Mega data centre projects in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra face stiff resistance over environmental and resource concerns
Mega data centre projects in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are encountering strong public opposition. In A.P., Raiden Infotech India Pvt. Ltd. (a Google company) and Adani Infra/AdaniConnex are developing a 1GW AI data centre hub across 601 acres in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts. In Maharashtra, Amazon's ₹7,203.29-crore hyperscale data centre project is under construction in Thane. Citizens' groups are protesting due to concerns over strain on water and power resources, environmental impact, limited local employment, and lack of public consultation. Specific issues include the threat to Kambalakonda Eco-Forest and Mudasarlova reservoir in A.P., and water shortage and load shedding in Thane. Protesters demand clarity on resource usage and greater local benefits.
Key Points
- Mega data centre projects in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra are facing significant public opposition.
- Concerns include the immense strain on local water and power resources, environmental degradation, and limited local employment benefits.
- In A.P., protests target a 1GW AI data centre hub by Google and Adani, citing threats to eco-forests and water reservoirs.
- In Thane, Maharashtra, Amazon's hyperscale data centre project is opposed due to existing water shortages and load shedding.
- Protesters are demanding transparency on resource usage and greater accountability from project developers and authorities.
Exam Facts
- Raiden Infotech India Pvt. Ltd. (Google) and Adani Infra/AdaniConnex are developing a 1GW AI data centre hub in A.P.
- Amazon's ₹7,203.29-crore hyperscale data centre project is in Thane, Maharashtra.
- Protests in A.P. are in Visakhapatnam and Anakapalli districts, affecting Kambalakonda Eco-Forest and Mudasarlova reservoir.
- Thane project requires 422 MW power and 193 backup generators.
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