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Karnataka Targets 1 GW Data Centre Capacity by 2031 Under New Policy
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Karnataka wants 1,000 MW of data centres by 2031: the green-input policy GS-III answers need
The Sustainable Data Centre Policy 2026-31 aims for 1 GW capacity and green inputs.
Why it matters: Karnataka-specific
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Karnataka's new Sustainable Data Centre Policy 2026-2031 targets a cumulative data centre capacity of 1 GW (1,000 MW) by 2031 and incentivises the use of renewable energy and treated water by data centres.
ਸਰੋਤ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Karnataka's Sustainable Data Centre Policy covers 2026-2031.
- Target: cumulative data centre capacity of 1 GW (1,000 MW) by 2031.
- The policy incentivises renewable energy use by data centres.
- It also incentivises the use of treated water, easing pressure on freshwater.
- Syllabus link: Karnataka industrial policy; GS-III Economy.
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ਪ੍ਰੀਲਿਮਜ਼
- Karnataka's Sustainable Data Centre Policy 2026-2031 targets a cumulative capacity of 1 GW (1,000 MW) by 2031.
- The policy incentivises data centres to use renewable energy and treated water.
- Data centres are energy- and water-intensive, so green inputs are central to sustainable digital infrastructure.
ਮੇਨਜ਼
GS-III (Economy, Infrastructure, Environment): Data centres drive digital growth but consume large amounts of power and cooling water. Karnataka's 2026-31 policy pairs a 1 GW capacity target with incentives for renewable energy and treated water. Way forward: ensure grid and renewable availability, enforce water-use and efficiency norms, and balance investment with local resource limits.
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