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Google Data Center in Andhra Pradesh: 13 Months of Relentless Effort Behind Global Milestone — Lokesh

Oct 24, 2025 | 526 Views

Melbourne, October 24: Andhra Pradesh IT and Education Minister Nara Lokesh announced that the establishment of the Google Data Center in AP was the result of 13 months of relentless effort by the state government. Addressing the CII Partnership Summit Roadshow organized by the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) in Melbourne, Lokesh said this major achievement reflects Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s visionary leadership and the state’s investor-friendly governance. Lokesh highlighted that Andhra Pradesh has already attracted ₹10 lakh crore in investments within just 16 months, calling it “only the beginning.” He emphasized AP’s collaborative model of governance, saying, “Once you join hands with us, it’s no longer your project — it becomes our project.” He explained that every project is tracked daily through dedicated coordination groups, ensuring faster clearances and transparent execution. Explaining the journey behind Google’s decision, Lokesh said the project took shape through continuous engagement with Google’s leadership, site visits, and policy-level coordination with the central government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and key ministers. “What began as a state-level proposal has now positioned India as a global data center hub,” he said, adding that AP completed its commitments within the agreed timeframe. Lokesh invited global investors to participate in the CII Partnership Summit scheduled in Visakhapatnam on November 14–15, describing the city as the next major economic and industrial hub of India. He said Andhra Pradesh is on track to become a $2.4 trillion economy, with a focus on 15 key sectors including renewable energy, steel, aquaculture, and quantum computing. “AP is now the second fastest-growing state in India, and soon we’ll be number one,” Lokesh declared confidently.

CM Chandrababu Naidu Heads to Delhi for CII Summit, to Serve Poor in Gajapathinagaram

Sep 30, 2025 | 546 Views

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is scheduled to visit Delhi tomorrow. He will depart from Vijayawada Airport at 10:15 AM and is expected to arrive in Delhi at 12:50 PM. The visit is part of preparations for the CII Partnership Summit to be held in Visakhapatnam on November 14–15, where industrialists from across India and abroad will be invited to explore investment opportunities in the state. During his Delhi visit, the CM will participate in a session with industrialists organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). In the evening at 4:45 PM, he will attend the CII Partnership Summit Curtain Raiser at ITC Maurya. The itinerary also includes meetings with Union Ministers Amit Shah and Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting AP’s investment prospects and development initiatives. Chandrababu Naidu will stay overnight in Delhi. On October 1, the CM will travel directly from Delhi to Visakhapatnam and then proceed to Dathi village in Gajapathinagaram constituency, Vizianagaram district. He will participate in a welfare program under the NTR Bharosa pension scheme, serving the poor and distributing pensions. At 2:40 PM, he will hold a meeting with party workers before returning to Amaravati in the evening. This visit underscores the state government’s dual focus on attracting investments and promoting welfare initiatives, aiming to boost economic development while supporting vulnerable communities across Andhra Pradesh.

AP Ministers Promote Investments in Seoul, Invite Firms to Visakhapatnam Summit

Sep 30, 2025 | 550 Views

Andhra Pradesh Ministers Narayana and BC Janardhan Reddy are on a visit to Seoul, South Korea, to promote investment opportunities in the state. The ministers are engaging with high-level officials under the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB) and participating in the AP-South Korea Business Forum Partnership Summit Road Show, ahead of the CII Partnership Summit scheduled in Visakhapatnam in November. During their second day in Seoul, the ministers held meetings with representatives of major international firms, including LG Chem, the world’s 9th largest chemical company, and LS Group, a leading electronics, energy, and cable manufacturer. They discussed AP’s business-friendly environment, ease of doing business, single-window clearance system, and investment opportunities, highlighting the state’s commitment to creating sustainable urban infrastructure and economic growth under CM Chandrababu Naidu’s leadership. The ministers also met with ShoeallS, a global leader in medical and smart footwear, and SK Hynix, one of the largest DRAM and NAND flash memory suppliers. They invited these firms to participate in the November 14–15 CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam, emphasizing Andhra Pradesh’s strategic advantages such as port connectivity, industrial corridors, land banks, and international air connectivity. In addition to business discussions, the ministers visited N Tower, one of Seoul’s prominent tourist landmarks, to understand urban infrastructure and tourism development. The delegation’s visit aims to strengthen AP-South Korea business ties, attract international investments, and position Andhra Pradesh as a global investment destination.