Vijayawada, Feb. 11 -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has underscored the importance of industrial and IT sector development for the overall progress of the state.

At a meeting with the officials here on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said that Industrial development will propel the state forward on the path of progress. "All sectors must grow together. The industrial sector's growth rate must increase from 6.57% to 16%, the environment sector to 18%, and the construction sector to 10%" he stressed.

Naidu added that during the previous YSRCP government's tenure, industrial growth in Andhra Pradesh had completely stagnated. Since the coalition government took charge, efforts have been made to achieve better results through...