State Approves 601.40 Acres For Google Data Centre In Visakhapatnam

24 Feb 2026 CW Team

Google is expected to develop infrastructure that can accommodate modern server and cooling systems while complying with applicable regulatory requirements. The company will be required to obtain statutory clearances and execute land transfer and lease arrangements under state rules. Local authorities will coordinate assessments of grid connection needs and water supply arrangements in consultation with the developer. The project is anticipated to involve staged development and phased commissioning once approvals are complete.

Economic development officials noted that data centre investments typically support ancillary businesses and can enhance demand for logistics, construction and professional services. The government expects the project to contribute to digital infrastructure capacity in the state and to support service sector growth without assigning specific figures at this stage. Observers said attention will focus on the regulatory timeline, incentives and the integration of the site with regional power and fibre networks. Environmental assessments will be required to ensure compliance with national and state safeguards.

The state administration will publish further details on allotment terms and timelines as processes conclude and statutory conditions are met. Stakeholders will monitor employment opportunities, supply chain effects and the development of supporting infrastructure in nearby districts. The approval marks a significant step in the localisation of cloud infrastructure and signals continued interest from global technology firms in regional capacity building.

The state government has approved 601.40 acres of land for a data centre to be developed by Google in Visakhapatnam (Vizag). The approval authorises allocation of contiguous parcels intended to support large scale data centre infrastructure and associated utilities. Officials said the site was evaluated for connectivity and power availability as well as security and environmental factors. The decision is described as part of a wider strategy to attract cloud infrastructure investment to the coastal region. Google is expected to develop infrastructure that can accommodate modern server and cooling systems while complying with applicable regulatory requirements. The company will be required to obtain statutory clearances and execute land transfer and lease arrangements under state rules. Local authorities will coordinate assessments of grid connection needs and water supply arrangements in consultation with the developer. The project is anticipated to involve staged development and phased commissioning once approvals are complete. Economic development officials noted that data centre investments typically support ancillary businesses and can enhance demand for logistics, construction and professional services. The government expects the project to contribute to digital infrastructure capacity in the state and to support service sector growth without assigning specific figures at this stage. Observers said attention will focus on the regulatory timeline, incentives and the integration of the site with regional power and fibre networks. Environmental assessments will be required to ensure compliance with national and state safeguards. The state administration will publish further details on allotment terms and timelines as processes conclude and statutory conditions are met. Stakeholders will monitor employment opportunities, supply chain effects and the development of supporting infrastructure in nearby districts. The approval marks a significant step in the localisation of cloud infrastructure and signals continued interest from global technology firms in regional capacity building.

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