Environmental groups protest proposed data centres in Visakhapatnam
Environmental and civil rights groups in Visakhapatnam held a protest against proposed data center projects, citing concerns over environmental impact and social displacement. Protesters are demanding transparency, public consultation, and formal impact assessments before the projects proceed.
Why it matters
The protest reflects the global debate over the environmental and social costs of rapid digital infrastructure expansion and the demand for corporate and government accountability.
Environmental organisations, civil liberty groups and the Coalition for AI Regulation, along with Green Vishaka, staged a rally along Beach Road in the city on Sunday against the proposed data centre projects in and around Visakhapatnam, demanding accountability from the Andhra Pradesh government. Members of environmental collectives from various parts of the country, participated in the rally.
“To educate and create awareness about the effects of the upcoming data centres in Vizag, on Saturday, we organised a seminar at Alluri Seetharama Raju Vignana Kendram. After field visits, Coalition for AI Regulation presented a fact-finding report. Today morning, we had a peaceful rally to convey the message that the environment and human beings are inseparable,” said Raja Rama Mohan Roy, president, Green Vishaka.
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