VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh is emerging as a frontrunner in the national drive to decarbonise industry and promote energy efficiency among Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Building on the flagship Government of India programmes such as UJALA, the Street Lighting National Programme, distributed solar and smart metering, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) under the Ministry of Power is preparing to unveil a comprehensive roadmap to accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies across MSME clusters.
EESL has drawn up a dedicated blueprint for Andhra Pradesh, positioning the State as a key driver in India’s industrial transition.
The plan envisions MSMEs—traditionally seen as energy- and carbon-intensive—transforming into engines of sustainable growth through scalable solutions, innovative financing, and integration of global technologies.
The State has already taken a significant step forward with a landmark Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Industries Department and EESL during the CII Global Summit in Visakhapatnam, in the presence of MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas. The agreement is being seen as a structured and replicable framework for nationwide adoption.
“This initiative marks a paradigm shift—from isolated interventions to a comprehensive MSME enablement model,” said Akhilesh Kumar Dixit, CEO of EESL. The blueprint, soon to be submitted to the Industries Department, aligns with Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s vision of leveraging advanced technologies to drive economic growth, generate employment, and promote environmental sustainability.
N Yuvaraj, Principal Secretary of Industries, welcomed the initiative, reiterating the government’s commitment to positioning AP as a preferred global destination for investment. He also acknowledged the role of M Viswa, CEO of MSME Development Corporation, in facilitating Central support through the Ministry of MSME for implementing energy-efficiency programmes across key clusters in the State.
With MSMEs accounting for a substantial share of industrial energy consumption, the interventions promise measurable impact—20–30% energy savings, reduced carbon emissions, improved competitiveness, and better working conditions. AP’s proactive stance is being hailed as a benchmark for other States in India’s journey towards industrial decarbonisation.