Yogi Cabinet approves Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy-2026
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a new Data Center Policy for 2026 to establish the state as a hub for AI-ready and green data infrastructure. The policy aims to attract significant investment and generate thousands of jobs through incentives for sustainable technology.
Why it matters
This policy reflects India's broader push to modernize digital infrastructure and compete globally in the AI and cloud computing sectors.
The Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy-2026 was approved in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday. The earlier policy had expired on January 27, 2026, following which the government has introduced the new Uttar Pradesh Data Center Policy-2026.
The article summarizes government policy objectives and ministerial statements without editorializing.
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