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Gujarat Unveils First Data Centre Policy, Targets ₹6 Lakh Crore Investment

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, flanked by Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and senior officials, launches the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, on July 9, 2026. | Photo: Gujarat Information Department.

Gujarat has unveiled the Viksit Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29, targeting ₹6 lakh crore in investment and 7.5 GW of capacity, with Dholera positioned as the anchor and a 51% renewable energy mandate built in.