Chhattisgarh poised to become India’s next AI powerhouse

Chhattisgarh is set to make a historic mark on India’s digital landscape with the development of the country’s first AI-based Data Center Park. Coming up on 13.5 acres in Sector-22 of Nava Raipur, the project signals the state’s growing focus on next-generation technology infrastructure.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai says, "This, which was earlier known only for energy, steel and aluminium sectors, now has industries ranging from semiconductor chips to AI, data centers and textiles coming here. So, in a way, Chhattisgarh is becoming a hub for all industries."

The upcoming facility will be fully dedicated to artificial intelligence services. It will house GPU-based high-end computing, data processing and storage, live streaming capabilities, and advanced analytics, all within a single integrated campus. The project will begin with an investment of ₹1,000 crore and is expected to expand to ₹3,000 crore in later phases.

According to Narendra Sen, CEO, Rackbank and Neevcloud: "Chhattisgarh will benefit because this is Chhattisgarh's first AI SEZ, and the country's first AI SEZ. For companies from outside that want to come to India, this will be a very good thing. AI consumes a lot of power, and Chhattisgarh is a power-surplus state today it has to supply 22 gigawatts to other states and this was the most important point in our decision Chhattisgarh, Raipur."

Powered by one lakh GPUs, the data centre park will offer advanced AI processing and high-performance computing capabilities, playing a crucial role in addressing India’s future digital and computing requirements. The project is also expected to create more than 2,000 jobs. With this initiative in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh is taking a decisive step towards becoming a key player in Digital India’s growth story.