Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu with Karan Bajwa, president, Google Cloud Asia Pacific, in Singapore on Monday.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu held a series of high-level meetings with global technology, logistics, urban development and academic institutions on Monday, the first day of his two-day visit to Singapore, seeking investments and strategic partnerships for the State's development.A key outcome of the visit was an agreement between the Andhra Pradesh government and Google to establish a special task force to explore cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and digital governance. During his meeting with Google Asia-Pacific president Karan Bhajwa, the Chief Minister outlined his vision of transforming Andhra Pradesh into a major hub for AI, data centres and digital infrastructure. He invited Google to partner with the State in strengthening digital governance and real-time governance systems through advanced cloud technologies.Mr. Naidu also sought Google's support for large-scale skill development programmes in AI, machine learning and cloud computing. He proposed expanding AI skilling and cloud certification initiatives and establishing AI and cloud computing centres in universities and engineering colleges. The Chief Minister further invited Google to participate in the State's technology-driven Sanjeevani healthcare project.Logistics parksThe Chief Minister also met representatives of YCH Logistics Group and discussed the establishment of logistics parks and a modern supply chain city in Andhra Pradesh. Highlighting the State's long coastline, extensive transport connectivity and growing industrial base, he said Andhra Pradesh offers significant opportunities for logistics investments. He also pointed to the State's leadership in horticulture and aquaculture and invited the company to explore investment opportunities.Urban development
