New Delhi: Anant Raj Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Haryana to invest Rs 20,000 crore in the development of large-scale data center infrastructure across the state. The MoU was signed during the launch of the Make in Haryana Policy and other sectoral policies organized by the Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana. The proposed investment will support the development of state-of-the-art data centers and digital infrastructure, further strengthening Haryana’s position as a leading destination for technology-led investments and digital innovation. The project is expected to generate approximately 6,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities while contributing significantly to the state’s digital economy and supporting the growing demand for data storage, cloud services and digital connectivity.The investment aligns with the Government of Haryana’s vision under the newly launched Make in Haryana Policy, which aims to attract investments across emerging sectors and accelerate industrial and technological growth in the state. Through initiatives led by the Haryana State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) and the Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre (HEPC), Haryana continues to create a conducive ecosystem for investments in data centers, information technology and advanced infrastructure.This planned investment is over and above Anant Raj’s existing and ongoing data center expansion plans and is expected to further strengthen the company’s digital infrastructure footprint. Earlier in November last year, the company had signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government for the development of new Data Center facilities and an IT Park in the state. Under this MoU, Anant Raj Cloud Private Limited (ARCPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Anant Raj Limited, will invest approximately Rs 4,500 crore, to be executed in two phases, towards building advanced Data Center infrastructure and cloud services.Anant Raj Limited currently operates 28 MW of IT load across its campuses in Manesar and Panchkula and is expanding its data center footprint across Haryana. It aims to achieve a total capacity of 307 MW by FY32 across Manesar, Panchkula and Rai, supported by a planned capital expenditure of approximately USD 2.1 billion.The group remains on track to achieve an installed IT load capacity of around 117 MW by FY28 across its strategic data center locations. In June 2024, Anant Raj also partnered with Orange Business, the French IT and telecom services provider, to deliver managed cloud services in India, further strengthening its integrated digital infrastructure offerings.