Saturday, February 1, 2025 Andhra Pradesh is set to transform Visakhapatnam into a thriving IT powerhouse with the development of a sprawling 500-acre Data City. Designed to position the city as a premier technology hub, the ambitious project is expected to generate two million jobs within five years. Leading global tech players, including Google and Tata Consultancy Services, are anticipated to make substantial investments, fueling both economic expansion and cutting-edge advancements in the region’s digital infrastructure.
Andhra Pradesh is gearing up to develop a cutting-edge Data City in Visakhapatnam, aiming to accelerate the state’s technological and economic growth. Spanning 500 acres in Madhurawada, this ambitious project seeks to position the city as a leading IT destination, focusing on data centers, artificial intelligence, and emerging digital solutions. Inspired by the success of Hyderabad’s Hitec City, the initiative is expected to generate two million job opportunities over the next five years.
Nara Lokesh, the state’s IT minister, is at the helm of this transformative plan. Actively engaging with global tech leaders at international forums like the World Economic Forum in Davos, he envisions attracting top-tier IT firms to make Visakhapatnam a major technology hub. His efforts have already secured interest from major corporations, paving the way for substantial investments.
Land acquisition for the project is already underway, with major industry playe.