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Data parks of combined 1,000 MW capacity to be set up in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru
The Karnataka government decided to establish data parks in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru with a combined capacity of 1,000 MW. A preliminary meeting among senior ministers was held at Shakti Bhavan to discuss the initiative, with plans to establish the parks at the earliest opportunity.
Why It Matters
This move signals an emphasis on expanding data infrastructure and IT-industry capacity in Karnataka, potentially impacting investment, jobs, and technology development in the region.
Timeline
2 Events
News article published reporting the decision
May 1, 2026
The article reporting the decision was published on May 1, 2026 at 12:36 am IST.
Karnataka government decides to set up data parks in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Mangaluru with a combined 1,000 MW capacity
April 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, the Karnataka government decided to set up data parks in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Mangaluru. A preliminary meeting on the initiative was held at Shakti Bhavan with Energy Minister K.J. George, Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil, and IT and BT Minister Priyank Kharge. The ministers stated that the three parks would have a combined capacity of 1,000 MW and would be established at the earliest opportunity.