Major Industries Minister Dr. J Geetha Reddy, on Thursday, informed the State Legislative Assembly, during Question Hour, that the central government has given its approval for setting up of the National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) in Chittoor and Medak districts.
While one NIMZ will be set up at Pileru, Valmikipuram Mandal, Chittoor district, another has been scheduled to be set up at the Nyalkal and Jarasangam Mandals of Medak district.
The Chittoor NIMZs is expected to generate 184,000 direct and 270,000 indirect jobs. Similarly, the Medak NIMZ will provide direct employment to 315,00 people while giving indirect employment to 450,000 people. (INN)