L&T Vyoma to Study 250 MW Green AI Data Centre at Dholera SIR

At India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Gujarat government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with L&T Vyoma to explore setting up a 250 MW green AI-ready data centre at Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR). The agreement marks a significant push toward strengthening AI infrastructure in India. The proposed investment of ₹25,000 crore is expected to make Dholera SIR a major hub for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and sustainable digital infrastructure.

L&T Vyoma MoU Details: 250 MW Green AI Data Centre in Dholera SIR

• The MoU was signed between the Gujarat Department of Science and Technology and Larsen & Toubro’s Vyoma unit under the Investment Promotion Activity of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
• The signing took place in the presence of Gujarat’s Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia.

Key Highlights of the Project.

• Investment: ₹25,000 crore
• Capacity: 250 MW high-scale AI-ready data centre
• Location: Dholera Special Investment Region
• Nature: Green and sustainable infrastructure
• Expected Operational Year: 2028

What Will L&T Vyoma Do Under the MoU?

As per the agreement announced at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, L&T Vyoma will conduct a detailed feasibility study before final project execution.

The Study Will Cover,

• Land suitability
• Infrastructure readiness
• Availability zones
• Sustainability parameters

Meanwhile, the Gujarat government will facilitate necessary infrastructure and policy support through relevant departments.

Why Dholera SIR for AI Infrastructure?

The Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) is one of India’s largest planned industrial smart cities. It has been strategically designed with modern infrastructure, connectivity and industrial corridors.

The proposed 250 MW green AI data centre in Dholera SIR aligns with,

• Gujarat IT/ITeS Policy (2022-27)
• India’s digital transformation goals
• Sustainable and renewable energy initiatives

The government stated that the project will help establish Gujarat as a leading hub for AI infrastructure, advanced analytics and cloud computing.

Economic and Employment Impact

The Gujarat government expects the project to generate significant economic benefits.

Direct Impact

• Employment in construction and commissioning
• Long-term operations jobs
• Technology and data management roles

Indirect Impact

• Development of supporting ecosystem
• Growth of AI startups and digital services
• Boost to regional infrastructure

The large-scale investment of ₹25,000 crore could make Dholera SIR a critical node in India’s AI ecosystem.

Question

Q. What is the planned capacity of the AI-ready data centre proposed at Dholera SIR?

A) 150 MW
B) 200 MW
C) 250 MW
D) 300 MW