Cabinet nod for Rs 31,387-cr AI data centre in Vizag district

Amaravati: The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu at the Secretariat here on Tuesday, approved a series of major investment proposals, with a particular focus on establishing the state as a destination for artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, electronics and advanced manufacturing. The Cabinet discussed 34 agenda items and cleared three key policy initiatives covering the IT, AI and robotics sectors, besides amendments to the AP Semiconductor and Display Fab Policy.

Among the major proposals approved was the establishment of a 512 MW Green Integrated AI Data Centre by AM Intelligence at Bheemunipatnam in Visakhapatnam district, involving an investment of Rs 31,387 crore and expected to generate 1,000 jobs. The Cabinet also approved the allocation of around 25 acres at Bhogapuram for a giga-scale AI data centre by Reliance Industries. Epack's proposal to establish an AI data centre equipment manufacturing unit at Rambilli in Anakapalli district was cleared. The project involves an investment of Rs 570.20 crore and is expected to provide employment to 2,565 people. The Cabinet also reviewed the progress of the Adani Cloud Hub project. The proposed Carbon Cosmo battery material manufacturing facility at Naidupeta in Tirupati district received approval, with an investment of Rs 4,000.20 crore and an employment potential of 700. Dixon Technologies was granted approval for land allocation for its proposed manufacturing unit in Tirupati, involving Rs 700 crore investment and 2,300 jobs.

The Cabinet approved the expansion of Ravali Spinners in West Godavari district with an investment of Rs 236.92 crore, expected to create 1,569 jobs. It also cleared the allocation of 173.82 acre to Hetero Group pharmaceutical companies in the Nakkapalli Bulk Drug Park.

In a move to promote women entrepreneurship, the Cabinet approved a 30-acres FICCI FLO Industrial Park at Jaggayyapeta in NTR district exclusively for women entrepreneurs. It also cleared the proposed SKICORP Integrated Footwear Park over 56.82 acres in Annamayya district and an MSME Park spread across approximately 21 acres in Thamballapalle.

The Cabinet approved incentives for Rathi Green Energy and Newland Labs. It also cleared the cancellation of earlier land allotments made to Websol Renewables and Metro Decorative in the Naidupeta Special Economic Zone. It approved increasing the capacity of the Greenko solar power project from 500 MW to 1,500 MW and a 30-year lease of 192.68 acres of Waqf land in Vajrakarur mandal of Anantapur district for a solar power project. The Cabinet also agreed to examine the feasibility of allowing private participation in nuclear power generation using Small Modular Reactor technology as an alternative to thermal power, subject to the availability of the technology. The Cabinet approved the establishment of a dedicated Directorate of Traffic Management and Road Safety at Police Headquarters in Mangalagiri. It will function under the supervision of the director general of police and will be headed by an officer of inspector general rank. Five acres in Sakhamuru in the capital region will be leased for a Kendriya Vidyalaya, with stamp duty exemption. The Cabinet also approved the establishment of a 15 MW waste-to-energy plant in Vijayawada through the free transfer of 5.50 acres of AP Genco land to the municipal corporation. A one-time settlement of Rs 48.73 crore relating to Sembukarpu was regularised subject to conditions. The Cabinet also approved incentives and other land-allocation proposals relating to industrial development.

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K Varaprasada Rao

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K Varaprasada Rao is a Senior Reporter with The Hans India, covering the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat, Chief Minister's Office (CMO), State Legislative Assembly, Legislative Council and political affairs. With over 20 years of experience in journalism in Andhra Pradesh, he has extensively reported on governance, public policy, politics, and socio-economic issues that shape the state's development and influence the country's evolving landscape. He holds a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. His reporting focuses on finance, industries, irrigation, agriculture, infrastructure, investment, public administration, and political developments, with a particular interest in analysing their long-term economic and social impact.

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