Visakhapatnam Decked Up for 31st CII Partnership Summit

Visakhapatnam has been transformed to host the 31st CII Partnership Summit, scheduled for November 12 and 13 at the Andhra University Engineering College Grounds. The state government has made special arrangements to welcome international delegates and industrialists by showcasing Andhra Pradesh’s rich culture, traditions and hospitality. Visitors will get to experience traditional art forms such as the tribal Dhimsa dance, Garaga dance and Tappeta Gullu. The venue will also highlight the state’s handicrafts and cultural heritage, including Etikoppaka and Kondapalli toys, leather puppetry and Kuchipudi. Special displays will showcase the beauty of the Andhra coastline, local cuisine, the heritage of Amaravati, the features of the new capital and the Kadiyam nurseries.

Dedicated exhibition stalls have been set up to present the state’s resources and investment opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, horticulture, Araku coffee, tourism, logistics and solar power. The summit venue includes a main plenary hall and several meeting spaces for discussions among industry leaders. A special hall has been arranged for meetings between leading company chairpersons and CEOs and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Separate facilities will support Business-to-Business (B2B) and Government-to-Business (G2B) meetings, investment partnerships and agreement signings. Multiple sessions can be conducted simultaneously, with discussions planned around six key themes, along with the inaugural and closing ceremonies.