Odisha AI Data Centre MoU with HCLTech and Sarvam AI
Why in the news
The Odisha Government reached agreements with two technology firms to create its first AI data centre, as part of a larger investment package.
Key facts
- Site: Odisha Sovereign AI Park.
- Partners: HCLTech and Sarvam AI.
- Overall investment: ₹14,257 crore.
- HCLTech’s part: roughly ₹730 crore for the AI facility.
- Use: pairing high-performance computing with homegrown AI models for government and business applications.
| MoU | Detail |
|---|---|
| AI Data Centre | State’s first, inside the Sovereign AI Park |
| Global Development Centre | Bhubaneswar; about 5,000 jobs by 2028 |
Exam angle
- State: Odisha; firms: HCLTech and Sarvam AI.
- Figures: ₹14,257 crore, about ₹730 crore, 5,000 jobs.