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Andhra Pradesh has a geographical area of 2,75,000 square kilometre, a population of 7.69 crore. It is the fifth largest state in terms of area and population. A little over a third of the geographical area is tilled under agriculture. And, 22 per cent of the area is under forest cover. The State has a coastline of 974 kilometres.
Andhra Pradesh is a predominantly services economy
- 49 per cent of the total GDP comes from the services sector.
- Industry accounts for 27 per cent of GDP
- Agriculture accounts for 24 per cent.
The state accounts for about seven per cent of all new investments in the country. Foreign direct investments have been rising. The state ranks fourth in terms of attracting FDI.
The Monthly Review of Andhra Pradesh Economy provides comprehensive information on all the major sectors of the State. These include
- Agriculture
- Infrastructure
- Industry
- Small savings
- Banking
- Investment projects
- Social sectors
- Consumer prices.
It also covers the main events of the major corporates in the State.
Andhra Pradesh is a dynamic state that is almost always in the news. The Monthly Review of Andhra Pradesh tries to present this dynamism along with facts, figures and an incisive analysis - every month.
The Monthly Review of the Andhra Pradesh Economy is part of the State Analysis Service.
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