Chhattisgarh Unveils India's First AI-Based Data Centre Park with ₹1000 Crore Investment

Chhattisgarh Unveils ₹1000 crore AI-Based Data Centre Park | AIM

The data centre park will solely focus on AI services, potentially creating 500 direct and 1500 indirect employment opportunities. The Chief Minister (CM) of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, has inaugurated one of India's first AI-based data centre parks in Raipur on 4 May, with an estimated ₹1000 crore in funding spent over the next two years. According to the Chhattisgarh government, the park is being developed on 13.5 acres of land, of which 2.7 hectares are used for a special economic zone. The project, managed by Rack Bank Data Centres, will focus solely on AI services, beginning with an initial capacity of 80 MW in the first phase and expanding to 150 MW. The government said there is also a potential additional investment of ₹2000 crore in this project. While developing storage and processing facilities, it will also provide services in AI, Health Tech, Defence, Fintech, and Data Analytics. The park will also have GPU-based high-end computing infrastructure, recording, live data streaming, and AI processing facilities. The data centre park will also provide advanced AI solutions to the agriculture and education sectors, benefiting students and farmers in rural areas, IndiaToday reported. The state government said AI technology could help farmers with smart farming, accurate weather information, and crop management. The government also claims to create around 500 direct and 1500 indirect employment opportunities through this project. The park would also handle national and global data traffic, helping to speed up government services while the government pushes for a digitally self-reliant state. At the inauguration, CM Vishnu Deo Sai said, "This is not just a data centre; it's the digital backbone for a new era of growth and empowerment." He emphasised that Chhattisgarh could become the heartbeat of digital India. Similarly, CtrlS Datacenters' new data centre park was also inaugurated in Chennai's Ambattur Industrial Estate in February this year. As reported by AIM earlier, this project represented a direct investment of ₹4,000 crore and is expected to attract ₹50,000 crore in indirect investment. Meanwhile, the company also revealed its plans in January to build a data centre park at Chandanvelly Industrial Park near Hyderabad.

RackBank opens 80MW AI data centre in Raipur

RackBank has launched its new AI datacentre in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with an initial investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The 13.5-acre facility, capable of housing 1 lakh GPUs, aims to meet India's growing AI needs. Utilising RackBank's liquid cooling technology for enhanced energy efficiency, the data centre anticipates creating job opportunities for 200-500 people.Data centre provider RackBank inaugurated its new AI data centre in Raipur to be built with an initial investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The facility, spanning 13.5 acres, can house 1 lakh graphics processing units (GPU). An additional 2.70 hectares have been earmarked at the Chhattisgarh SEZ to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. The initial investment in the data centre can be scaled up to Rs 3,000 crore over five years, the company said in a statement. The new AI data centre park is expected to create a variety of job opportunities, with plans to employ 200 people in five years and scale up to 500 people. The new AI data centre will be constructed in four phases with an initial capacity of 80 MW in the first phase, which will be scalable to 160 MW in Phase 4. The park will use RackBank's in-house developed and patented direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology and Varuna liquid immersion cooling system. This technology optimises power usage and enhances energy efficiency, reducing cooling costs by up to 70%, the company said. The location of the data centre offers advantages including low latency across India, RackBank said. It will have flexible rack density options ranging from 80 kW to 200 kW per rack. The facility will follow Nvidia's future roadmap for chips and GPUs, and its designs will follow the chipmaker's standards. It will operate on clean energy and low water usage. "The new facility will provide greater cost efficiencies to businesses by scaling and leveraging India's GPU compute capacity to meet India's AI needs. The campus will serve as a hub for collaboration between academia, industry, and government, fostering an ecosystem of innovation and technological advancement by helping businesses harness the true power of AI. It will empower businesses, researchers, developers, Global R&D centres and innovators to harness the full potential of AI while ensuring the highest standards of security, sustainability, and efficiency," said Narendra Sen, founder and CEO of RackBank.

RackBank to build 80MW AI data centre for Rs 1,000 crore in Raipur

RackBank has launched its new AI datacentre in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with an initial investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The 13.5-acre facility, capable of housing 1 lakh GPUs, aims to meet India's growing AI needs. Utilising RackBank's liquid cooling technology for enhanced energy efficiency, the data centre anticipates creating job opportunities for 200-500 people.Data centre provider RackBank inaugurated its new AI data centre in Raipur to be built with an initial investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The facility, spanning 13.5 acres, can house 1 lakh graphics processing units (GPU). An additional 2.70 hectares have been earmarked at the Chhattisgarh SEZ to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. The initial investment in the data centre can be scaled up to Rs 3,000 crore over five years, the company said in a statement. The new AI data centre park is expected to create a variety of job opportunities, with plans to employ 200 people in five years and scale up to 500 people. The new AI data centre will be constructed in four phases with an initial capacity of 80 MW in the first phase, which will be scalable to 160 MW in Phase 4. The park will use RackBank's in-house developed and patented direct-to-chip liquid cooling technology and Varuna liquid immersion cooling system. This technology optimises power usage and enhances energy efficiency, reducing cooling costs by up to 70%, the company said. The location of the data centre offers advantages including low latency across India, RackBank said. It will have flexible rack density options ranging from 80 kW to 200 kW per rack. The facility will follow Nvidia's future roadmap for chips and GPUs, and its designs will follow the chipmaker's standards. It will operate on clean energy and low water usage. "The new facility will provide greater cost efficiencies to businesses by scaling and leveraging India's GPU compute capacity to meet India's AI needs. The campus will serve as a hub for collaboration between academia, industry, and government, fostering an ecosystem of innovation and technological advancement by helping businesses harness the true power of AI. It will empower businesses, researchers, developers, Global R&D centres and innovators to harness the full potential of AI while ensuring the highest standards of security, sustainability, and efficiency," said Narendra Sen, founder and CEO of RackBank.

RackBank Inaugurates Rs 1,000-Crore AI Data Centre Park in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

Rs 1,000 crore initial investment; Rs 3,000 crore planned over 5 yearsLocated in Raipur, Chhattisgarh SEZ, spans 13.5 acres.Will house up to 1 lakh GPUs and support 80-200 kW rack densities. Data centre solutions provider RackBank has inaugurated a new AI data centre park in Raipur to be built with an initial investment of Rs 1,000 crore. The investment is part of a broader plan to scale up to Rs 3,000 crore over the next five years, the company said in a statement. Also Read: CtrlS to Invest Rs 500 Crore in Greenfield AI-Ready Data Centre Development in Bhopal Spanning 13.5 acres, the facility will be capable of housing up to one lakh graphics processing units (GPUs). An additional 2.70 hectares have been earmarked within the Chhattisgarh Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to deliver high-performance, cost-efficient services. The AI data centre park will be constructed in four phases, starting with an initial capacity of 80 megawatts (MW) in phase one, scalable to 160 MW by the final phase. The facility will deploy RackBank's proprietary direct-to-chip liquid cooling and its Varuna liquid immersion system, which the company claims will reduce cooling costs by up to 70 percent while significantly improving energy efficiency. RackBank stated that the new centre will support flexible rack densities ranging from 80 kW to 200 kW per rack and will align with Nvidia's future roadmap for GPUs and chip architecture. The facility will be powered by clean energy and designed for minimal water usage, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability. Also Read: IBM, TCS Partner to Deploy India's Largest Quantum Computer in Quantum Valley Tech Park in AP The data centre is expected to create around 200 jobs within five years, with plans to scale the workforce to 500. RackBank also envisions the centre as a collaborative hub for academia, industry, and government, fostering innovation and supporting India's growing AI ecosystem. "The new facility will provide greater cost efficiencies to businesses by scaling and leveraging India's GPU compute capacity to meet India's AI needs. The campus will serve as a hub for collaboration between academia, industry, and government, fostering an ecosystem of innovation and technological advancement by helping business harness the true power of AI. It will empower businesses, researchers, developers, Global R&D centers and innovators to harness the full potential of AI while ensuring the highest standards of security, sustainability, and efficiency," said Narendra Sen, Founder and CEO of RackBank. Also Read: STT GDC India Launches AI-Ready Data Centre in Kolkata The new AI Datacentre Park, the first data centre campus in Chhattisgarh, was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh on May 3, 2025. According to the company's statement, it will put Raipur on India's digital innovation map, opening growth avenues in healthcare, education, agri-tech, and more.

Chhattisgarh CM Unveils Country's First AI-Based Data Centre Park

It will initially have a capacity of 80 MW, which will later expand to 150 MW along with a potential investment of INR 2000 Cr Amid India's digitisation era, Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai has laid the foundation of the country's first AI-based data centre park. On May 3 (Saturday), CM Sai laid the foundation stone for the data centre park in sector 22 of Nava Raipur, said the government in a statement. The data centre will be developed in an area of 13.5 acres, out of which 2.5 hectares will be dedicated as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), the statement added. This project, which is being operated by RackBank DataCenters Pvt. Ltd, will offer GPU-based high-end computing, live data streaming, AI processing and data analytics facilities. The data centre park will initially have a capacity of 80 MW, which will later expand to 150 MW. Besides, it will also provide services in areas including AI, health tech, defence, fintech and data analytics. Furthermore, the government said that this data centre is likely to attract an investment of INR 2000 Cr in the future. "The park will have world-class facilities such as GPU-based high-end computing infrastructure, recording, live data streaming, and AI processing," the state government said. The project is also likely to generate more than 500 direct and 1500 indirect jobs. The development comes at a time when Chhattisgarh is taking technological measures to streamline state's operations. For instance, Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district recently adopted blockchain technology to avoid tampering of land records and increase accessibility. The In-House Data Centre Push With India's vision to become a global superpower in AI, several states are coming forward to contribute and take various initiatives. Besides, many global giants are also betting on India's AI potential For instance, Japanese IT business service giant NTT DATA and AI cloud company Neysa Networks recently inked a pact with the Telangana government to set up an INR 10,500 Cr AI data centre cluster in Hyderabad. Earlier this year, the American investment giant Blackstone and its joint venture partner Panchshil Realty inked an agreement with the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to invest $3 Bn (around INR 26,000 Cr) to develop data centres in the state.

Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai Inaugurates RackBank's AI Datacentre Park in Raipur

Spread across 13.5 acres, the new AI Datacentre Park has been built on an initial investment of INR 1000 crore which is scalable to INR 3000 crore in 5 years. The state-of-the-art facility capable of housing 1,00,000 GPUs and 80MW power, is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced Al workloads and will serve as the foundation for the nation's digital transformation. Speaking on the initiative, Narendra Sen, Founder & CEO of RackBank®, said, "I am proud to be on this landmark journey to set up Chhattisgarh's first purpose-built AI-focused Datacentre Park to meet India's growing AI computing needs. RackBank strongly supports Shri Narendra Modi's IndiaAI Mission, which envisions empowering India to lead the global AI revolution and our new world class AI Datacentre Park at Raipur will help develop cutting-edge infrastructure and innovation to accelerate digital transformation and fuel nation building. The new facility will provide greater cost efficiencies to businesses by scaling and leveraging India's GPU compute capacity to meet India's AI needs. The campus will serve as a hub for collaboration between academia, industry, and government, fostering an ecosystem of innovation and technological advancement by helping business harness the true power of AI. It will empower businesses, researchers, developers, Global R&D centers and innovators to harness the full potential of AI while ensuring the highest standards of security, sustainability, and efficiency. As we move forward, we are committed to supporting the rapid growth of AI and helping shape a smarter, more connected future."

RackBank Inaugurates its New AI Datacentre Park at Raipur, Chhattisgarh

The new purpose-built AI Datacentre Park, which is the first data centre campus in Chhattisgarh, was inaugurated by Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai RackBank® India's leading provider of premium, carbon-neutral datacenter infrastructure, cloud computing, and AI services proudly announces the launch of its new purpose-built AI Datacentre Park in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The new AI Datacentre Park, which is the first data centre campus in Chhattisgarh, was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai in the presence of Shri Lakhan Lal Dewangan, Honourable Minister, Commerce & Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh and Shri OP Choudhary, Honourable Minister, Finance, Housing & Environment, Government of Chhattisgarh. Spread across 13.5 acres, the new AI Datacentre Park has been built on an initial investment of INR 1000 crore which is scalable to INR 3000 crore in 5 years. The state-of-the-art facility capable of housing 1,00,000 GPUs and 80MW power, is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced Al workloads and will serve as the foundation for the nation's digital transformation. Speaking on the initiative, Narendra Sen, Founder & CEO of RackBank®, said, "I am proud to be on this landmark journey to set up Chhattisgarh's first purpose-built AI-focused Datacentre Park to meet India's growing AI computing needs. RackBank strongly supports Shri Narendra Modi's IndiaAI Mission, which envisions empowering India to lead the global AI revolution and our new world class AI Datacentre Park at Raipur will help develop cutting-edge infrastructure and innovation to accelerate digital transformation and fuel nation building. The new facility will provide greater cost efficiencies to businesses by scaling and leveraging India's GPU compute capacity to meet India's AI needs. The campus will serve as a hub for collaboration between academia, industry, and government, fostering an ecosystem of innovation and technological advancement by helping business harness the true power of AI. It will empower businesses, researchers, developers, Global R&D centers and innovators to harness the full potential of AI while ensuring the highest standards of security, sustainability, and efficiency. As we move forward, we are committed to supporting the rapid growth of AI and helping shape a smarter, more connected future." The construction of the new AI Datacentre Park will be completed in 4 phases with initial capacity of 80 MW in Phase 1 which will be scalable to 160 MW in Phase 4. The park will be built using advanced liquid cooling technology - Direct-to-chip and Varuna liquid immersion cooling system - RackBank's in-house developed and patented technology which optimizes power usage and enhances energy efficiency. This system reduces cooling costs by up to 70%, offering a significant improvement over traditional cooling method. Speaking at the inauguration of RackBank's new AI Datacentre Park, Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief of Minister of Chhattisgarh, said, "Chhattisgarh is rapidly emerging as the next big IT hub of India. Today marks a significant milestone in Chhattisgarh's journey towards digital transformation. The launch of RackBank's cutting-edge AI Datacentre Park marks a major step in our journey towards a digital and knowledge-driven economy. Backed by our progressive industrial policy, this project will boost innovation, attract investments, create quality jobs, and strengthen our digital infrastructure. Chhattisgarh is proud to lead from the front in building the future of technology and AI in India." The RackBank AI Datacenter Park will put Raipur on India's digital innovation map opening growth avenues in Healthcare, Education, Agri tech and more across Chhattisgarh. The strategic central location offers unparalleled advantages, including low latency across India, making it an ideal hub for AI and cloud services nationwide. An additional 2.70 hectares has been earmarked at the Chhattisgarh SEZ to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services. The new AI Datacentre Park is expected to create variety of job opportunities with plans to employ 200 people in 5 years with potential to scale up to 500 people. "The inauguration of this state-of-the-art AI Datacentre Park marks a significant milestone in Chhattisgarh's journey to becoming a global leader in digital infrastructure. This facility not only strengthens our position as the backbone of India's data economy but also exemplifies our commitment to sustainable growth through green technology. With strategic locations in Raipur, we are poised to meet the growing demand for data storage and processing, creating thousands of high-skilled jobs and attracting substantial investments to the state," added Rajat Kumar, Secretary Commerce & Industries, Government of Chhattisgarh AI Datacentre Park Highlights: Power Secured: Construction in four phases with 80 MW in Phase 1 scalable to 160 MW in Phase 4 Built for AI: Capacity for more than 1,00,000 GPUs, making it one of the largest AI-focused Datacenters in India Advanced Cooling Solutions: - Direct-to-chip and Varuna liquid immersion cooling system - RackBank's in-house developed and patented technology which optimizes power usage and enhances energy efficiency Latency: Low Latency across India Flexible Rack Density: Flexible rack density options ranging from 80 kW - 200 kW per rack. Scalability for Future Growth: Designed for scalability to meet future AI computing demands. Global AI Training Capability: Bring global AI training demand Efficient Power Usage: Run and operate on clean energy and lower water usage Future-Proof GPU Infrastructure: Following NVIDIA's future roadmap chips, GPU's. Design will be as per NVIDA standards. About RackBank Datacenters Pvt. Ltd. RackBank (RackBank) is India's leading provider of Datacenter infrastructure, cloud computing, and AI services. With a vision to be the leading force in digital infrastructure, RackBank delivers scalable, sustainable, and future-ready Datacenters that empower businesses to thrive in the digital age.