Karnataka’s drive to green data centres
Karnataka is facing local pushback as data centers in Bengaluru consume significant water resources, exacerbating local shortages. The state government has introduced a Sustainable Data Centre Policy to address environmental concerns while supporting the growing AI infrastructure.
Why it matters
This highlights the tension between the rapid expansion of AI-driven digital infrastructure and the environmental sustainability of local communities.
For four-year-old Johan Arun, who lives in Electronics City, the most recognisable vehicle is a water tanker. Every day, as the vehicle pulls up, Johan alerts the family by announcing the arrival of “tank water”, says his mother.
The apartment, where Johan and his family live, is yet to receive Cauvery water connection, like many others in the area. Tankers running up and down the roads is a familiar sight in this part of the town.
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