The Government of Andhra Pradesh is going all out to turn the state into a successful IT hub by luring world-class technology companies and bringing in heavy investments. At the World Economic Forum Summit at Davos, IT Minister Nara Lokesh held high-level talks with international IT titans, exhorting them to set up their operations in the state. These initiatives have already begun to bear fruit, with two of the biggest IT firms preparing to establish their operations in Andhra Pradesh, moving the state’s technological advancement a big step forward.
Minister Nara Lokesh confirmed that Cognizant and some other IT companies have expressed great interest in spreading their wings in Andhra Pradesh, with a formal announcement by Cognizant in the coming weeks. In another huge success for the state’s IT industry, TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) is going to start operations at Millennium Towers, a cutting-edge complex that was not being fully utilized because of earlier administrative decisions.
To further encourage TCS’s long-term growth, the state government has promised to provide exclusive land for the company to create its own campus. This step is part of the government’s vision of establishing Andhra Pradesh as a favoured location for IT investments in India.
Visakhapatnam, commonly referred to as the “Jewel of the East Coast,” is fast becoming one of the key IT and business centers. As much as 295.68 acres of land has already been leased to 54 IT firms in the city’s IT park by the government, of which 41 companies have already commenced operations. This increase in business activity speaks volumes about increasing confidence of foreign IT firms in the potential of Andhra Pradesh.
Lokesh also disclosed that talks are in progress with leading international IT companies, Fortune-2500 enterprises, BPO service providers, and premier technology developers to bring more investments into the state.
For a business-friendly environment, the government is aiming at removing bureaucratic impediments in allotting land as well as granting tailor-made incentives to large industry players such as TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Deloitte, and Conduent. Furthermore, strategies have been conceived for building combined IT parks that will incorporate food courts, commercial space, and supporting infrastructure to make it an exciting and energetic place to work.
Revolutionizing Higher Education: New Universities & Policy Reforms
Beyond IT development, the Andhra Pradesh government is also making strategic moves to reform higher education to ensure a highly skilled workforce for the industry. Minister Lokesh announced that the government will soon introduce a unified governance law for public universities and amend the Private Universities Act to drive innovation and growth in the education sector.
Several prestigious institutions have already made their way into Andhra Pradesh, reinforcing its reputation as an emerging education powerhouse. The newly established universities include:
VIT and SRM University in Amaravati
Krea University in Nellore
Centurion University in Vizianagaram
Mohan Babu University, Godavari Global University, Aditya University, and Annamacharya University (as part of the Brownfield University initiative)
BITS Pilani’s upcoming campus in Amaravati
These initiatives will bridge the gap between academia and industry, ensuring that Andhra Pradesh produces a future-ready workforce equipped with cutting-edge skills.
Aiming for the Future: AI, Robotics, and Deep-Tech Investments
Looking forward, Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as a front-runner in AI, robotics, and deep-tech technology. The government actively is making efforts to attract firms dealing in artificial intelligence, humanoid robotics, and high-tech solution-making to establish facilities in the state.
