The announcement was shared by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who said the initiative will focus on governance, innovation, and job creation.
UP’s AI plan includes parks, data centres and university
The agreement outlines a multi-layer plan. Uttar Pradesh wants to build a complete AI ecosystem, from research to real world deployment.
Key components include:
- AI Parks for startups and research labs
- Large data centres to support computing needs
- An AI Commons platform for open access tools
- A dedicated AI University for training talent
“This initiative will strengthen governance, drive innovation, and create future-ready opportunities for our youth,” Yogi Adityanath said.
Lucknow to lead as India’s first AI city
Lucknow is expected to take the lead in this transformation. A 40 acre plot near the airport has been identified for what is being called India’s first AI City.
Other cities like Noida, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj are also part of the broader plan. These cities will focus on IT and IT enabled services, creating new tech driven jobs.
The government is also working with institutions like IIT Kanpur and IIM Lucknow to support these projects. That could help in building talent locally.
Big investments and growing ambition
This deal adds to a series of large investments secured by Uttar Pradesh. At the World Economic Forum earlier this year, the state signed multiple agreements, including a ₹25,000 crore deal with Essar Group.
UP Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta ‘Nandi’ summed up the vision, saying, “AI leadership means leadership of the world, and our ‘double engine’ government is turbocharged to lead the tech revolution in the world.”
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