New technology policies approved

The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, approved a series of policy initiatives and investment proposals at its meeting on November 10, 2026.

Among the key decisions was the approval of the Andhra Pradesh Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality (AVGC-XR) Policy 2026–31. The Cabinet also cleared the Andhra Pradesh Robotics and Physical AI Policy, aimed at encouraging investment in robotics and artificial intelligence applications in physical systems.

Amendments to the Andhra Pradesh Semiconductor and Display Fab Policy were also approved, signalling the State's continued focus on electronics manufacturing and advanced technology industries.

₹31,387-crore AI data centre proposed in Visakhapatnam district

One of the largest investment proposals cleared by the Cabinet is a 512 MW Green Integrated AI Data Centre by AM Intelligence in the Bheemunipatnam area of Visakhapatnam district. The project involves a proposed investment of ₹31,387 crore and is expected to create around 1,000 jobs.

The Cabinet also approved the allocation of approximately 25 acres at Bhogapuram for a giga-scale AI data centre proposed by Reliance Industries.

In another major development, Epack Data Centre Solutions received approval for an AI and hyperscale data centre equipment manufacturing facility at Rambilli in Anakapalli district. The project involves an investment of ₹570.20 crore and is expected to generate 2,565 jobs.

Electronics and battery manufacturing investments

The Cabinet cleared a proposed ₹700-crore manufacturing project by Dixon Technologies in Tirupati, with an expected employment potential of 2,300 people.

Carbon Cosmo Advanced Materials also received approval for an integrated manufacturing facility at Naidupeta in Tirupati district. The proposed ₹4,000.20-crore project will manufacture iron phosphate and lithium iron phosphate cathode active materials used in battery manufacturing. It is expected to provide around 700 jobs.

The Cabinet also approved land allocation for Hetero Group companies at the AP Bulk Drug Park in Nakkapalli, Anakapalli district.

Renewable energy and clean energy initiatives

The Cabinet approved increasing the capacity of the Greenko solar power project from 500 MW to 1,500 MW. It also cleared a 30-year lease of 192.68 acres of Waqf land in Vajrakarur mandal of Anantapur district for a solar power project.

In addition, the government agreed to examine the feasibility of allowing private participation in nuclear power generation using Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology. This is an exploratory decision and does not amount to approval for a nuclear power plant to begin construction.

The Cabinet also cleared proposals for compressed biogas plants in multiple districts under the State's clean energy initiatives.

Wider industrial development plans

Other decisions included approval for the expansion of Ravali Spinners in West Godavari district with an investment of ₹236.92 crore, and the development of a 30-acre industrial park for women entrepreneurs through FICCI FLO in NTR district.

The Cabinet also approved an integrated footwear component park in Annamayya district and an MSME park at Thamballapalle.

Focus on investment and employment

The latest decisions reflect Andhra Pradesh's efforts to attract investments across emerging technologies, electronics, manufacturing and clean energy. Several projects are expected to create employment opportunities across different districts, subject to implementation and further clearances.

For Visakhapatnam and the surrounding region, the proposed AI data centre and related manufacturing investments could strengthen the area's role in the State's expanding technology infrastructure.