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Naidu hits back at critics of Google data centre in Vizag
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has criticised those opposing Google's proposed data centre in Visakhapatnam, saying they lack basic understanding of the project. Speaking at a public meeting in A.…
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has criticised those opposing Google's proposed data centre in Visakhapatnam, saying they lack basic understanding of the project. Speaking at a public meeting in A. Koduru village, he expressed surprise at claims that the data centre was already causing water shortages, noting that construction has not even picked up pace yet.
Mr. Naidu praised local students for their fluent English presentations on quantum computing and emerging technologies, and said such young minds should get opportunities in artificial intelligence and data centres. He also expressed confidence that Anakapalli would become the state's number one district in 25 years due to growing investments in steel, pharmaceuticals, and data centres.
The Chief Minister urged people to dedicate one Saturday each month to cleanliness, aiming for every village to become a zero-waste panchayat. He also assured that the government would propose a Skill University in the region to train local youth for jobs in upcoming industries.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Google data centre in Vizag is part of a larger trend of global tech firms setting up hyperscale data centres in Andhra Pradesh, attracted by land availability and power tariffs. But local concerns over water use are not unique to this project: data centres are heavy consumers of water for cooling. The state has no specific policy yet on water allocation for such facilities, and the Polavaram irrigation project that Naidu referenced remains incomplete after decades. The real test will come when construction actually begins and the project's environmental compliance is scrutinised. Watch for the state government's next clearances and the water-sharing agreement for the facility.
Source: thehindu.com
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