Uttar Pradesh Establishes State Data Center Authority

• 21 Feb 2026

Why in News?

The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has announced the establishment of a State Data Centre Authority and unveiled major policy initiatives to position the state as one of India’s foremost hubs for data centres, artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies.

Key Points: 

• State Data Centre Authority: The Uttar Pradesh government has established the State Data Centre Authority to strengthen data governance, integrate data from across departments, and support evidence-based policy-making. 
  • Uttar Pradesh aims to develop data centre capacity of around 5 GW by 2030, positioning itself among the leading data infrastructure hubs in India.
• Budgetary Allocation: A provision of ₹100 crore has been earmarked for the establishment and operationalisation of the State Data Center Authority to strengthen institutional data governance.
• Data-Driven Governance: The new authority and data infrastructure are expected to strengthen digital governance by facilitating secure storage, real-time data access, and predictive analytics for better planning and service delivery.
• Emerging Technology Ecosystem: The move complements state initiatives in Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital startups, strengthening the overall digital economy framework of Uttar Pradesh.
  • The development of data infrastructure, allied clusters and digital platforms is projected to generate new job opportunities and attract investment in technology sectors across the state.
• Significance: It strengthens digital governance, promotes data-driven decision-making, and positions Uttar Pradesh as a major data and technology hub in India.

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