AP IT minister requests Google to set up a Chip Designing Centre in Visakhapatnam

Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education, IT, and Electronics Nara Lokesh has requested Google to set up a Chip Designing Centre in Visakhapatnam. This request follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last December, which aimed to create a data city in Visakhapatnam.

During his third visit to Singapore on Tuesday (July 29, 2025), the minister met Google Cloud Director, Drew Brynes. The meeting focused on strengthening Google’s engagement with Andhra Pradesh through data infrastructure, AI training, and advanced hardware development.

Minister Lokesh highlighted that all necessary infrastructure for the data city is now complete, advocating for the prompt initiation of the Google data centre project. He noted that while Google is now developing its own chips for servers, the minister urged that the company consider incorporating a chip designing centre within the proposed campus in Visakhapatnam.

Furthermore, Lokesh encouraged Google to explore the possibility of establishing a server supply chain in Andhra Pradesh, positioning the state as a viable alternative to manufacturing hubs in China and Taiwan. He expressed optimism that Google Cloud or its server suppliers could leverage Andhra Pradesh as a global centre for repair and maintenance services, citing the region's robust air and port connectivity as key advantages.