Andhra Pradesh steps up efforts to make MSMEs energy-efficient, says official

Principal Secretary (Industries and Commerce) N. Yuvaraj has said that Andhra Pradesh is stepping up efforts to transform its micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into globally competitive, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable manufacturing units, with a focus on transitioning to net-zero emissions in partnership with the Union government.

The State’s collaboration with the Union Ministry of MSME and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has earned national recognition for introducing and implementing advanced energy-efficiency technologies, Mr. Yuvaraj said during an online review meeting on Monday. The meeting reviewed the implementation of energy-efficiency programmes under the memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Viswa Manoharan, CEO of the AP MSME Development Corporation, and Akhilesh Kumar Dixit, CEO of EESL.

Mr. Yuvaraj stressed the need to fulfil all commitments within the stipulated timelines. A key initiative in this direction was the comprehensive energy and water audit programme being undertaken by the MSME Development Corporation in collaboration with EESL. The programme aimed to identify opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption, lower operating costs, improve resource efficiency and promote sustainable manufacturing.

Mr. Dixit said audits were under way in selected MSME units with high-tension connections and a contract demand exceeding 100 kVA. EESL aimed to complete the audits by March 2027.

Mr. Viswa said Andhra Pradesh had strengthened its MSME ecosystem through formalisation, credit support, infrastructure development, capacity building, technology upgradation and market linkages. Institutional credit to MSMEs in the State had crossed approximately ₹1.17 lakh crore in 2025-26.

The twin focus on industrial competitiveness and environmental responsibility was expected to position MSMEs in Andhra Pradesh for a more sustainable and globally competitive future.

Published - November 09, 2026 06:32 pm IST