Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Sify and UP CM discuss AI development
Raju Vegesna, the head of Sify Technologies, met with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, to talk about making Lucknow and Noida into big centers for artificial intelligence (AI).
They discussed how AI can help in many areas like government work, healthcare, and education.
Sify has already invested a lot of money in building data centers in these cities and plans to invest even more.
They also talked about how global companies like Google and Meta are partnering with Sify.
Another big company, HCLTech, is also helping by creating jobs and using AI to make government services better.
The goal is to make Uttar Pradesh a leader in technology and innovation.
Sify CMD Raju Vegesna met UP CM Yogi Adityanath to discuss AI development in Lucknow and Noida.
AI's role in governance, industry, healthcare, education, and manufacturing was highlighted.
Sify has invested ₹12,000 crore in UP over the past five years and plans to double this investment in the next three years.
Sify's AI Edge Data Center in Lucknow is nearing completion, with plans for a large hyperscale AI campus in Noida.
HCLTech is a major investor in UP, employing 50,000 people and partnering with the government on AI-driven solutions.
- Who
- Raju Vegesna (Sify CMD) and Yogi Adityanath (UP CM)
- What
- Discussion on AI facilities and investments in Lucknow and Noida
- When
- December 23, 2025
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To drive AI-led digital transformation and development of 'AI Cities'
- Meeting Participants
- Raju Vegesna (Sify CMD) and Yogi Adityanath (UP CM)
- Locations Discussed
- Lucknow and Noida
- AI Facilities Mentioned
- Lucknow AI Edge Data Center, Noida 2, Noida 01
- Investment Details
- ₹12,000 crore in last 5 years, plans to double in next 3 years
- Global Partners
- Google, Meta, Oracle
- HCLTech Employment
- 50,000 employees in UP, 75% local youth
- HCLTech Campuses
- Noida and Lucknow, global HQ in Noida
- HCLTech Clients
- 130 global clients in Lucknow
