Quick Facts

Modern Developments

• Solar and Wind Power:
  • One of the major districts for solar energy projects under India's National Solar Mission.
• Industrial Growth:
  • Efforts are underway to develop industrial corridors linked to Bengaluru and Chennai.
• Urban Development:
  • Improvements in urban infrastructure through Smart City-like missions and schemes.
• New Districts:
  • After 2022, parts of old Anantapur district were carved out to form Sri Sathya Sai District (centered around Puttaparthi).