Google is set to significantly increase its investment in India’s digital infrastructure, with plans to lift its proposed data center investment in Andhra Pradesh to over $15 billion. This major development was announced by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
The Chief Minister highlighted the immense potential of this investment, positioning the state as a prime destination for large-scale technology operations. This commitment from Google is expected to act as a catalyst, attracting further global technology companies and bolstering local employment and the state’s digital economy.
Complementing this announcement, Nara Lokesh, the state's Minister for IT, Electronics, and Communication, revealed the intensive preparation required to secure the deal. He stated that the monumental $15 billion Andhra data center project required approximately 13 months of dedicated work and negotiation behind the scenes.
Lokesh emphasized that securing an investment of this scale was not instantaneous but the result of sustained strategic effort, detailed planning, and addressing Google’s extensive technical and regulatory requirements. This extended preparatory phase underscores the complexity and long-term importance of the project.
The establishment of this hyper-scale data center is crucial for serving India's rapidly expanding digital population, meeting the demands of local data storage, cloud services, and AI processing, all while ensuring data sovereignty. It aligns with the government's push to make India a global data hub.
By moving forward with this expanded investment, Google solidifies its commitment to the Indian market. The project is seen as a pivotal step in Andhra Pradesh's ambition to become a leading technology and innovation capital in the country.
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