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Anant Ambani, executive director, Reliance Industries, gave a heartfelt speech to the people of Andhra Pradesh on Friday, asking them to treat him like a “son of Andhra” and tell him how he could help the development of their state.
Reliance Industries’ Anant Ambani, at the foundation stone laying for the Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub in Andhra Pradesh, asked locals to treat him as a son of the state and guide his contributions to farmer welfare, rural entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
This happened during the laying of the foundation stone for the Rayalaseema Global Horticulture Hub and the Indian School of Agriculture in B.K. Palli village in Madanapalle mandal.
While addressing Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, farmers, and other dignitaries who were present during the occasion, Ambani said that he would want to collaborate with the state for its development.
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“Today, I request you to treat me as a son of Andhra and instruct me about what I can contribute towards the growth of your beautiful state,” he said. He further used the Telugu phrase, “Nannu Andhra bidde ga bhavinchandi.”
Anant Ambani Focuses On Farmers And Rural Economy
Ambani explained that the collaboration between Reliance and the Andhra Pradesh government was intended to benefit farmers as well as create opportunities for them.
While thanking the government for putting faith in his company, he made it clear that the purpose of the initiative was much beyond that of laying the foundation stone.
“Today we are not just laying foundation stones but laying the foundations for rural entrepreneurship, vibrant villages, a more sustainable India, and above all for our brother and sister farmers,” Ambani stated.
The Rayalaseema horticulture project would help strengthen the agricultural ecosystem in the region and also provide opportunities related to farming and rural entrepreneurship.
It was Ambani who stressed on the need for working with farmers in making the rural economy sustainable.
Chandrababu Naidu Embraces Anant Ambani
Following Ambani’s address, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu warmly embraced him on the stage.
The gesture came after Ambani spoke about his personal commitment to Andhra Pradesh and his desire to contribute to the state’s development.
The event was attended by several senior leaders, including Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and State IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh.
The leaders praised Ambani’s remarks and the partnership between Reliance and the Andhra Pradesh government.
Reliance Partnership With Andhra Pradesh
The foundation stone ceremony marked another step in the state’s efforts to strengthen its agriculture and horticulture sectors, particularly in the Rayalaseema region.
Ambani said Reliance was grateful for the opportunity to work with the Andhra Pradesh government on what he described as an important initiative for farmers.
He emphasised that the larger objective was to create stronger rural communities, expand opportunities for farmers and contribute to sustainable development.
His appeal to be treated as a “son of Andhra” became the key moment of the event, with his Telugu remarks drawing attention from the gathering.
