Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Nara Lokesh Urges Youth to Join the Global Digital Economy
Nara Lokesh is a minister in Andhra Pradesh, a state in India.
He is in charge of information technology for the state.
A big computer company called IBM opened a new center in a city named Visakhapatnam.
The center is called the IBM Consulting FutureNow Center.
Mr. Lokesh spoke at the opening ceremony of the center today.
He told young people, called youth, to be part of the global digital economy.
The digital economy is the part of the world where people use computers and the internet for work and new ideas.
He said the center will help make Visakhapatnam a world-famous place for artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence means computers doing smart tasks like humans.
He also said the government wants to bring investments, create good jobs, and train young people for the future.
Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh addressed the opening ceremony of the new IBM Consulting FutureNow Center in Visakhapatnam.
He called on youth to become part of the global digital economy.
Lokesh said the center will play a pioneering role in positioning Visakhapatnam as a global destination for artificial intelligence and digital services.
He said the alliance government aims to create an ecosystem that attracts investment, generates quality employment, and nurtures future talent.
He expressed satisfaction at IBM's continuing interest in the state and hopes to make Visakhapatnam a major AI and digital innovation center in India.
- Who
- J. Nara Lokesh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Information Technology of Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Opened the IBM Consulting FutureNow Center and urged youth to join the global digital economy
- When
- At the center's opening ceremony held today, according to the report
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To position Visakhapatnam as a global destination for AI and digital services, attract investment, and create employment opportunities for youth
- Key Figure
- J. Nara Lokesh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Information Technology, Andhra Pradesh
- Event
- Opening ceremony of the IBM Consulting FutureNow Center
- Company
- IBM
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Main Message
- Youth should participate in the global digital economy
- Government Goal
- Attract investment, generate quality employment, and nurture future talent
- Vision
- Make Visakhapatnam a major center for artificial intelligence and digital innovations in India