Uttar_Pradesh targets 2GW data center capacity

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath>>> of India — Uttar Pradesh>>> has set a target to develop over 2 gigawatts of additional data center capacity in the state by 2030. He emphasized that data, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure are crucial for the future economy, positioning India — Uttar Pradesh>>> to take a leading role. During a review of the Data Centre Policy-2021, Yogi Adityanath>>> directed officials to formulate a new, more attractive, and practical policy aligned with investor expectations. The proposed policy will prioritize AI-enabled, energy-efficient, and green data centers, world-class digital infrastructure, fast-track approvals, uninterrupted power supply, and enhanced connectivity. India — Uttar Pradesh>>> is projected to account for 8-9% of India's total data center capacity by 2026. Under the 2021 policy, investment proposals worth Rs 21,342.90 crore have been approved, with a target of 900 MW capacity. Currently, six data center parks and two standalone units are operational, with 644 MW committed capacity under development. The new policy will enhance incentives related to land, capital, loans, stamp duty, electricity duty, transmission, and wheeling charges. A special incentive framework for high-capacity AI-based computing infrastructure is also planned. Major companies like Hiranandani Group>>>, NTT Global Data Centers>>>, Adani Group>>>, ST Telemedia>>>, SKVR Software Solutions>>>, WebWerks>>>, and Sify Technologies>>> are already implementing projects. Additionally, national and international investors, including Digital Green>>>, Trifecta Connex>>>, Essar Group>>>, OVO Energy>>>, Golden Gate Capital>>>, Mapletree Investments>>>, Q-CTRL>>>, and Bharti Airtel — Nxtra Data>>>, have expressed interest in developing data centers with a combined capacity of 5,410 MW, potentially attracting Rs 4.90 lakh crore in investments. The development will extend beyond the NCR region to cities like Lucknow, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Meerut, and Sitapur.