UP Data Center Policy 2026 sends strong signal to market: Experts

Why it matters
Why it matters for greenfield investors: UP Data Center Policy 2026 sends strong signal to market: Experts. Data-centre headlines usually hide MW, water, and fibre questions. Our briefing translates the announcement into greenfield site-readiness terms for India.
Uttar Pradesh has approved the Data Center Policy 2026 to position the state as a green and AI-ready data centre hub. The policy targets over ₹2 lakh crore in investments, an additional 2 GW data centre capacity, and potential indirect employment for around 50,000 people. With incentives for AI infrastructure, GPU-based facilities, sustainability, and regional development, the policy aims to attract large-scale digital infrastructure investments.
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