Overview
- A government order backed by the SIPB and Cabinet grants Raiden Infotech, a Google subsidiary, incentives and land for an ₹87,520‑crore AI‑enabled data‑centre project across Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli.
- APIIC earmarked 480 acres at Adavivaram, Mudasarlova, Tarluvada and Rambilli, with up to 15 acres reserved for a cable‑landing station to link into Google’s global network.
- The package includes a 25% land‑cost discount, a 10% capital subsidy on plant and machinery, full stamp‑duty exemption, SGST reimbursements, power‑tariff support, electricity‑duty waivers and water‑tariff relief.
- Officials and reports cite projections of about 6,000 direct and 30,000 indirect jobs, with the project framed under Andhra Pradesh’s Data Centre Policy 4.0 for 2024–29.
- The approval has triggered regional political sparring, with AIADMK faulting Tamil Nadu’s DMK for not landing the project and Andhra leaders, including Nara Lokesh and BJP figures, touting the investment’s strategic impact.