Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu aims to turn Vizag into AI data‑centre hub

Visakhapatnam, the coastal city of Andhra Pradesh, was highlighted by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu as the next focal point for artificial‑intelligence data‑centre development. In a statement to Business Standard, Naidu said the state intends to position Vizag as a premier hub for AI‑driven data infrastructure, aiming to attract both domestic and foreign investment.
The move builds on Vizag's existing strengths, including its port facilities, reliable power supply and a growing IT ecosystem. By concentrating AI data centres in the city, the government hopes to generate high‑value jobs, stimulate ancillary industries and enhance the region’s digital capabilities.
Naidu indicated that the administration will roll out policy incentives and streamline approvals to facilitate the establishment of these facilities. The initiative aligns with Andhra Pradesh’s broader digital agenda, which seeks to leverage emerging technologies for economic growth and to position the state as a leader in the national tech landscape.