Google AI Hub in Visakhapatnam

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Google announced a $15 billion investment to build its largest AI-focused data centre outside the U.S. in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, partnering with Bharti Airtel and AdaniConneX, aiming to boost AI services, connectivity, and digital infrastructure in India.

Description:

Announced by: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).

Investment: USD 15 Billion (2026–2030) — Google’s largest investment in India.

Overview:

• Google AI Hub to be set up in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh).
• Aim: To make India a global AI and data connectivity hub, aligned with the Viksit Bharat Vision.
• Hosted during Bharat AI Shakti event ahead of India AI Summit 2025.
• Marks a transformative step for India’s digital economy through AI-first infrastructure and clean energy.

Key Features:

1. Purpose-built AI Data Center Campus: Gigawatt-scale compute capacity for AI and digital services. Adani Connex and Airtel are partners.
2. AI Infrastructure: Integrates Google’s full AI stack (TPUs, cloud compute, R&D).
3. International Subsea Gateway: New subsea cables landing at Visakhapatnam, connecting to Google’s global 2 million miles of cable network. It enhances India’s digital backbone and internet resilience.
4. Clean Energy Integration: Powered by renewable energy sources which expands India’s clean electricity grid capacity.
5. Skill Development & Employment: Expected to create high-value jobs and drive AI-driven skill development.

Strategic Connectivity Initiatives:

• Proposal for Vizag–Sittwe (Myanmar) Digital Link to strengthen North-East connectivity.
• RailTel Network Expansion via Mizoram–Myanmar corridor.
• Vision to make Andaman & Nicobar Islands a global internet data transfer hub (alternative to Singapore).

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