UP aims to become AI infra hub with 10 GW data centre plan by 2030

Uttar Pradesh aims to develop 10 GW of data centre capacity by 2030 to become an AI infrastructure hub.

The State Transformation Commission shortlisted one company for a detailed survey after presentations by McKinsey & Company, Kearney, and Boston Consulting Group.

The state plans to develop 6 GW in the first phase, requiring an estimated investment of around ₹1 lakh crore per GW.

UP will identify and secure suitable locations itself before inviting private developers, a strategy to reduce project timelines and make projects investment-ready.