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Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears path for foreign university campuses in State

The Cabinet approves 12 agendas including establishment of Horticulture Information and Management System, upgrade of Repalle CHC to 100-bed hospital and guidelines for Thalliki Vandanam scheme

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears path for foreign university campuses in State

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet recently approved amendments to the Education Act and a new policy for 2026, paving the way for foreign universities to set up campuses in the state. The decision was made during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, with Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy briefings the media on the new framework.

The policy aims to provide incentives and infrastructure facilities for the establishment of foreign educational institutions and private universities, with 12 agenda items approved, including the establishment of the Horticulture Information and Management System (APHIMS) and the upgradation of a community health centre to a 100-bed area hospital.

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