VOI World/ Desk
A group of non-resident Indians based in the United States has announced plans to develop an IT and innovation park near Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. The initiative aims to attract technology firms, create jobs, and foster start-up growth in the region.
The proposed park will include facilities such as office spaces, incubation hubs, R&D labs, and shared infrastructure to enable aspiring technologists to build ecosystem links locally and globally. The developers believe that the region’s cultural heritage and existing connectivity give it a unique advantage as a preferred tech hub.
This move is part of a larger trend where NRIs are increasingly investing in building infrastructure back home — beyond just real estate — in sectors like technology, education, and healthcare. With state and central governments pushing reforms for ease of doing business and digital adoption, projects like these are receiving careful attention from policymakers.
For Andhra Pradesh, this could be transformative: besides boosting local employment and retaining talent, the park promises to bring more global technology visibility to a non-metropolitan region. If successful, it could become a model for more diaspora-driven development projects across India.
