Visakhapatnam, Apr 28 (BNP): The foundation stone for the Google Cloud India AI Hub was laid in Visakhapatnam, marking a major milestone in India’s digital infrastructure growth.

The project, backed by an estimated $15 billion investment, was launched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu along with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

The upcoming facility will feature a 1-gigawatt data centre capacity and will be developed across nearly 600 acres in Andhra Pradesh, aiming to strengthen artificial intelligence and cloud computing capabilities.

The City of Destiny shall shape the destiny of tomorrow’s technology. Welcome to Vizag, @Google!#GoogleBreaksGroundInVizag #ChooseSpeedChooseAP pic.twitter.com/NaOm7iIVyV

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) April 28, 2026

Officials said the AI Hub will enhance digital connectivity, support advanced technology services, and generate significant employment opportunities in the region.

The project is also expected to boost India’s global digital presence through improved cloud infrastructure and subsea connectivity linking major international regions.

With this development, Visakhapatnam is set to emerge as a key centre in India’s growing AI and technology ecosystem.