Raipur
(
Chhattisgarh
) [India], May 4 (ANI): In a landmark development poised to reshape India’s digital future,
Chhattisgarh
Chief Minister
Vishnu Deo Sai
On Saturday, they initiated the construction of the country’s first AI-driven Data Center Park in sector 22 of Navaşehir.
Raipur
.
The park, spread across 13.5 acres, marks a historic stride in India’s ambitions to become a global digital powerhouse.
The Data Center Park will include a 2.7-hectare area developed as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Operated by RackBank Datacenters Private Limited, the project is fully dedicated to
AI
-based services.
The initial stage will start at a capacity of 5 megawatts and is intended to be scaled up to 150 megawatts.
An additional investment of approximately Rs 2000 crore is anticipated in the future. Designed with a focus on environmental protection, the center will follow green and energy-efficient technologies.
Along with data storage and processing, the park will offer advanced services in areas such as Artificial Intelligence (
AI
), healthcare technology, defense, financial technology, and data analysis. The facility will include advanced GPU-powered computational resources, along with facilities for recording, real-time data streaming, and more.
AI
processing facilities of global standards.
It is anticipated that the project will create approximately 500 direct jobs and 1,500 indirect ones, with preference being given to young locals.
This initiative will not only establish
Chhattisgarh
as a leader in the tech sector but will also open new avenues for local talent. Services like GPU-based computing,
AI
Data analytics, live streaming, and processing will all be accessible under a single platform.
“This goes beyond being merely a data center; it serves as the digital foundation for a new phase of growth and empowerment,” stated CM Sai.
He likewise termed it transformative for the state’s young people, farmers, and tribal communities, and he conveyed his assurance that
Chhattisgarh
will now serve as the heart of Digital India.
As per officials, the data center complex will generate numerous job opportunities in fields such as information technology, data analytics, and technical support. Young people from
Chhattisgarh
will now have the opportunity to develop their careers in technology without having to relocate to urban centers such as Delhi or Mumbai.
AI
Technology will assist farmers through smart agriculture, precise weather predictions, and effective crop management, resulting in enhanced harvests and increased earnings, they noted, further mentioning that isolated tribal areas will obtain convenient online access to schooling, medical care, and governmental assistance.
The park will manage both domestic and foreign data flow, speeding up governmental services and enabling the state to be digitally independent, they further stated. (ANI)
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