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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India's first AI-centric SEZ to come up in CG at a cost of 1000 crore
Raipur: In a landmark development, India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-centric Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will be established in Nava Raipur in Chhattisgarh. Designed exclusively for the advancement and operations of AI and computer data technologies, the govt expects it to catapult the region into the national and global spotlight as a leading digital and technological hub. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The project will be spearheaded by a private limited data company with an estimated investment of Rs 1000 crore. Spanning approximately over six acres, the SEZ will feature a state-of-the-art data center of 1.5 lakh square feet, which will be equipped with high-performance computing systems and servers capable of powering advanced AI requirements, officials said. Four high-density data centers are planned to support digital infrastructures across multiple states. CM Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the project as a 'new beginning for the state', highlighting its potential to generate employment for the youth and to establish the state as a technological force on the national stage. He emphasized that the AI SEZ aligns seamlessly with the visions of Digital India and Make in India. "This initiative is a strategic leap that positions India not just as a consumer of AI services, but as a self-reliant producer and host," said Narendra Sen, CEO of RackBank Data Centers Pvt Ltd, at the event, announcing the project. He added that the data center will create jobs for IT engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity professionals, and network managers. The company plans to collaborate with ITIs, engineering, and polytechnic colleges of the state to launch specialized training programs, preparing students for future roles in the AI industry. The ambitious plan of this SEZ envisions that global giants like Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta may host their AI services from this center. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now For the first time, India will not merely consume these services but also offer a domestic base for their operations, marking a new jump of the state in future technologies. The state govt thinks that beyond its technical significance, the project promises wide-ranging socio-economic impact. Students from remote and tribal regions will have national and international level opportunities right in the state, officials added. Raipur: In a landmark development, India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-centric Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will be established in Nava Raipur in Chhattisgarh. Designed exclusively for the advancement and operations of AI and computer data technologies, the govt expects it to catapult the region into the national and global spotlight as a leading digital and technological hub. The project will be spearheaded by a private limited data company with an estimated investment of Rs 1000 crore. Spanning approximately over six acres, the SEZ will feature a state-of-the-art data center of 1.5 lakh square feet, which will be equipped with high-performance computing systems and servers capable of powering advanced AI requirements, officials said. Four high-density data centers are planned to support digital infrastructures across multiple states. CM Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the project as a 'new beginning for the state', highlighting its potential to generate employment for the youth and to establish the state as a technological force on the national stage. He emphasized that the AI SEZ aligns seamlessly with the visions of Digital India and Make in India. "This initiative is a strategic leap that positions India not just as a consumer of AI services, but as a self-reliant producer and host," said Narendra Sen, CEO of RackBank Data Centers Pvt Ltd, at the event, announcing the project. He added that the data center will create jobs for IT engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity professionals, and network managers. The company plans to collaborate with ITIs, engineering, and polytechnic colleges of the state to launch specialized training programs, preparing students for future roles in the AI industry. The ambitious plan of this SEZ envisions that global giants like Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta may host their AI services from this center. For the first time, India will not merely consume these services but also offer a domestic base for their operations, marking a new jump of the state in future technologies. The state govt thinks that beyond its technical significance, the project promises wide-ranging socio-economic impact. Students from remote and tribal regions will have national and international level opportunities right in the state, officials added.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
India's first AI-focused SEZ to come up in Chhattisgarh
India's first AI SEZ in Chhattisgarh RackBank to invest Rs 1000 crores Raipur: In a landmark development, India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-centric Special Economic Zone (SEZ) will be established in Nava Raipur in Chhattisgarh. Designed exclusively for the advancement and operations of AI and computer data technologies, the government expects it to catapult the region into the national and global spotlight as a leading digital and technological hub. The project will be spearheaded by a private limited data company with an estimated investment of Rs 1000 crore. Spanning approximately over six acres, the SEZ will feature a state-of-the-art 1.5 lakh square feet data center, equipped with high-performance computing systems and servers capable of powering advanced AI requirements. Four high-density data centers are planned to support digital infrastructures across multiple states. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai lauded the project as a 'new beginning for the state', highlighting its potential to generate employment for the youth and establish the state as a technological force on the national stage. He emphasized that the AI SEZ aligns seamlessly with the visions of Digital India and Make in India. 'This initiative is a strategic leap that positions India not just as a consumer of AI services, but as a self-reliant producer and host,' said Narendra Sen, CEO of RackBank Data Centers Pvt Ltd, at the event announcing it. He added that the data center will create jobs for IT engineers, data scientists, cybersecurity professionals, and network managers. The company plans to collaborate with ITIs, engineering, and polytechnic colleges of the state to launch specialized training programs, preparing students for future roles in the AI industry. The ambitious plan of this SEZ thinks that Global giants like Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta may host their AI services from this center. For the first time, India will not merely consume these services but also offer a domestic base for their operations, marking a new jump of the state in future technologies. The state government thinks that beyond its technical significance, the project promises wide-ranging socio-economic impact. Students from remote and tribal regions will have national and international level opportunities right in the state. The plan projects that in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, across language, education, health, and agriculture, this SEZ represents a bold step toward positioning Chhattisgarh inside India and outside, at the forefront of the digital revolution.
