Amazon Is Building a Data Centre ‘Roughly the Size of 41 Football Fields’ in Thane. Here’s What Neighbours Think

Amazon is building a data centre ‘roughly the size of 41 football fields’ in Thane. Here’s what neighbours think

Amazon is building a 22-hectare data centre in Thane, but neighbours fear noise, power strain, and lost green cover.

India's AI data centre boom sparks protests over water, power and environmental concerns

India’s push to become a global AI hub is facing growing opposition as tech giants Amazon, Google and Microsoft invest billions in data centres across the country. Residents near these facilities are raising concerns over water consumption, electricity demand, noise and the loss of green spaces. From Mumbai to Andhra Pradesh, communities and environmentalists are questioning the impact of these projects. As India’s AI infrastructure expands, can…

Modi’s AI Ambition Faces Local Resistance

Indian residents are protesting against the construction of an Amazon data centre near residential buildings in Thane, Mumbai, raising concerns about noise pollution, water shortages, electricity demand and falling property values. The project is part of Amazon’s planned $21 billion investment in India’s AI infrastructure by 2030, supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambition to make the country a global hub for digital infrastructure. More…