Karnataka's New Data Centre Policy Focuses on Water and Energy Efficiency
Karnataka aims to expand its data centre capacity to 1 GW by 2031 under its Sustainable Data Centre Policy 2026–2031, targeting 10–12% of India's AI-ready ecosystem. The policy emphasizes energy and water efficiency, linking incentives to these factors, and mandates resource mapping to ensure adequate power and water supply. It promotes renewable energy and treated water use amid concerns over current water consumption by 32 existing centres.
The News Minute·3h ago·Karnataka




