Ashok Leyland breaks ground for bus plant in AP

The ground-breaking ceremony marked the beginning of work on a greenfield factory which will be the first Ashok Leyland plant in Andhra Pradesh. 

Situated in Model Industrial Park, Mallavalli Village in Krishna District, the ceremony was performed in the presence of Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu and MD & CEO of Chennai-based Ashok Leyland, Vinod K Dasari. 

Naidu, said, “An established company like Ashok Leyland setting up a factory in Andhra Pradesh is a key addition to our fast expanding manufacturing hub here. This factory will not only provide jobs to our youth but also help improve the skill level of people and overall economy of the region.” 

Part of the upcoming manufacturing hub in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh and located 40 km from Vijayawada, the Ashok Leyland plant will be spread over 75 acres. The plant once completed would be able to produce 4,800 buses per year, and would also have a learning centre and an advanced service training centre.