Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 12: Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a data center hub in India, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announcing that the state has received investment proposals worth Rs 40 lakh crore. These proposals include plans for the development of semiconductor manufacturing units and electronics manufacturing. CM Yogi made the statement during the UPGIS 2023 event, where he urged young people to consider building their careers in this thriving sector. The event also saw President Draupadi Murmu and Governor Anandiben Patel in attendance.
CM Yogi highlighted India’s rapid emergence as a major global economy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to making India a $5 trillion economy by 2027. He stated that Uttar Pradesh is also progressing towards becoming a $1 trillion-dollar economy, emphasizing the state’s achievements in various fields over the past nine and a half years.
The Chief Minister emphasized the role of technology and digitization in achieving the goals of Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living. He highlighted the importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential to develop digital hospitals, particularly beneficial for rural and remote areas.
During the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), degrees were conferred upon 315 students. This included degrees for students of various programs such as B.Tech Information Technology, Computer Science, and M.Tech Computer Science. Additionally, students from programs such as MBA Digital Business and PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, and Business Studies also received their degrees.
Uttar Pradesh’s emergence as a data center hub signifies the state’s growing prominence in the technology and digitization sector. With significant investment proposals and a focus on developing cutting-edge technologies, Uttar Pradesh is poised to become a key player in India’s digital transformation.
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