Imagine a region in India where cutting-edge technology and innovation come together to create a hub of digital excellence. That place is becoming a reality thanks to the vision of Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu. He recently laid the foundation for a $15 billion Google Artificial Intelligence data centre near Visakhapatnam, a city on the eastern coast of the state.

This data centre is going to be massive - with a capacity of 1 GW, it will be one of the largest AI data centres in the country. What does this mean? It means that people and businesses will have access to advanced AI cloud infrastructure and large-scale data storage capabilities. This is a huge step forward for India's digital infrastructure growth.

But what's even more exciting is that this data centre is not a standalone project. It's part of a much bigger vision - a multi-gigawatt digital ecosystem that will cover around 6.5 gigawatts. This will make Andhra Pradesh a major data hub, attracting top tech companies and entrepreneurs from all over the world.

The data centre will be built across 600 acres in three villages - Tarluvada, Adavivaram, and Rambilli. Google is partnering with other private companies to create a larger digital ecosystem in the state. This is a significant investment in India's future, and it's going to create a lot of jobs and opportunities for people in the region.