New Karnataka policy aims to expand data centres while reducing power and water usage
- Karnataka approved its Sustainable Data Centre Policy 2026–2031 to expand digital infrastructure across the state.
- The policy targets 1 GW of data centre capacity by 2031 and aims to increase AI-ready infrastructure.
- It focuses on renewable energy, advanced cooling systems and efficient water management for data centres.
- Karnataka wants to spread data centre growth beyond Bengaluru and develop new digital hubs across the state.
Source: wionews.com
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