UP Data Centre Policy, 2026
At a Glance
| Nodal Department / Agency | IT & Electronics Dept. |
|---|---|
| Primary Target | Data centre parks, standalone DCs, GPU/AI compute, Tier III & IV |
| Policy Group | Electronics, IT & digital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What replaced what?
It replaces the Data Centre Policy 2021 (amended November 2022), which expired on 27 January 2026.
What are the targets?
An additional 2 GW of data centre capacity and investment exceeding ₹2 lakh crore.
What is new relative to 2021?
Explicit emphasis on GPU-based / AI-ready infrastructure, energy efficiency and sustainability; incentives for Tier III and Tier IV facilities; an AI Compute Booster initiative; and green data centre operation incentives.
Is there a regional weighting?
Yes — additional benefits for projects in Bundelkhand and Purvanchal.
What employment is expected?
Roughly 7,500 direct long-term jobs and around 50,000 temporary jobs during construction and development, per the state's estimate.
What did the 2021 policy achieve?
Six data centre parks and two standalone units were approved, with seven projects operational, involving investment of approximately ₹21,343 crore — largely in the Noida–Greater Noida belt.
Who is eligible?
Data centre park developers and standalone data centre operators meeting minimum IT load and investment thresholds.
What incentives typically apply?
Land subsidy, capital subsidy, stamp duty exemption, electricity duty exemption, open access and power tariff relief, dual power source facilitation, and deemed industry status for power tariff purposes.
Is a separate data policy relevant?
The Cabinet also approved a data policy for the Electronics Department covering data governance, data security and local data storage — relevant to clients evaluating data localisation.
Why is this the single most important policy for Gautam Buddh Nagar?
Because incentives are largely uniform statewide, the district's power, fibre and land advantages are not offset by regional gradation, and the existing cluster gives agglomeration benefits.