In TrendsStock MarketNSE IPO ListingStocks to BuyOil PricesGold and SilverGoogle’s $15 billion Vizag AI data centre does not need Centre nod, Nara Lokesh clarifiesAndhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh said the proposed Google AI data centre in Visakhapatnam does not require Union government clearance, asserting that approvals for data centres fall within the state’s jurisdiction. He also addressed concerns over water use and renewable energy.By Ashmit Kumar September 24, 2026, 2:13:25 PM IST (Published)Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh has clarified that the proposed Google AI data centre in Visakhapatnam does not require clearance from the Union government, saying approvals for data centres fall within the jurisdiction of state governments.Addressing questions over regulatory oversight of the hyperscale project, Lokesh said data centre clearances were a state subject, and that Andhra Pradesh had the authority to approve and expedite the facility without seeking intervention from the Centre.The clarification comes amid continuing discussion over the pace and scale of approvals for the project. Minimising water consumption concernsMinister Nara Lokesh also sought to address concerns over the data centre’s water requirements, saying the state government was working to minimise any potential impact.He has previously said dedicated pipelines and additional water supplies, separate from…
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