EESL audit process accelerated to make Andhra Pradesh MSME units energy-efficient
State government aims to lead manufacturing units towards net-zero emissions with Central government cooperation
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
11 November 2026, 2:24 am · 2 min read
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The Andhra Pradesh government is accelerating efforts to transform the state's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) into globally competitive, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable manufacturing units. According to a report by The Hindu, this information was provided during an online review meeting held on Monday by N. Yuvaraj, Principal Secretary of Industries and Commerce. He stated that focus has been placed on leading these units towards net-zero emissions through a partnership with the Central government.
Under this programme, the state government has collaborated with the Union Ministry of MSME and Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). Mr. Yuvaraj stated that this collaboration has received national recognition for the implementation of advanced energy-efficient technology. The review meeting was attended by Vishwa Manoharan, CEO of AP MSME Development Corporation, and Akhilesh Kumar Dixit, CEO of EESL, where energy-efficiency programmes under Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were reviewed.
Mr. Yuvaraj emphasised the need to complete all commitments within the stipulated timeline. As a key initiative in this direction, a comprehensive energy and water audit programme is being jointly undertaken by the MSME Development Corporation and EESL. The main objective of this programme is to identify opportunities to reduce energy and water consumption, lower operating costs, improve resource efficiency, and promote sustainable manufacturing.
EESL CEO Akhilesh Kumar Dixit stated that the audit process is underway in selected MSME units having high-tension connections and a contract demand of more than 100 kVA. EESL aims to complete all these audits by March 2027.
On the other hand, Vishwa Manoharan, CEO of AP MSME Development Corporation, stated that the state has strengthened the MSME ecosystem through formalisation, credit support, infrastructure development, capacity building, technology upgradation, and market linkage. He added that institutional credit for the state's MSME units has exceeded approximately ₹1.17 lakh crore in 2025-26.
With this dual focus on industrial competitiveness and environmental responsibility, it is expected that Andhra Pradesh's MSME units will be prepared for a more sustainable and globally competitive future.
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