Vijayawada, Nov. 8 -- The 12th State Investments Promotion Board (SIPB) meeting headed by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday approved investments to the tune of Rs 1,01,899 crore of 26 industries, creating employment opportunities for 85,870 people.

With this, Andhra Pradesh so far attracted total investments of Rs 8,08,899 crore, providing employment opportunities to 7,05,870 lakh people.

Addressing the SIPB meeting, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directed the officials to ensure that all the industries are grounded as per schedule, adding that 15 industrial zones should be formed for cluster wise industrial development.

At the same time officials should focus on utilizing Central Government incentives to promote industries,...