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Data Centre Protests Win: Massive Project Cut in Half After Community Pushback
Ars Technica·Monday, 8 June 2026
A developer planning a giant data centre slashed its size by 50% after facing heavy protests from local communities. The developer admitted they had no choice after the backlash. This shows that data centre expansion — happening rapidly in India too — isn't a guaranteed win for tech firms.
Why It Matters
India is in the middle of a data centre construction boom, with massive projects planned around Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. Communities there are starting to ask the same hard questions about power, water and land use.
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