Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has invited the National University of Singapore to establish a branch campus in Amaravati, strengthening education, research, investment, and Singapore-Andhra Pradesh collaboration.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has invited the National University of Singapore (NUS) to establish an international branch or satellite campus in Amaravati, as part of the state's vision to develop its capital city into a global education and knowledge hub.
During his visit to Singapore, Naidu met Professor Tan Eng Chye, President of the National University of Singapore, and discussed opportunities for academic collaboration, research partnerships, and higher education expansion in Andhra Pradesh. The Chief Minister highlighted the state government's efforts to position Amaravati as a premier destination for education and innovation, noting that several reputed institutions have already established a presence in the capital region.
Naidu proposed that NUS set up an international branch campus or satellite centre in Amaravati and invited the university to become a strategic partner in Andhra Pradesh's higher education ecosystem. He also sought support from the NUS Policy Institute in developing innovative public policies aimed at attracting global investments and accelerating economic growth.
During the discussions, NUS faculty members enquired about the progress of Amaravati's development and recalled the university's earlier role in preparing the city's master plan. Responding positively, Professor Tan Eng Chye said NUS would explore the possibility of establishing a presence in Amaravati and examine avenues for deeper collaboration with the state.
As part of his Singapore visit, the Chief Minister also interacted with members of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Andhra Pradesh Business Delegation. Addressing entrepreneurs and industrialists, he called on Telugu business leaders across the world to act as ambassadors for Andhra Pradesh and promote the state's investment potential globally.
Naidu highlighted Andhra Pradesh's investor-friendly policies, skilled workforce, infrastructure, land availability, and natural resources, emphasizing opportunities across sectors including food processing, logistics, electronics, and semiconductors.
The Chief Minister also met Mr. Lim Siong Guan, Advisor to the Executive Committee of GIC, to discuss governance reforms and leadership training for government officials. In another meeting, Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry, Ms. Low Yen Ling, held discussions with Naidu on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, and economic development.
