ANSR Signs MoU with Government of Andhra Pradesh to Set Up a World-Class GCC Innovation Campus in Visakhapatnam
ANSR, a global leader in establishing and operating Global Capability Centers (GCCs), 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, 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, Shri 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.