Google's $15 billion data centre push may create up to 2 lakh jobs, boost economy in Andhra Pradesh: Nara Lokesh
Google's proposed $15 billion AI data centre project in Andhra Pradesh could generate close to 2 lakh jobs and boost the state's economy, according to Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh. The project is part of the state's strategy to build integrated industrial clusters that combine infrastructure, manufacturing, and talent development.
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh stated that Google's $15 billion AI data centre project could create nearly 2 lakh jobs and significantly boost the state's economy. The project is central to the state's strategy of building integrated industrial clusters. The state is already seeing a multiplier effect with growing interest from companies in related sectors. Andhra Pradesh is tracking around 800 projects with a target of creating 20 lakh jobs over the next five years. The Google project is expected to contribute nearly 2 percent to the state's gross domestic product. The state is engaging with vendors and industry players to build out the supporting ecosystem in Visakhapatnam, which is emerging as a key hub.
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