In a landmark move for India’s digital economy, the Andhra Pradesh government has cleared 601.40 acres of land for Google’s ambitious data centre project in Visakhapatnam. The facility, to be developed by Raiden Infotech India Pvt. Ltd., a Google subsidiary, in partnership with Adani Infra (India) Limited, is set to become one of the largest data centres in Asia.
The allotment comes after an earlier approval of 480 acres, which has now been expanded to 601.40 acres across multiple strategic locations. The project is expected to significantly boost India’s cloud infrastructure, AI capabilities, and digital services ecosystem.
Key Highlights
-
Land Allocation
266.60 acres at Tarluvada
160 acres at Adavivaram and Mudasarlova
174.80 acres at Rambilli
-
Investment Scale
Proposed investment of nearly ₹87,520 crore
Facility designed with a 1,000-MW capacity
-
Strategic Importance
Strengthens India’s position in global cloud and AI infrastructure
Supports rapid growth in data-driven industries and digital services
Expected to generate significant employment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh
-
Policy Incentives
Land cleared at a 25% discount to encourage investment
Project aligned with state government’s vision of making Vizag a digital hub
Conclusion
This approval underscores India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in digital infrastructure. With Google’s entry into Vizag through Adani Infra, the state is poised to attract further investments, strengthen its technology ecosystem, and accelerate innovation across industries.
Sources: The Hindu, Telangana Today, ETTelecom