Google lays foundation for India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam; major boost to digital infrastructure
Visakhapatnam: Google has laid the foundation for its ambitious India AI Hub in Visakhapatnam, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital infrastructure journey. The project, being developed in strategic partnership with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel, aims to build a gigawatt-scale artificial intelligence ecosystem to support India’s vision of a “Developed India.”
The groundbreaking ceremony was held at Tarluwada in Andhra Pradesh and was attended by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Minister Nara Lokesh, along with industry leaders Karan Adani, Jeet Adani, and Rakesh Mittal.
This initiative is expected to be one of Google’s largest investments in India, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country’s digital growth as well as environmental sustainability. The AI hub is poised to play a key role in strengthening India’s economic resilience and technological leadership.
Gopal Vittal, Executive Vice Chairman of Bharti Airtel, said the collaboration would help accelerate India’s digital ambitions. He noted that Visakhapatnam is set to emerge as a key global hub for artificial intelligence innovation.
He further added that the project will leverage advanced data centers, green energy, ultra-low latency fiber networks, and next-generation cable landing stations to create world-class AI infrastructure.
The development is expected to position Visakhapatnam as a major center for AI and technology innovation in India, while also generating employment opportunities, boosting local industries, and accelerating digital transformation.
