In a significant Cabinet meeting held at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the Andhra Pradesh government approved a series of important initiatives aimed at enhancing the state's infrastructure and regulatory framework.

One of the major decisions taken during the meeting was the approval for the separation of the Andhra Pradesh Drone Corporation (APDC) from the Andhra Pradesh State Fibernet Limited (APSSL). This move will establish the APDC as an independent entity, with the state government acting as the nodal agency for all drone-related matters.

Among other key approvals, the Cabinet green-lit the establishment of a captive port at D. Elappuram in the Anakapalle district. This development is expected to boost trade and logistics in the region.

In a move to support local businesses, the Cabinet also approved a reduction in bar license fees for three-star and above hotels, setting the new fee at Rs. 25 lakhs. This decision aims to make it more affordable for quality establishments to operate in the state.

Furthermore, the Cabinet ratified initiatives proposed by the Youth and Tourism Department, with an allocation of Rs. 710 crore for various programs. Another important approval was for the construction of the Nagarjunasagar Left Branch Canal Retaining Wall, a crucial infrastructure project aimed at enhancing water resource management.

Additionally, the government announced the establishment of the Jalaharati Corporation, which will spearhead projects like the Polavaram-Banakacharla Linkage Project, designed to optimize irrigation and water supply across the region.