(FE)
The proposed Rs 70,000-crore plan of the Adani Group for building up to 5 GW solar-powered data centre parks in Visakhapatnam is in limbo. The Andhra Pradesh government has asked for a revised proposal from the company, including new locations and the investment to be made at different phases.
The Adani Group had signed an MoU with the AP government in January with a committed investment of Rs 70,000 crore for the next 20 years. Under this MoU, the company had planned to set up three green data centres and a 5 GW solar park. “As per the detailed project report (DPR), the company said it would provide over one lakh both direct and indirect jobs at the data centre park in Vizag in a phased manner. However, the government decided to review this project which was demanding more than 500 acres on a prime location in Vizag city. Hence, the state government has decided to offer an alternative location in surrounding and backward areas which would provide employment for the locals as well,” a senior industries department official told.
