Andhra Pradesh Drone Policy 4.0 (2024-29)
Andhra Pradesh Drone Policy 4.0 (2024-29) aims to establish the state as a leader in Drone System Design and Manufacturing (DSDM) and Drone Enabled Technology and Services (DeTS). Key incentives include a 20% capital subsidy (up to ₹500 lakhs), 100% net SGST reimbursement for 3 years, and various exemptions on stamp duty, land conversion, and power tariff rebates. The policy has an overall budget allocation of ₹500 crores (₹50,000 lakhs) over its 5-year operative period.
Key Summary
- Ministry / Authority
- Infrastructure and Investment (Airports) Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh
- Incentive Type
- Composite state package (capital subsidy + SGST reimbursement + land & power concessions + R&D/IPR support)
- Incentive Rate
- Capital subsidy 20% of FCI (up to ₹500 lakhs); 100% net SGST reimbursement (3 yrs); Power cost reimbursement ₹1/unit (2 yrs); 100% Stamp Duty & Registration exemption; 100% Land Conversion charge exemption; 50% Land Lease reduction (3 yrs); Testing & Certification up to ₹5 lakhs; IPR up to ₹3 lakhs (national) / ₹6 lakhs (international)
- Min. Investment
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- Application Deadline
- Open
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