Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in
- AAndhra PradeshCorrect
- BGujarat
- CMaharashtra
- DUttar Pradesh
Explanation
India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' (NIMZ) was proposed to be set up in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, specifically at the Prakasam Barrage. NIMZs are designed as large areas of developed land with world-class infrastructure and policy frameworks conducive to promoting manufacturing activities and attracting investments. This initiative aimed to boost industrial growth and employment in the identified region.
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