India is rapidly emerging as a global data centre hub, thanks to lower construction costs, tax incentives and growing digital demand. But data centres are also highly water-intensive, raising concerns in a country already facing severe water stress. With India's data centre capacity expected to nearly quadruple by 2030, experts are questioning how the country will balance economic growth with sustainable water use. The debate has intensified as industries such as data centres, nuclear energy and food processing expand in regions already struggling with water scarcity. #DataCentres #WaterCrisis #India

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India is rapidly emerging as a global data centre hub, thanks to lower construction costs, tax incentives and growing digital demand. But data centres are also highly…

India's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru,…