Google’s AI Hub in Visakhapatnam:
Google is establishing India’s first gigawatt-scale data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, expected to significantly transform Andhra Pradesh’s digital and economic landscape.
- This investment of approximately USD 15 billion over five years (2026–2030) marks Google’s largest investment in India to date and aligns with the Government of India’s Viksit Bharat Vision, which seeks to accelerate the expansion of AI-driven services.
- The project is expected to generate Rs 10,000 crore in revenue, boosting state GDP and regional development, and strengthens India’s position in global digital infrastructure.
- It is a facility that houses Information Technology (IT) infrastructure to store, manage, and deliver applications and data. Initially on-premises and privately owned, data centers have evolved into cloud and hyperscale facilities serving multiple clients.
- Significance of Data Centres in India’s Economic Growth: Data centres are crucial for India’s digital economy, powering cloud services, AI, machine learning (ML), and digital platforms like e-commerce, banking, and social media.
- They support critical infrastructure in healthcare, finance, and government, while driving job creation, investment, and overall economic growth.
