Chhattisgarh Leads the Way with India’s First AI-Driven Data Centre Park

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai laid the cornerstone for the nation's first artificial intelligence-based data centre park in Sector-22 of Nava Raipur on 3 May.

The state-of-the-art complex, which spans 13.5 acres, is expected to put Chhattisgarh in the forefront of India's technical advancement. Five megawatts of capacity will be available at first in the data centre park, with the ambitious goal of scaling to 150 megawatts.

 In a first for the nation, a 2.7-hectare section of the park is being transformed into a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) dedicated solely to AI-based services. As the project grows, an additional investment of Rs 2,000 crore is anticipated.

This development is revolutionary not only because of its scope but also because of its ambition. The centre will function as a centre for high-performance computing, providing services in AI, FinTech, HealthTech, Defence, and data analytics, with a particular emphasis on green, energy-efficient technologies.

CM Sai described the project as "transformational" for the state's youth, farmers, and tribal groups, saying it is more than simply a data centre and serves as the digital foundation for a new era of empowerment and growth.

State-of-the-Art Facility

The facility will be firmly among the world's best thanks to its GPU-based architecture for real-time data processing, live streaming, and AI-powered analytics.

With a focus on local youth, the programme aims to generate 2,000 jobs, with 500 direct and 1,500 indirect employment opportunities anticipated. The park makes Chhattisgarh a new hub for high-tech companies by bringing together AI computing, data processing, storage, and analytics under one roof.

Connecting Agriculture Sector with Technology

AI tools, weather forecasting, real-time crop monitoring, and intelligent supply chain solutions will all help smart farming and directly benefit regional agriculture. Remote tribal territories will be connected by digital infrastructure, enabling previously underserved areas to access online government, telemedicine, and e-education.

By managing both internal and international data traffic, the centre will lessen Chhattisgarh's reliance on outside infrastructure and move the state closer to becoming digitally independent.

CM Sai declared, "Chhattisgarh is ready to become the heartbeat of Digital India," as the state confidently stepped towards a more intelligent, quicker, and inclusive digital future.

The opening of India's first AI-based data centre park in Raipur represents a wise step towards more sophisticated technology for the whole country. It's anticipated that Chhattisgarh's use of AI to advance sustainable development goals and build a stronger community would serve as an example for other states aiming to create a more technologically advanced India.

By highlighting AI technologies, the state hopes to raise economic activity, improve the administration of public resources, and improve the quality of services offered.