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AP CM Naidu Urges Shift from Grey to Green Growth
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 11:46 AM
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has called for a transition from traditional grey growth to sustainable green growth, emphasizing the need for environmental and economic reforms.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has urged the state to move away from the conventional "grey" growth model, which relies heavily on industrial expansion and fossil fuel consumption.
The term "grey growth" refers to development that prioritizes economic output at the expense of environmental sustainability. Naidu highlighted the long‑term risks of this approach, including pollution, resource depletion and climate change impacts.
In a recent speech, the CM called for policies that promote renewable energy, green technology and circular economy practices. He stressed that such a shift would create new job opportunities and enhance the state's resilience to global market shifts.
The call comes as Andhra Pradesh seeks to align its development agenda with national and international climate commitments, aiming to balance growth with ecological stewardship.
The term "grey growth" refers to development that prioritizes economic output at the expense of environmental sustainability. Naidu highlighted the long‑term risks of this approach, including pollution, resource depletion and climate change impacts.
In a recent speech, the CM called for policies that promote renewable energy, green technology and circular economy practices. He stressed that such a shift would create new job opportunities and enhance the state's resilience to global market shifts.
The call comes as Andhra Pradesh seeks to align its development agenda with national and international climate commitments, aiming to balance growth with ecological stewardship.