Vepagunta, Vizag

The AI-driven traffic management project, SARTHI (Systematic Augmented Radial Traffic and Hoop Induction), is slated to go live in Vizag within four to six months. With an estimated cost of ₹60 crore, funded by GVMC and VMRDA, the project will streamline traffic flow across 101 major junctions using advanced AI technologies.

GVMC has proposed the development of 47 new parks across Visakhapatnam,This initiative, with an estimated cost of Rs 22 crore, aims to increase green cover, improve public health, and reduce pollution by incorporating amenities such as walking tracks, open gyms, and rainwater harvesting pits.

AP Govt has approved the revised Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority (VMRDA) Master Plan-2041. This comprehensive plan guides land use, transportation, economic growth, and infrastructure development, including proposals for a coastal corridor, Bay City project, Bhogapuram International Airport, and Aerocity.

The Andhra Pradesh Government has allocated an additional 25 acres to Sify Infinit Spaces for the second phase of its 500 MW hyperscale data center campus in Vizag. This expansion is part of Sify's significant investment and is expected to bolster cloud computing, AI, and digital services in the region.

GVMC is planning to increase the number of municipal wards from 98 to 120 to improve grassroots public representation in the rapidly growing city. This administrative exercise will restructure existing large wards into smaller,units, particularly in areas like Bheemunipatnam, Madhurawada, Pendurthi, and Anakapalli.

Larson & Toubro (L&T) has allocated ₹100 billion for its data centre business under 'Lakshya 2031', aiming to create 200 MW of capacity across Vizag, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. The focus will be on AI-ready infrastructure to cater to global hyperscalers and quantum computing organizations.

Visakhapatnam is set to become India's data center capital with an anticipated investment of Rs 6.32 lakh crore in data center projects. The Andhra Pradesh government plans to build a full-stack digital ecosystem, including local manufacturing of critical components. This initiative aims to shift focus from infrastructure to integrated tech manufacturing, potentially hosting more data centers than the entire country combined.

Visakhapatnam Metropolitan Region Development Authority plans to develop approximately 25,000 housing plots for middle-income homebuyers by 2026. This initiative aims to expand affordable residential land availability and support structured urban growth. The project will be implemented alongside infrastructure upgrades, including road development and transport integration.

Google has officially broken ground on its India AI hub in Visakhapatnam, marking the start of a significant data center and infrastructure buildout. The project, a collaboration with AdaniConneX and Nxtra by Airtel, includes three data center campuses with a combined capacity approaching one gigawatt. This initiative is part of Google's $15 billion investment plan in India