Lucknow, May 20: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a high-level review on Wednesday regarding three crucial topics linked to the future economy of the state: the Uttar Pradesh Data Center Cluster (UPDCC), Project Ganga, and the promotion of in-house wheat processing, including potential exemptions in market fees and cess.
During the review of the UP Data Center Cluster, CM Yogi emphasized that this project will lay the groundwork for the state’s AI mission. He stated that the data center cluster should not be limited to the NCR region but should also connect other parts of the state. He directed that the initiative could begin in the Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) area, where ample land is available.
He also mentioned the need to engage with major tech companies, including the Tata Group, to develop Lucknow as an ‘AI City.’ The meeting highlighted that the UP Data Center Cluster aims to establish the state as the largest AI computing power center in India and the Global South. The goal is to make Uttar Pradesh a global hub for artificial intelligence, data centers, cloud infrastructure, and high-tech digital manufacturing.
The presentation indicated that this is not just a project but a blueprint for Uttar Pradesh’s new economic structure over the next 50 years. The target includes achieving a $5 trillion economy by 2040, creating over 150,000 direct jobs, and developing a 5-gigawatt AI compute corridor. The meeting noted that by 2040, the new global economy would revolve around ‘future arenas’ such as AI, cloud, cybersecurity, semiconductors, electric vehicles, robotics, and space technology, with a combined global market potentially reaching $29 to $48 trillion.
Key sectors for India’s future economic engines include AI software and services, cloud services, cybersecurity, semiconductors, aerospace, and electric vehicles. The meeting underscored Uttar Pradesh’s five major structural strengths: geographical location, vast land availability, a large young population, rapidly developing infrastructure, and strong leadership. It was noted that the state’s inland location protects it from maritime risks and cyclones, while expressways, airports, logistics networks, and power infrastructure are rapidly advancing. The presence of IIT Kanpur, NIT Prayagraj, and over 50 engineering institutions provides significant technical talent in the state.
The meeting described Uttar Pradesh as ‘Asia’s most secure, scalable, and connected inland AI territory.’ It was highlighted that nearly all major fiber networks pass through UP, connecting the state to all marine cable landing points in India. The state offers less than 5 milliseconds latency within its borders and connectivity of 5-12 milliseconds to digital hubs like Mumbai and Chennai.
CM Yogi also reviewed ‘Project Ganga,’ which stands for Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement. He directed that quality training be provided to youths selected as digital entrepreneurs and that arrangements be made for companies conducting surveys to utilize these youths.
The Chief Minister stressed the rapid expansion of the optical fiber network and the need for complete transparency in operations. The meeting noted that limited services are possible only through mobile internet, while high-speed broadband is essential for real digital transformation. Strong digital infrastructure is deemed necessary for AI-based agriculture, drone monitoring, smart villages, virtual labs, telemedicine, and cloud computing services. Under Project Ganga, DSPs will not only be internet service providers but will develop a comprehensive network of digital services in rural areas, offering high-speed broadband, IPTV, OTT access, CCTV solutions, public Wi-Fi, cybersecurity, and enterprise connectivity.
Each DSP will be eligible for an interest-free loan of up to ₹500,000. The Chief Minister also conducted a detailed review of strategies to promote in-house wheat processing. He emphasized the need for reforms in the market tax and fee system, stating that the state’s markets should be modern, clean, and attractive. He directed that cleanliness, painting, lighting during festivals, removal of encroachments, and better management should be ensured in the markets. The committee suggested that registered mills in Uttar Pradesh should be exempt from market fees and development charges for wheat purchased for processing within the state, although this exemption should not apply to commercial activities.
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