New Delhi: ANSR, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish a one-of-its-kind innovation campus for GCCs in Visakhapatnam.
The MoU was signed was signed in the presence of Shri. Nara Lokesh, honorable Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Real Time Governance and Human Resources Development in the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Under the agreement, ANSR will conceptualize, design, and invest in building a state-of-the-art GCC innovation campus in the Madhurawada IT Cluster. The campus is expected to generate over 10,000 jobs over the next five years, supporting global enterprises in leveraging the rich talent ecosystem of Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking on the occasion, Katamneni Bhaskar, IAS, Secretary to Government, ITE&C Department, said:
“This partnership with ANSR marks a significant step in Andhra Pradesh’s vision to position Visakhapatnam as a global technology and innovation hub. By enabling world-class infrastructure and leveraging ANSR’s deep expertise in building GCCs, we aim to attract global enterprises, create thousands of high-value jobs, and fuel the next wave of digital growth from our state.”
As part of the MoU, APEDB will facilitate infrastructure and policy-level support, including land identification, assistance in obtaining necessary approvals, and coordination with APIIC and other relevant departments.
The MoU aligns with the Government of Andhra Pradesh’s IT & GCC Policy 4.0, aimed at attracting global investments and fostering digital innovation in the state.
Lalit Ahuja, Founder and CEO of ANSR, said:
“We’re architecting the future of global capability distribution. Emerging cities like Visakhapatnam represent untapped goldmines of talent and potential, and our partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and APEDB will unlock this potential at scale. Visakhapatnam’s extraordinary combination of world-class talent, robust infrastructure, and visionary leadership creates the perfect storm for enterprise transformation. Our innovation campus will serve as the catalyst that transforms this region into a global destination of choice for the world’s most ambitious enterprises. Through ANSR’s proven methodology, we’re creating a blueprint for how emerging cities can leapfrog traditional hubs and become the epicenters of tomorrow’s global economy.”
The proposed campus will feature:
- Cutting-edge workspace infrastructure for GCCs and their ecosystem partners
- Training facilities, simulation labs, innovation studios, and immersive tech zones
- Global delivery centers with full time zone coverage and business continuity capabilities
ANSR will also leverage its strategic global partnerships including with Accenture and ServiceNow to drive ecosystem growth, client interest, and global brand engagement for the project.
This initiative represents ANSR’s continued commitment to advancing India’s position as a global hub for digital innovation and transformation.
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