A.P. keen on playing key role in global nuclear economy, says Nara Lokesh
Nara Lokesh, the IT & Electronics and HRD Minister of Andhra Pradesh, emphasized the state's role in the global nuclear economy during a summit in New Delhi. He highlighted the opportunities in nuclear manufacturing and advanced energy infrastructure as global energy systems transition due to AI and decarbonisation. Lokesh also noted the development of Visakhapatnam as a major hub for AI and data centers, which will significantly increase electricity demand.
- ▪Andhra Pradesh is positioning itself as a trusted partner in the global nuclear economy.
- ▪Nara Lokesh addressed the US Executive Nuclear Mission to India Summit, highlighting opportunities in nuclear manufacturing and engineering.
- ▪Visakhapatnam is being developed as a major AI and data center hub with nearly 6 GW of expected capacity.
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IT & Electronics and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh (A.P.) was positioning itself as a trusted long-term partner in the emerging global nuclear economy as rising AI-driven electricity demand and industrial decarbonisation reshaped global energy strategies. IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh felicitating Denis Alipov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to India, in New Delhi on the sidelines of a meeting of the US Nuclear Executive Mission to India on Monday | Photo Credit: ARRANGEMENT Addressing the US Executive Nuclear Mission to India Summit in New Delhi, jointly organised by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Monday, Mr. Lokesh said A.P.
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