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Uttar Pradesh Raises Data Centre Targets to Eight Parks, 900 MW

Officials say early success under the 2021 policy prompted a larger buildout backed by a ₹30,000 crore plan.

Overview

  • The state says it met the original goal of three parks with 250 MW capacity within the first year of the 2021 policy.
  • Under the revised policy, Uttar Pradesh now targets eight data centre parks totaling 900 MW with a defined investment roadmap of ₹30,000 crore.
  • Authorities report approvals worth about ₹21,343 crore so far, including clearances for six parks and two units under 40 MW.
  • Seven projects are already operational, which officials say is strengthening the state’s digital infrastructure.
  • The government frames the sector’s momentum as investor confidence in its policy push, pointing to outreach like the February 2023 Global Investors Summit.