MP Government takes a step towards “Make in India” Vision with Data Center Cluster

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  MP Government takes a step towards “Make in India” Vision with Data Center Cluster 
M.P. State Electronics Development Corporation Ltd (MPSEDC), an undertaking of the Government of Madhya Pradesh, working towards promotion and implementation of IT and e-Governance, has announced the launch of Data Center Cluster in Madhya Pradesh. Announced at ResellerClub’s HostingCon India, MPSEDC has promised over 100 acres of land in Indore for establishing a Data Center Cluster and invited key partners and investors from across the world to discuss possible business and collaboration opportunities.

M. Selvendran, Managing Director, MPSEDC, said, “We are committed to generating IT business for the public and private sector in the state of Madhya Pradesh while also aligning to the government’s ‘Make in India’ vision. Not only will this cluster enable increased benefits for the Indian IT business but it also represents a significant milestone in putting India on the global map.”

The Data Center Cluster in M.P. will come equipped with all the necessary infrastructure for easy scalable data center deployment. Moreover, a purpose-built and dedicated on-site power plant will be built to meet the high power requirements of next-generation data centers and ensure reliable power supply with minimal transmission losses. The Government shall ensure a single-window clearance system for providing the necessary clearances for setting up the data centers such as building permission, environmental clearances, etc. Land shall be made available at 25% of the market price, along with the provision of various incentives for the use of clean energy in line with India’s “Go Green” initiative.