The Andhra Pradesh government inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google. The tech giant will launch its operations from Visakhapatnam in the State.

Making the announcement at the district collectors’ conference on Wednesday, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said HRD Minister Nara Lokesh’s efforts have paved the way for this.

The MoU was a significant development and would be a game changer. Visakhapatnam is poised for transformative growth, Mr. Naidu said.

The chief minister, in a post on X, said that the government’s  new progressive industrial policies have created a business-friendly ecosystem, attracting investors, and paving the way for employment opportunities. 

“Following up on the MoU signed between the GoAP and @Google, I met a Google delegation led by VP, Mr Bikash Koley in Amaravati today,” he said adding, the delegation offered him an overview of their operations and shared their ambitious plans in India.

“I am proud that Andhra Pradesh has been identified as a key partner. During the meeting, we also discussed various potential areas for collaboration. I am confident that collaborations with global technology leaders such as Google will empower our State, ultimately contributing to India’s digital growth story. Looking forward to working together to bring these initiatives to fruition, he added.