Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Activists Seek Independent Review of Vizag AI Data Centres
A group called Green Visakha held a meeting about planned AI data centres near Visakhapatnam.
The centres could together use nearly 6,500 megawatts of power.
Speakers asked independent experts to study the plans before more commitments are made.
They are worried about how much water and electricity the centres may need.
They also want drinking water and irrigation needs protected.
The group asked officials to explain land use, incentives, local jobs and data-security plans.
It wants environmental reports and public consultations checked carefully.
The speakers said they support investment and digital infrastructure but want transparent decisions.
Green Visakha organised a public meeting on proposed AI data centres near Visakhapatnam.
Speakers called for an independent expert committee to assess projects totaling nearly 6,500 megawatts.
Concerns included water use, electricity demand, land acquisition, environmental effects and infrastructure pressure.
Participants requested disclosures on incentives, local jobs, project details, environmental data and data security.
They demanded a cumulative review of land use, drainage, traffic, waste, groundwater and other impacts.
- Who
- Green Visakha organised the meeting, addressed by EAS Sarma, Sripath Roy, VS Krishna and D Nagasailaja.
- What
- Speakers sought an independent expert committee and cumulative assessment of proposed AI data centres.
- When
- The meeting took place on Sunday.
- Where
- Alluri Sitarama Raju Vignana Kendram in Dabagardens, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- They cited concerns about water, power, land, environmental effects, public consultation, employment, incentives and data security.
- Proposed capacity
- Nearly 6,500 megawatts combined
- Organiser
- Green Visakha
- Requested body
- An independent expert committee
- Water review
- Drinking water, irrigation, population growth and industrial demand
- Sites mentioned
- Tarluvada, Rambilli and Adavivaram
- Assessment scope
- Land use, hill cutting, drainage, traffic, water, power, waste and groundwater
- Additional issues
- Environmental clearances, diesel storage, local employment, incentives and data security
