UP Govt Plans 1,000-Acre Data Centre and IT Hub in Bundelkhand

Lucknow, Oct 19 (KNN) The Uttar Pradesh government is acquiring 1,000 acres of land to develop a data centre and IT hub in the Bundelkhand region as part of its broader plan to establish the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA).

Officials said 810 acres of the targeted land had been acquired so far. The proposed hub is expected to provide integrated infrastructure for technology-led and other industrial activities, supporting the state’s goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S P Goyal has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for BIDA and other major industrial development projects.

BIDA Land Acquisition Progress

BIDA is planned across 56,662 acres in 33 villages. The state government has approved the acquisition of 35,298 acres in the first phase and 21,364 acres in the second phase.

So far, 28,874 acres have been acquired, accounting for more than 80 per cent of the first-phase target.

A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been submitted for the proposed development of 1,000 acres, while a draft sector plan has been prepared. It will be finalised following approval of the BIDA Master Plan 2045, officials said.

The acquired land will be allotted for industrial, commercial and infrastructure development.

Envisioned as a modern industrial hub on the lines of Noida and Greater Noida, BIDA is expected to attract investments across sectors such as automotive, defence, FMCG, healthcare, logistics, IT and institutional development.

(KNN Bureau)