CtrlS Datacenters To Invest Rs 500 Cr In Greenfield Data Centre In Bhopal

New Delhi: CtrlS Datacenters has announced an investment of Rs500 crore for a greenfield data centre in Bhopal.

A virtual groundbreaking ceremony of the facility took place on Sunday with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav presiding over the proceedings. "The upcoming facility will be built on a 5-acre land parcel allotted by the Madhya Pradesh government in Badwai IT Park, representing a significant investment of Rs 500 crore and is projected to generate around 200 jobs over its phased development.

"This strategic investment will boost the region's digital ecosystem by supporting high-performance cloud computing, AI, and data processing applications," a company statement said.

The AI-ready data centre will be equipped with modern infrastructure, featuring advanced cooling and robust security systems. When operating at full capacity, it is expected to contribute Rs7.5 crore annually each to the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) and Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST).