The Government of Andhra Pradesh has signed an MoU with US-based Tillman Global Holdings to develop a ₹15,000-crore, 300 MW hyperscale data centre campus in Visakhapatnam, positioning the state as a key digital infrastructure hub in India and the Indo-Pacific region.
The agreement, executed through the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board (APEDB), outlines a facilitation framework for time-bound development of the project codenamed TDGAP1 over the next 12 months.
The 40-acre campus is expected to create 200–300 direct jobs and 800–1,000 indirect jobs by 2028 through allied services, logistics, cloud, network, and ancillary units.
Under the MoU, Tillman Global Holdings will provide investment, technology, design, and critical equipment for the data centre campus, while land allotments, incentives, and related approvals will be facilitated by relevant government departments through due process and applicable tender regulations.
Highlighting the state’s appeal, Sachit Ahuja, co-president, Tillman Global Holdings, said, “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.”
Emphasising the strategic importance of the project, Nara Lokesh, minister for IT, electronics & HRD, government of Andhra Pradesh, said, “The proposed ₹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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