In a landmark move for Andhra Pradesh, Google has officially partnered with the state government to establish a large-scale AI data center in Visakhapatnam. The agreement was finalized during a high-level meeting attended by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister Lokesh, and senior Google executives, including Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian.
The project involves an investment of over ₹87,520 crore and aims to build a one-gigawatt capacity AI data center, marking one of Google’s largest investments outside the United States. The facility will act as a global connectivity hub, linking Visakhapatnam to countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia through an advanced undersea cable network.
The data center is expected to transform sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and industry by providing cutting-edge AI-driven services and infrastructure. Thomas Kurian highlighted that the Visakhapatnam hub would connect India with 12 countries, becoming a crucial node in Google’s international network.
This initiative also presents a significant opportunity for India to nurture world-class AI talent, offering avenues for innovation, research, and training in emerging technologies such as Gemini AI and other Google platforms. Over the next five years, Google’s total investment in the region could reach approximately $15 billion, further strengthening India’s position in the global digital ecosystem.
For Andhra Pradesh, this partnership is more than an investment—it is a step toward establishing Visakhapatnam as a major technology gateway, connecting India to the world.
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