UP CM Yogi Adityanath Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First Green Data Centre in Ghaziabad.
National
On June 26, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, laid the foundation stone for the country’s first Green Data Centre—a ₹1,000 crore, 30 MW state-of-the-art facility built by Central Electronics Limited (CEL) in partnership with ESDS, located in Sahibabad, Ghaziabad.
- The project, developed by CEL, a Mini‑Ratna PSU under DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research), showcases a strong focus on renewable energy and energy-efficient architecture. Equipped with Tier‑III certification, advanced cooling systems, reflective roofing, rainwater harvesting, and a 40 Gbps fibre backbone, it reflects India’s commitment to sustainable ICT infrastructure .
- Uttar Pradesh aims to generate 20,000 MW of renewable energy by 2027, with this data centre serving as a catalyst. The ₹1,000 crore investment marks UP's sixth major data centre since 2022 and signals increasing private–public partnerships in the state’s growing digital ecosystem .
- CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state’s transformation, citing a 2.5-fold increase in GDP and per‑capita income since 2017, and a significant poverty reduction, lifting 6 crore people out of poverty. He praised CEL’s revival from near-disinvestment to profitability, underlining its role in fulfilling the “Viksit Bharat @2047” vision.
Main Point :- (i) The Green Data Centre is a collaboration between CEL and ESDS, featuring 200 high-density racks per floor, Tier‑III uptime, and green building standards to ensure eco-friendly operations. It is expected to boost digital growth, innovation, and skilled employment in the region .
(ii) Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh noted CEL’s historic innovation in establishing India’s first solar cell in 1977, lauding the organisation’s transition from modest beginnings to leading sustainable digital infrastructure. The project aligns with initiatives such as Quantum Unit in Noida and a planned biotech park in Lucknow.
(iii) By integrating advanced green technologies and high uptime standards, this centre positions UP as a key player in national digital transformation strategies like Digital India and Green India, while also supporting India’s global ambitions for net‑zero emissions by 2070.
About Uttar Pradesh
Chief minister: Yogi Adityanath
Governor: Anandiben Patel
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