Chandrababu Naidu promotes Andhra Pradesh as Google Cloud hub

Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, talked about the state’s future as a place for new technology, clean energy, and better infrastructure during his visit to Davos. He met with important leaders from around the world to promote Andhra Pradesh as a place for growth and innovation.

One of the key meetings was with Thomas Kurian, the CEO of Google Cloud. Naidu suggested that Google Cloud set up a design center in Visakhapatnam to make computer chips used in servers. He also invited Google Cloud to build a factory in Andhra Pradesh to help with server production and repairs. The state government promised to support these projects fully.

Google Cloud is already working in India with data centers in Delhi and Mumbai. They recently signed an agreement with Andhra Pradesh to create a “Data City” in Visakhapatnam. This partnership will focus on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and helping local youth with training programs.

Naidu also spoke with the CEO of Petronas, a Malaysian oil and gas company. Petronas plans to invest between Rs 13,000 crore and Rs 15,000 crore in Kakinada to build plants that produce green hydrogen and ammonia. The goal is to make five million tonnes of green ammonia every year by 2030. Naidu invited them to invest more in Mulapeta, which is becoming a new center for petrochemicals.

In meetings with PepsiCo’s CEO, Eugene Willemsen, and other leaders, Naidu suggested making Visakhapatnam a Global Delivery Centre and Digital Hub. He also asked PepsiCo to expand its business services in the city. To help local farmers, Naidu proposed partnering with a program called Andhra Pradesh Community Natural Farming and suggested starting a Kurkure factory to create jobs and support industrial growth.

The Chief Minister also met with representatives from Bahrain’s Prime Minister’s Office and its sovereign wealth fund. He invited them to invest in Andhra Pradesh, pointing out the state’s investor-friendly policies and how easy it is to start a business there.

key Points

These points cover the main actions and proposals Naidu made to attract investment and promote growth in Andhra Pradesh.

1. Chandrababu Naidu’s Visit to Davos: Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister visited Davos to promote the state as a hub for technology, green energy, and infrastructure.
2. Meeting with Google Cloud CEO:
   • Naidu suggested setting up a design center in Visakhapatnam to make computer chips.
   • He invited Google Cloud to build a factory in Andhra Pradesh to support server production and repairs.
   • The state government promised full support for these initiatives.
3. Google Cloud Partnership:
   • Google Cloud already operates in India with data centers in Delhi and Mumbai.
   • They signed an agreement with Andhra Pradesh to build a “Data City” in Visakhapatnam, focusing on AI and skill development for local youth.
4. Petronas Investment:
   • Petronas, a Malaysian oil and gas company, plans to invest Rs 13,000–15,000 crore in Kakinada for green hydrogen and ammonia plants.
   • Naidu invited them to invest further in Mulapeta, a growing petrochemical hub.
5. PepsiCo’s Expansion:
   • Naidu suggested making Visakhapatnam a Global Delivery Centre and Digital Hub for PepsiCo.
   • He proposed setting up a Kurkure factory to create jobs and help local farming.
6. Bahrain Investment:
   • Naidu met representatives from Bahrain’s Prime Minister’s Office and its sovereign wealth fund.
   • He invited them to invest in Andhra Pradesh, highlighting the state’s business-friendly policies.

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