Uttar Pradesh Plans 8 Data Center Parks to Power India’s AI Future
Japanese Ambassador Ono Keiichi pays a courtesy visit to CM Yogi Adityanath on Friday (Image UP Info Dept)
UP government says data center parks from Noida to Varanasi will attract global tech firms, generate 50,000 jobs, and strengthen India’s digital infrastructure.
By AMIT KUMAR
Lucknow, March 16, 2026 — The government of Yogi Adityanath has unveiled an ambitious plan to develop eight data center parks across Uttar Pradesh, aiming to transform the state into a major hub for Artificial Intelligence, cloud computing, and digital services.
According to an official media statement from the Uttar Pradesh government, the proposed parks will be built in key cities including Noida, Greater Noida, the Yamuna Expressway region, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Agra.
“The state has already made significant progress in land identification and allocation in Noida, Greater Noida, and the Yamuna Expressway region, where several companies have secured land while planning and infrastructure work continues at other sites,” said a senior state official.
Major technology and infrastructure firms have shown interest in the initiative, including HCL Technologies, Adani Group, NTT Data, Yotta Infrastructure, Sterlite Technologies, and Sify Technologies.
“Through these data center parks, Uttar Pradesh aims to emerge as a major hub of Artificial Intelligence and digital services while attracting large-scale investments and generating employment opportunities,” the UP government media statement said.
Officials said the state has received investment proposals worth nearly ₹2 lakh crore, with several Memorandums of Understanding already signed and multiple projects moving toward the construction stage.
Since data centers require massive power capacity, the government has planned around 900 MW of dedicated electricity supply. This will involve building new substations, strengthening transmission networks, and ensuring uninterrupted power to the parks. Authorities are also encouraging renewable energy use to make operations more sustainable.
To attract investors, the state has rolled out incentives under its Data Center Policy, including capital subsidies, electricity duty concessions, stamp duty exemptions, and infrastructure support. A single-window clearance system has also been implemented to accelerate approvals.
“The initiative is expected to generate around 50,000 direct jobs along with a large number of indirect employment opportunities in construction, logistics, IT services, and facility management,” added the official.
Officials estimate that most phases of the projects will be completed within three to five years, positioning Uttar Pradesh as a key pillar of India’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
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