Visakhapatnam is poised for transformative growth, as Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on December 5, 2024, during his two-day visit to the city. Speaking ahead of the Global Forum for Sustainable Transformation (GFS) conference, he revealed plans for significant projects, including a Google Cloud Data Center, the NTPC Green Hydrogen Hub, and the Accor-Mittal Steel Plant in Anakapalle district. These initiatives, collectively worth ₹4 lakh crore, are expected to commence within six months and transform the city within two years.

IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh played a pivotal role in securing the Google Cloud investment. During his visit to the U.S. last month, Lokesh met with Google executives, highlighting Andhra Pradesh’s innovation-friendly environment and proposing collaborations in e-governance, smart city integration, and AI-driven training programs.

The Google Cloud Data Center, a landmark project for Vizag’s IT sector, underscores the state’s commitment to technological advancement. The MoU for this initiative is expected to be signed on December 11, marking a significant milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s development journey.