<h1>Andhra CM highlights project permissions and environment clearances for a major steel plant and praises GST rationalisation benefits.</h1> Naidu credited central assistance for enabling the proposed ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel 7.3 Mtpa plant, stating all environment clearances and project permissions are obtained and foundation laying will occur next month. He described GST rate rationalisation as delivering savings for consumers and MSMEs and framed it as a pro-growth fiscal measure. The state is promoting investments in green energy, agriculture, logistics and capital-city development while expanding digital public services through WhatsApp as part of investment promotion and administrative facilitation.