The Retail Parks Policy 2021-2026 of Andhra Pradesh aims to create how many additional direct employment opportunities in the retail industry by 2026?

The Retail Parks Policy 2021-2026 of Andhra Pradesh aims to create how many additional direct employment opportunities in the retail industry by 2026? Correct Answer 50,000

The correct answer is 50,000.

  • The Andhra Pradesh government has released the Retail Parks Policy 2021-2026.
  • The objective of the policy is to boost organized retail trade within the state in order to increase the GSDP.
  • The policy, to be in force for five years, eyes new investments to the tune of Rs 5,000 crore and the creation of 50,000 additional direct employment opportunities in the retail industry by 2026. 
  • Andhra Pradesh:
    • Chief Minister - Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy.
    • Governor - Biswabhusan Harichandan.
    • Number of Districts - 13.

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