Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for Google’s $15 billion AI data center near Visakhapatnam, marking a major boost to India’s digital infrastructure.
The 1 GW facility, spread over 600 acres in Tarlovada, Adavivaram and Rambelli villages, is expected to be among the largest AI data centers in the country, providing advanced cloud infrastructure and large-scale data storage. The project is part of Andhra Pradesh’s broader plan to build a multi-gigawatt digital ecosystem of about 6.5 GW, making the state a major data hub.
Adani Group has announced a $100 billion investment plan to develop integrated AI infrastructure across renewable energy, power transmission, digital networks and data centres.
Jeet Adani said that the Vizag project reflects a defining moment in India’s digital journey. “There are moments in history when the future declares itself with clarity and conviction. Today is one such moment in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh’s emerging gateway to India’s digital future,” he said.
Emphasizing the need for expansion, Adani added: “For India to lead in the age of AI, it must build infrastructure at scale within the country. That is why we have allocated $100 billion to build a platform that supports the growth of AI in India.”
He pointed out that the group is working to develop an integrated ecosystem that includes energy generation and transmission, digital networks and data centers. “Our role is to enable the ecosystem that AI depends on, because the future of AI will be shaped by infrastructure and can be enabled by energy,” he said.
“I would like to commend Google and Mr. Sundar Pichai for their continued belief in India’s role in shaping the future of technology, along with Mr. Thomas Kurian and Mr. Bikash Kohli for driving this collaboration forward. This partnership combines global technology leadership, connectivity at scale, and integrated infrastructure capabilities,” Adani added.
(With inputs from PTI)
