through PPP model
Develop an ecosystem that enables long term success
in talent acquisition, infrastructure creation &
nurturing innovation
Creation of 50,000+ high quality jobs in
technology, analytics & core business jobs by
31st March, 2020
Generate capital investment of over ₹2,500
Cr by 31st March, 2020
Development & Operation of GIC Infrastructure
For GIC infrastructure eligibility, PSPP shall have
experience of successfully developing and
operating a cumulative built up area of at least 10
lakh sft

20. AP Startup Policy
Incentives
₹1,50,000 or 6 months CTC, whichever is lower
Plug and play facilities available for start ups
100 Accelerators/
Incubators
5000
Startups
1 mn sqft
Incubation Space
1,000 Cr in
VC Funding
1 home grown
billion $ firm
Five pillars of Innovation Envisaged niche themes as focus in the initial policy
period:
• IoT
• ‘IT for X’ in the areas of Pharma, Oil & Gas, Urban
Management
• Social Media, Mobility, Analytics and Cloud Computing
• Fabless Semiconductors
• Animation & Gaming
• Entertainment
• Visual Effects
• Health & Fitness
• Automotive
Successful
Startup Ecosystem
SharedInfrastructure
Accelerators/Incubators
HumanCapital
Funding
GoodGovernance

21. Setup at least 1 Integrated
Innovation and Technology Campus
by March 31, 2020
Addressing Fortune
500 companies to
develop an
innovation &
technology
ecosystem
Land
Incentives
Employment
Incentives
R&D
Centre
Employee
Housing
Incubation
Centers
Plug & Play
Facility
Utility
Support
AP Integrated Innovation and Technology Policy 2017-20

22. Land and Infrastructure
• Allotment of land at nominal
prices
• Mixed zoning and other such
zoning allowed as deemed fit
by GoAP
• Creation of 100
employees/acre high end and
direct employmentin
emerging technologies
• Sub-leasingof ITspace
permitted to synergize
collaborations and enhance IT
employment
Employment
• Incentives for high end and direct
employment in emerging
technologies:
• INR 1,00,000/- peradditional
employmentgenerated or 6
months costto company,
whicheveris lower
Startup ecosystem/Plug and
• Incubation center/Plug & Play
facility allotment at nominalrate
for 2 years or until creation of
captive infrastructure by the
proponent, whicheveris earlier
• Facilities allotment at subsidized
cost of not less than 50% of the
market value for 3 years or
completion of captive
infrastructure, whicheverisearlier.
• 100% SGST reimbursementon
goods and services by incubatorto
incubatee within AP
Integrated Innovation and Technology Policy Framework – 1/2

23. Data Centreincentives
• Right of way at zero cost
provided connectivity is
not leased out or extended
as a service
• 50% SGSTreimbursement
for new data centers/data
recovery centers on
purchaseof raw materials
and equipmentwithin AP
for a period of 3 years
• 50% SGSTreimbursement
on services providedby
data centerto registered
units within AP
Research&
Development
• Reimbursementon costof
filing patent, for
companies with India HQ
in AP,up to a limit of:
• INR 5 lakh per
domestic patent
awarded
• INR 10 lakh per
internationalpatent
awarded
Utility Support
• Assistance of 50% of
Internet connectivity
chargesfor 3 years up to
maximum of INR 1 crore
• 24X7 reliable, quality
power
• Projects to be exempted
from statutory power cuts
• 24X7 water supply
Non FiscalIncentives
• Up to 30% of total Built-up
area to be utilized for
commercial,socialand
supportfacilities
• Allowed 24X7 operations
– 3 shift for employees
with adequate security
especially forfemale
employees
• Impetus to establish
industry-academia
partnershipsto promote
apprenticeship and
training modelfor local
manpowerskilling
Integrated Innovation and Technology Policy Framework – 2/2

24. Talent Pool
Policy &
Incentives
Land & Power
Existing
Industries
Upcoming
Smart City
1 2 3 4 5
Land Bank Availability
56,00,000 acres in Vizag,
7,500 acres vacant plot in
Industrial Parks
Extendable Land Lease
Land lease for 33 years
extendable to 66 & 99 years
*based upon consideration
Lower Land Rate
In comparison to other
metropolitan cities,
the land rate is low
Various Reimbursements
100% reimbursement on
Stamp & Transfer Fee
Power Availability
24/7 un-interrupted
power supply as the
state is power surplus

25. Talent Pool
Policy &
Incentives
Land & Power
Existing
Industries
Upcoming
Smart City
1 2 3 4 5
 IT Industry
 Fastest growing sector in the city
 Comprising of brands like Conduent,
PayTM, WNS etc
 Among new hot destination for
Fintech Companies
 Creation of Social infra, Incentives in
the IT Policy, Skill development plays
an important role in attracting big IT
companies to city
 Heavy Industries
 Home to several State, central &
Privately owned Heavy Industries
 One of the Navratna status PSU ‘Vizag
Steel’ is in the city since 1982
 The other industries include
➢ Bharat Heavy Plate and Vessels
Limited
➢ Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
➢ Visakhapatnam Export
➢ Hindustan Petroleum
Corporation Limited
➢ Hindustan Shipyard Limited
 Tourism Industry
 Tourism Capital in Andhra
Pradesh
 Ranging from Beaches to Valleys,
from Hills to Caves, From
Museums to Parks and Gardens,
from Festivals to religious
temples

26. Established companies in the State

27. Talent Pool
Policy &
Incentives
Land & Power
Existing
Industries
Upcoming
Smart City
1 2 3 4 5
Proposed 3rd Smart City of the country
Smart IT
Infrastructure
Increased GrowthSmart Connectivity Smart Governance

28. Smart IT Infrastructure
 AP State FiberNet Limited (APSFL)
incorporated to undertake the works of AP
Fibergrid
 Provides affordable Triple Play Service to
household @149 Rs
 The customer target is households,
government offices & Private agencies
 Broadband connectivity of 15 Mbps for All
households, 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps for
institutions & Offices by the end of 2018
 Smart Connectivity
 Underground power supply network
by 2019, making the city 1st in the
country for such large extent operation
 Various street WiFi Hotspots
 Electrification of Mass Rapid transit,
including BRT & metro rail under smart
city project
 Enabling realization of the vision of
Digital AP
 Smart governance
 The state proposes to use
blockchain technology to
manage land records
 To protect the state’s digital
transaction to prevent fraud
 And to streamline vehicle
registration
 The state is planning to
expand its blockchain use into
transport & Finance
Talent Pool
Policy &
Incentives
Land & Power
Existing
Industries
Upcoming
Smart City
1 2 3 4 5

29. Connectivity

30. AIR
CONNECTIVITY
AIR
CONNECTIVITY
Most Busiest Airport
in the state of
Andhra Pradesh
Managed by both
Indian Navy and AAI
International connectivity
Singapore, Dubai,
SriLanka
Malaysia, Australia, Hong
Kong
New airport getting
developed in 2853 acres
to improve the air
connectivity
Passengers 2,409,712
Aircraft
Movement
19,193
Cargo Tonnage 4,526
7KM from City
Centre
Statistics

31. RAILWAY
CONNECTIVITY
East Coast Railways
zone and is one of
the principal
Divisional
Headquarters
Very well connected
Hyderabad, Chennai,
Bangalore, Mumbai,
Delhi, Kolkata
Cleanest Railway
Station of the country
2017
Over 5000 people
travel between Vizag
& Hyd every day
Rs. 7000 crores as
cargo revenue in
waltair division per
year
RAILWAY
CONNECTIVITY

32. ROAD
CONNECTIVITY
Bus Transit is the major
mode of passenger
transport with presence
of APSRTC all over the
city
Vizag Metro is also
proposed to be
constructed in the
city
Total Road
Length
2007.10Km
Municipal Roads 1865Km
Roads & Building
department’s
road
70.10Km
National
Highway
72Km
Less number of vehicles
and broad roadways
provides smooth traffic
Cycling paths are
also under
construction & Vizag
will be AP’s first city
to get such bike
stations

33. SEA
CONNECTIVITY
second largest
port by volume of
cargo handled
Eastern Naval
command
Headquarters
Located midway
between the
Chennai and
Kolkata Ports
Industrial Ecosystem,
Important pathway for
sea tradeCountry’s
Biggest
Shipyard

34. Lifestyle of the City

35. Education
• Timpany School
• Visakha Valley School
• The Presidential School
• D.A.V Public School
• Vignan Public School
• Bethany School
• Oakridge International School
• St Aloysius Anglo Indian High School
• Indian Institute of Management,
Visakhapatnam (IIM)
• Andhra University
• GITAM University
• Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of
Engineering
• Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
• Vignan’s Institute Of Information
Technology (VIIT)
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
➢ Major Hub of the state for Education, Research & Learning
➢ Presence of various Premier institutes like IIM, Indian Maritime
University, Indian Institute of Petroleum & Energy
➢ schools of the city are affiliated to the CISCE, CBSE or the State
Board

36. Affordability
• Cost of living index in Visakhapatnam is
24.20%
• Ranked at 19th place in the country in ‘Cost of
Living’, the city is way ahead in comparison to
major Indian cities
• Lowest Crime rate compared to other metros
or cities
• Real Estate prices are much less as compared
to major metro cities
• The Pollution level considering the 𝑆𝑂2 , 𝑁𝑂2,
CO, PM2.5, PM10 are among the lowest in the
major cities
City % Deviation in
Cost of Living
Mumbai -22%
Bangalore -36%
Delhi -26%
Hyderabad -11%
Pune -34%
Comparison with major cities in Cost of Living*
*based on third party online survey portal- Expatiston.com

37. Healthcare Facilities
 Major Healthcare Hub
 famous for its doctors and state of the art hospitals
equipped with modern facilities
 Dedicated operational Health City with presence of major
healthcare brands and various under different stage of
construction.
 3 Mini Life Sciences Park to be setup within next 3 years
• KGH (1000 + Beds)
• Apollo Hospitals (300 + beds)
• CARE Hospitals (300 + beds )
• Pinnacle Hospitals (300 + beds)
• Seven Hills Hospitals (200 + beds)
• Manipal Hospital (200 + beds)
• Pradhama Hospital (600 + beds)
• VIMS Hospital (500 + beds )
• MyCure Hospitals
Major Hospitals

38. Lifestyle
CULTURE
• Cosmopolitan city in nature
• Blend of various ethnicities
like Oriya, Bengali, Mallus,
Tamilians, North Indians,
Punjabis, Gujjus
• Due to presence of Eastern
Naval command
headquarter and PSUs,
large number of migrant
population
FOOD & DINING
• Availability of all type of
cuisines
• Famous high end & low end
restaurants
• Including 4-star & 3-star
hotels like, Novotel, Taj
Gateway, Green Park, The
Park and various famous food
vans
• AP’s First micro Brewery in
Vizag
SHOPPING
• All the famous brands
including Shoppers Stop,
Lifestyle
• D-mart, Spenser’s as
well as proposed
‘Walmart’ is in the city
• Growing number of
Shopping Malls

39. Tourism
• 5th Most Popular destination domestic
travellers (93 Million)
• Employs nearly 40 Lakh directly and
indirectly
• Approximately 6.6% contribution to
GSDP
• Known for its rich cultural spirit and
heritage
Beaches Museums Ancient Temples Valley

40. Tourism In Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam Hub A land of Beaches, Hills and rich history, Vizag offers diverse tourism attractions

41. USUAL EVENINGS IN VIZAG
The Monsoonweather

42. The usual eveningsin Vizag

43. The Beautiful Beaches of the
city

44. & theview

45. Andhra Pradesh- Incorporating Future Technologies
Create 20,000 strong
cadre of Cyber Security
professionals
CoE for Cyber Security
World class center of
innovation
collaborating
between startups,
financial institutions
IIDT, Tirupati is
planning
to offer in next gen
technologies including
in AR-VR
1st in Asia to use block
chain technology to
fight
cybercrime. Blockchain
Institute planned

46. Thank You

47. TIRUMALARAO CHAMALLA
Chief Executive Officer, IT Promotions
Andhra Pradesh Electronics & IT Agency
Visakhapatnam
Email: tirumalarao.chamalla@ap.gov.in