Tillman to set up Hyperscale Data Center in Vizag
By G Janardhana Rao, Business Editor
Visakhapatnam: A 300 MW hyperscale data center will be set up in Visakhapatnam. The Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tillman Global Holdings to develop the data centre TDGAP1 with an investment of approximately Rs. 15,000 crore.
As per the MoU the project is planned over roughly 40 acres and is expected to generate 200'300 direct jobs and 800'1,000 indirect jobs by 2028 through growth in allied services, logistics, cloud, networks, and ancillary units, catalysing a broader digital ecosystem in the State.
Under the MoU, Tillman Global Holdings will bring investment, technology, planning and design, and critical equipment for the TDGAP1 campus, while all land allotments, incentives, and benefits will be undertaken by the concerned departments through due process, including participation in any applicable competitive tender processes as per prevailing rules and regulations.
Sachit Ahuja, Co‑President, Tillman Global Holdings, said: 'Andhra Pradesh offers a compelling combination of coastal connectivity, progressive governance, and a rapidly expanding digital economy. With TDGAP1, we aim to build a world‑class 300 MW campus in Visakhapatnam that anchors long‑term digital infrastructure, creates high‑quality jobs, and catalyses a broader ecosystem of services and innovation. We value the State's facilitation through APEDB and look forward to executing this project in a time‑bound manner'.
Nara Lokesh, Minister for IT, Electronics & HRD, said: 'This MoU underscores Andhra Pradesh's strategy to position Visakhapatnam as a premier data center hub. The proposed Rs. 15,000 crore investment by Tillman Global Holdings will strengthen our digital backbone, generate direct and indirect employment for our youth, and attract allied investments across energy, networks, cloud, and services. The Government will facilitate within policy to ensure swift, transparent progress'.
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