The Impressive TimesGhaziabad | June 25- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh jointly laid the foundation stone and performed the Bhumi Pujan for a state-of-the-art Green Data Centre at Sahibabad, Ghaziabad. The project is a collaborative venture between Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a Government of India PSU under CSIR, and ESDS, a leading data centre services provider.
The ₹1,000 crore project will house a 30 MW capacity data centre built to global Tier III/TIA/Uptime standards. Designed with a sustainable architecture, it will accommodate over 200 high-density server racks per floor, powered by energy-efficient and renewable technologies.
Calling the initiative a “milestone in India’s journey toward becoming a self-reliant global digital power,” Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the strategic importance of the Green Data Centre in enabling high-performance digital infrastructure while upholding environmental responsibility.
The centre will feature a 40 Gbps ring fibre network, dual 10 Gbps cloud-ready links, disaster recovery replication, smart cooling systems, rainwater harvesting, and reflective roofing to minimize carbon footprint. It aims to attract startups, enterprises, and government agencies, create skilled jobs, and stimulate local digital innovation.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath commended CEL’s legacy in pioneering solar photovoltaic technology and enabling solar electrification in tribal and remote regions of Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the company’s role beyond defence—including digital literacy, railway safety, and infrastructure strengthening—positioning CEL as a critical enabler in India’s inclusive development journey.
Dr. Jitendra Singh shared the revival story of CEL, established in 1974 to commercialize indigenous technologies. From introducing India’s first solar cell in 1977 to facing disinvestment threats, CEL’s recent transformation via a Public-Private Partnership model led to it being conferred Mini Ratna status last year.
He also noted CEL’s role in defence, highlighting its contribution to the Akash Missile System during Operation Sindhoor, and its manufacturing expertise across Defence, Railways, and Solar.
“The transformation of CEL is a model of revival and resilience through strategic collaboration,” he stated.
Dr. Singh also announced the establishment of a Biotechnology Industrial Park in Lucknow and a Startup Conclave to be held post-Independence Day in Uttar Pradesh, further anchoring the state as a rising centre of science and innovation.
He cited examples of India’s growing scientific prowess—from CSIR-NBRI’s 108-petal lotus, to out-of-season tulips from Palampur Institute, and the astronomical engineering behind the Surya Tilak on Lord Ram’s idol in Ayodhya.
Additionally, he highlighted how the Department of Atomic Energy deployed three faecal sludge treatment plants during this year’s Kumbh Mela, treating 1.5 million tonnes of waste and preventing outbreaks at the world’s largest religious gathering.
Dr. Singh concluded with a powerful message on India’s Vision 2047, emphasizing the need for unified efforts:
“Science, Technology, and Innovation must be a collaborative mission. We need to synergize the capabilities of government and private sector to unlock India’s true potential.”
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