Foundation Stone Laid for Google Mega Data Centre Project in Andhra Pradesh

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Posted by kumar on 2026-04-28 13:37:29 |

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Foundation Stone Laid for Google Mega  Data Centre  Project in Andhra Pradesh

The city of Visakhapatnam witnessed a historic milestone on April 28, 2026, as Google officially commenced construction of its massive AI data centre with a grand foundation stone–laying ceremony.The event took place at Tarluvada in Anandapuram mandal, attended by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with top officials and technology leaders.

This ambitious project is part of Google’s $15 billion investment plan and is expected to become India’s largest AI and cloud data centre hub. Spread across over 600 acres, the facility will have a capacity of nearly 1 gigawatt, making it one of the largest in Asia.Developed in collaboration with companies like AdaniConneX and Airtel Nxtra, the project aims to boost digital infrastructure, support AI innovation, and attract global tech investments.

Leaders highlighted that this initiative will transform Visakhapatnam into a global technology hub, generating employment and strengthening Andhra Pradesh’s role in artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

The project is expected to be completed by 2028, marking a new era of technological growth for the region.