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Nava Raipur to Host India’s First AI-Integrated Data Centre Park

7 May 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYNava Raipur toHost India’s FirstAI-Integrated DataCentre Park7 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Chhattisgarh broke ground on an AI-ready data park in its new capital.

Key facts

  • Site: 14 acres, of which 2.7 hectares fall under an SEZ.
  • Features GPU-based computing, live data streaming and global-standard AI processing.
  • Designed to be green and energy-efficient.

Impact

  • Supports health tech, fintech, defence, agritech and analytics.
  • Remote education, healthcare and smart governance for tribal and rural areas.
  • Farm benefits: AI crop management and precise weather forecasts.

Wider plan

The CM called it the digital backbone for growth; the state also gave 10 acres to NIELIT.

Exam angle

  • Location: Nava Raipur.
  • Training body given land: NIELIT.

Test yourself

1. Where is India's first AI-integrated data centre park coming up?

The park is planned on a 14-acre site in Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

2. What is the Phase 1 capacity of the RackBank data centre park?

Phase 1 is 5 MW, expandable up to 150 MW.

3. How many acres did Chhattisgarh allot to NIELIT alongside the data centre park?

The state allotted 10 acres to NIELIT.