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Andhra CM Urges Rapid Big Data Centre Development, Says Only 5 Years Left
✍️ India Today
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 03:03 PM
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Chief Minister Nara Lokesh has urged the state to accelerate its big data centre initiative, emphasizing that the window of opportunity is limited to five years.
Andhra Pradesh has set its sights on becoming a major data hub, with plans to host multiple big data centres across the state to support cloud services and digital infrastructure.
Chief Minister Nara Lokesh, speaking at a recent press briefing, stressed the urgency of the initiative, saying the state only has five years to capitalize on the growing demand for data services.
The push is expected to attract investment, create high‑skill jobs, and position Andhra Pradesh as a competitive player in India’s expanding digital economy.
The state government has announced that it will streamline approvals, offer incentives, and collaborate with private partners to accelerate the rollout of the data centres.
Chief Minister Nara Lokesh, speaking at a recent press briefing, stressed the urgency of the initiative, saying the state only has five years to capitalize on the growing demand for data services.
The push is expected to attract investment, create high‑skill jobs, and position Andhra Pradesh as a competitive player in India’s expanding digital economy.
The state government has announced that it will streamline approvals, offer incentives, and collaborate with private partners to accelerate the rollout of the data centres.