ENA State 2025-05-05 16:20:04 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Chhattisgarh, May 5 (KNN)</strong> In a significant stride towards technological advancement, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai inaugurated the foundation of India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based data centre park in Sector-22 of Nava Raipur on Sunday.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The data park aims to bolster AI-driven services across various sectors, including healthtech, defence, fintech, and data analytics. Equipped with GPU-based high-end computing infrastructure, it will offer services such as data storage, AI processing, live data streaming, and analytics under one roof.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Spanning 5.5 hectares, this pioneering project is set to be operated by RackBank Datacenters Private Limited. A portion of the park, covering 2.7 hectares, will be developed as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The first phase will commence with a capacity of 5 megawatts, with plans to expand up to 150 megawatts, involving an anticipated investment of approximately Rs 2,000 crore.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Beyond technological infrastructure, the project is poised to generate substantial employment opportunities, with around 500 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs, prioritising local residents.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The state government envisions the data centre as a catalyst for digital empowerment, offering benefits such as accurate weather forecasting for farmers and enhanced educational access for tribal communities in remote areas.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative aligns with Chhattisgarh's broader industrial development strategy, which emphasises the integration of advanced technologies like AI and robotics to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The state's commitment to fostering innovation and creating a conducive environment for technological advancement underscores its ambition to emerge as a leading hub for AI and digital services in India.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41981 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/chhattisgarh-cm-lays-foundation-for-indias-first-ai-based-data-park 2025-05-05 16:20:04 knnindia.co.in