Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw declared that Google’s AI Hub in Visakhapatnam marks a transformative milestone in India’s digital economy. Unveiled at the Bharat AI Shakti event, the hub represents Google’s largest investment in India, totaling approximately USD 15 billion over five years (2026-2030). This strategic infrastructure combines gigawatt-scale data center architecture powered by clean energy with new subsea cable networks, driving AI-first innovation, economic growth, and high-value job creation across India.
Digital Infrastructure and Economic Impact
The AI Hub will consist of a purpose-built data center campus developed in partnership with AdaniConneX and Airtel and will offer gigawatt-scale compute capacity to support digital services nationwide and beyond. It will host advanced AI infrastructure needed for AI-powered solutions, research, and development, benefiting major enterprises such as MakeMyTrip, Meesho, TCS, and innovative Indian AI startups like CoRover and Glance. This initiative aligns with India’s Viksit Bharat vision, fostering inclusive economic opportunities and strengthening India’s global tech leadership.
Connectivity and Strategic Proposals
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw proposed the creation of a Vizag–Sittwe digital link to enhance connectivity in India’s North-Eastern states, leveraging and expanding the RailTel optical fiber network. He also positioned the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a potential major hub for global Internet data transfer, emphasizing India’s strategic location and the necessity of new undersea cable gateways, with full government support for these initiatives.
Clean Energy and Sustainable Growth
Google will expand clean energy infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh by investing in new transmission lines, energy generation, and storage systems, complementing India’s electricity grid and supporting the sustainability of the data center. The company’s commitment to energy efficiency underscores the project’s role in promoting sustainable digital infrastructure expansion.
Leadership Endorsements
The announcement ceremony was graced by key dignitaries including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, and Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian. The partnership reflects shared commitments to responsible AI development and innovation-led growth, heralding a new era for India’s economy and technological landscape.
Conclusion
Google’s AI Hub project in Visakhapatnam stands as a landmark investment propelling India into the forefront of global AI innovation, digital infrastructure, and clean energy leadership. The hub is set to accelerate AI-driven transformation, create significant employment, and enhance India’s capabilities as a digital and AI superpower.
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Source: PIB
