With reference to investment proposals in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements: 1. The state plans to host a Google Data Centre in Amaravati by August 15, 2028. 2. The state plans to host a quantum computer in Visakhapatnam by February 3, 2027. 3. The total investment proposals in Andhra Pradesh since June 2024 reached ₹32.49 lakh crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Andhra Pradesh to sign 303 MoUs for ₹9.89 lakh crore investment proposals

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Industry, investment & MSMEs· Prelims· 13 November 2026

State-led investment promotion and high-tech infrastructure: a GS3 case study on regional economic growth.

Why in news

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced the signing of 303 MoUs for ₹9.89 lakh crore in investment proposals at the CII Partnership Summit 2026.

Background

Andhra Pradesh announced 303 MoUs for ₹9.89 lakh crore in investment proposals, bringing the total since June 2024 to ₹32.49 lakh crore. The state plans to host a quantum computer in Amaravati by February 3, 2027, and a Google Data Centre in Visakhapatnam by August 15, 2028.

Facts for Prelims

FactTotal investment proposals in Andhra Pradesh since June 2024: ₹32.49 lakh crore
PlaceAmaravati: Planned site for a quantum computer in Andhra Pradesh
PlaceVisakhapatnam: Planned site for a Google Data Centre in Andhra Pradesh
FactNumber of MoUs to be signed at CII Partnership Summit 2026: 303

Prelims practice question

With reference to investment proposals in Andhra Pradesh, consider the following statements:

The state plans to host a Google Data Centre in Amaravati by August 15, 2028.
The state plans to host a quantum computer in Visakhapatnam by February 3, 2027.
The total investment proposals in Andhra Pradesh since June 2024 reached ₹32.49 lakh crore.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)2 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 2 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 3 only — Statement 3 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Google Data Centre is planned for Visakhapatnam. Statement 2 is incorrect: The quantum computer is planned for Amaravati.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the role of state-led investment promotion and infrastructure development in attracting high-tech industries and fostering regional economic growth in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure readiness: Alignment of state-level land acquisition and power supply with high-tech requirements like quantum computing
Investment climate: Impact of state-specific industrial policies on attracting global tech giants like Google
Digital infrastructure: Role of data centers and quantum computing in creating a high-value knowledge economy

Keywords: Investment Promotion · Industrial Policy · Knowledge Economy · Infrastructure Development · State-led Growth

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