RackBank has launched India’s first artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, marking a major milestone in the nation’s digital development.
The INR 1000 crore facility is designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence, and cloud services, providing cutting-edge infrastructure to power the country’s AI ambitions.
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Spanning 13.5 acres, the park will house over 100,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) and is equipped with an initial power capacity of 80 MW, positioning it as one of the most advanced computing hubs in South Asia. This strategic investment aims to decentralize digital growth, create job opportunities, and contribute to the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Digital India’ initiatives.
The chosen location, Raipur, underscores the region’s untapped potential to transform the city into a digital innovation center. In addition to boosting AI research and development (R&D), the park will foster skill development and job creation, generating over 3,000 employment opportunities in the fields of AI, data science, and data center operations.
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RackBank’s CEO, Narendra Sen, emphasized, “This is more than just a data center; it is a mission to put India on the global AI map. We are laying the foundation for AI sovereignty, where Indian enterprises can innovate without limitations and data can stay within national borders.”
The park’s sustainable design, featuring advanced cooling systems and green energy integration, reflects RackBank’s commitment to a future where powerful computing meets environmental responsibility.
RackBank aims to democratize digital access across the country through additional data centers in Tier II and Tier III cities.
