The Reliance data centre at Bhogapuram is expected to create direct and indirect employment while accelerating economic activity in Vizianagaram district, Collector S. Ramsundar Reddy said following protests by farmers over proposed land acquisition.The project requires nearly 855 acres across Polipalli, Bhogapuram East and Bhogapuram West. According to the Collector, the government currently has only 25 acres and needs to acquire about 830 acres from private owners.

Reddy said officials would clarify residents’ concerns before proceeding with acquisition. He maintained that farmers’ interests would be protected under applicable rules and compensation provisions. He said most farmers were cooperating, although some landowners had approached the court.Farmers recently protested outside the Bhogapuram Mandal Parishad Office against acquisition for the project. The dispute has placed compensation, land rights at the centre of local debate.

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Reliance Industries is expected to invest around ₹1.08 lakh crore in the giga-scale artificial intelligence data centre cluster. Earlier government approvals covered about 855 acres for an AI data centre and cable landing station in Vizianagaram district.The proposed facility is planned near Bhogapuram, where a new international airport has been developed. Officials expect digital infrastructure to support investment and employment opportunities in the region.

However, the project continues to face concerns from affected farmers. A group of farmers earlier moved the Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the land allotment and raising questions over the acquisition process.The administration says it will follow legal procedures and ensure eligible landowners receive compensation. The Collector urged residents to understand the project’s long-term development potential.The next phase will depend on land acquisition, resolution of legal challenges and implementation of the proposed investment.