Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Karnataka Aims to Lead India's Next-Gen Data Infrastructure
Karnataka wants to be the top place in India for advanced data centers.
The state's IT minister said they have the right policies, talented people, and a focus on innovation.
They want to use clean energy and new cooling technologies to make data centers more eco-friendly.
The minister also met with important industry leaders.
A big company called NTT is investing a lot of money to build new data centers in Karnataka.
These centers will have special features to ensure they always have power and are good for the environment.
Karnataka aims to become India's leading destination for next-generation data infrastructure.
The state focuses on AI, analytics, data centers, cybersecurity, deep tech, and sustainable technologies.
Karnataka plans to adopt and exceed industry-standard sustainability metrics for data centers.
NTT is investing Rs 4,100 crore in Bengaluru data centers, including a new campus at Devanahalli.
The state emphasizes developing a skilled workforce for data centers and reducing carbon footprints.
- Who
- Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge and industry stakeholders
- What
- Karnataka's ambition to become India's leading destination for next-gen data infrastructure
- When
- December 3, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- To foster innovation-driven growth and adopt industry-standard sustainability metrics
- Event
- 8th ASSOCHAM Smart Datacenters and Cloud Infrastructure Conclave 2025
- Speaker
- Priyank Kharge, Karnataka IT Minister
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Date
- December 3, 2025
- NTT Investment
- Rs 1,700 crore (existing) + Rs 2,400 crore (new campus)
- NTT Data Centres
- 22 live in India, 160 worldwide
- Key Focus Areas
- AI, analytics, data centres, cybersecurity, deep tech, sustainable technologies