Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approves Startup Policy-2026, Data Centre Policy-2026

Why in news

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the Startup Policy-2026 and Data Centre Policy-2026 to establish the state as a technology hub and deep-tech investment destination.

Background

The policies include the creation of 20 new Centres of Excellence and a dedicated Startup Mission Directorate. The data center ecosystem aims for a target capacity of 2 Gigawatts with a projected investment exceeding Rs 2 lakh crore.

Facts for Prelims

• FactTarget capacity for Uttar Pradesh data center ecosystem: 2 Gigawatts
• FactTarget investment for Uttar Pradesh data center ecosystem: Over Rs 2 lakh crore
• FactNumber of new Centres of Excellence to be established: 20
• PlaceUttar Pradesh: State government initiative for deep-tech and startup ecosystem

For Mains

Q. Discuss how state-led industrial policies and infrastructure investments in data centers can catalyze the growth of the startup ecosystem and digital economy in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Infrastructure bottleneck: Requirement for high-density power grids and cooling systems to support 2 GW data center capacity
• Deep-tech localization: Incentivizing R&D in emerging technologies to reduce reliance on imported high-end hardware
• Employment multiplier: Transitioning from service-based IT to manufacturing and R&D-heavy tech hubs in Tier-2 cities

Keywords: Deep-tech · Digital Infrastructure · Investment Incentives · Startup Ecosystem · Centres of Excellence

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