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20 August 2026

Water supply for Visakhapatnam data centres

The topic provides a practical case study on the intersection of industrial infrastructure development, resource management, and sustainable technology, which can be used as context for answers regarding industrial location factors and infrastructure challenges.

1 min read Day 3 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Proposed data centres in Visakhapatnam aim for a total capacity of 6.5 GW.
  • Water requirements for these data centres are estimated at 3 tmc (thousand million cubic feet) upon full functionality.
  • Water supply for industrial data centres will be sourced from allocations specifically earmarked for industrial use, ensuring no impact on drinking or irrigation water.
  • The Polavaram project will facilitate the diversion of Godavari river water to Visakhapatnam via gravity.
  • Dedicated pipelines will be constructed for data centre water supply to avoid utilizing existing municipal infrastructure.
  • Technological advancements, such as air-cooling systems, are expected to reduce the water intensity of data centre operations.
  • Data centres are projected to foster a broader industrial ecosystem, including sectors like power electronics, logistics, warehousing, and maintenance services.

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 5 in Environmental and social impact of data centre expansion, which has been running since 26 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with balancing rapid industrialization, such as the establishment of large-scale data centres, with the sustainable management of water resources in urban centers. 150 words
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  2. The development of digital infrastructure is critical for India's transition to a digital economy. Analyze the role of state-level industrial policies in attracting global technology investments and the importance of integrating sustainable resource management, particularly water, into such infrastructure planning. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which project is intended to facilitate the diversion of Godavari river water to Visakhapatnam to support industrial and urban requirements?

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