Amazon says it will employ its own power supply and water free cooling technology to mitigate environmental impact in a country that holds 18% of the global population but only 4% of its freshwater. The company is reportedly not concerned by the opposition, as officials expect the demonstrations to blow over, while similar resistance to data center expansion has emerged in other regions including Virginia.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Amazon’s 22 Hectare India Data Center Sparks Resource Protests
Tech12 days ago
A computing facility the size of 41 football fields is under construction in the city of Thane next to Mumbai. Amazon is building the 22 hectare site, which has drawn criticism from residents who claim they were not consulted before construction began. Hundreds of people marched in the streets last month to oppose the project, citing concerns over noise, electricity, and water usage in the region.
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