Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh has received rare national recognition for his governance and reform-driven leadership. The prestigious national magazine ‘The Week’ has featured Lokesh on its latest cover page, describing him as the “Chief Job Creator of Andhra Pradesh.” The cover story highlights his role in attracting investments, accelerating reforms, and creating employment opportunities for the youth.
Reacting to the cover story, State Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha praised Lokesh’s governance style and vision. She said his approach reflects speed, innovation, and accountability, which are now visible across departments. According to her, Lokesh has transformed governance by focusing on results rather than rhetoric.
Anitha stressed that “Speed of Doing Business” under the current government is not just a slogan. Instead, it is a firm commitment to investors, entrepreneurs, and job seekers. She noted that Lokesh’s world-class exposure and reform mindset have helped Andhra Pradesh regain investor confidence within a short time. She also credited Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu for continuing his legacy of development and positioning the state as a preferred destination for industries.
Meanwhile, The Week magazine highlighted several key aspects of Lokesh’s journey and leadership. The cover story noted that Lokesh believes in action-driven governance and focuses on converting policy decisions into real opportunities. It pointed out that his education at globally reputed institutions such as Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon University has shaped his modern outlook on governance and development.
The magazine quoted Lokesh as saying that his primary ambition is to be known as a “chief job creator” rather than just a minister. His focus remains firmly on employment generation, skill development, and long-term economic growth. By prioritizing youth-centric policies and industry-friendly reforms, he aims to ensure that growth directly benefits the people.
Drawing inspiration from his father Chandrababu Naidu’s role in transforming Hyderabad into a global IT hub, Lokesh is now working to turn Andhra Pradesh into an industrial and innovation powerhouse. The article observed that his leadership reflects a clear roadmap where investments, infrastructure, and employment move together.
Overall, the The Week cover story signals growing national recognition for Nara Lokesh’s governance model. With a strong focus on jobs, reforms, and accountability, his role as Andhra Pradesh’s “Chief Job Creator” is gaining attention far beyond the state.
Speed of doing business is not a slogan, it is a commitment to people and opportunity.
With world-class exposure and a clear reformist mindset, Honourable Minister for HRD, IT, E&C, RTG Shri Nara Lokesh is bringing speed, innovation and accountability into governance. His focus… pic.twitter.com/oUC0uZD2ep
— Anitha Vangalapudi (@Anitha_TDP) January 8, 2026
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