Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday graced the occasion of the groundbreaking ceremony of Microsoft’s proposed India Development Centre (IDC) campus in Noida.

Posting this on his X page, Yogi Adiyanath has said, "Participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony of Microsoft Noida Campus in Gautam Buddha Nagar district today. This is the beginning of a new era of IT sector not only for Noida but for the entire North India. Microsoft has proved that today Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the best distination for investment."  

The proposed Noida campus, spanning 15 acres with 1.1 million square feet of built-up area, will serve as a hub for advancements in AI, cloud, and security, further expanding Microsoft IDC’s presence in the country. With the proposed Noida campus, Microsoft will continue its momentum of strengthening India’s AI capabilities and supporting engineering talent and digital innovation, the company said in a statement.

“The groundbreaking ceremony of our new Noida campus reflects Microsoft's continued commitment to advancing responsible AI innovation that empowers all communities, businesses and citizens," said Rajiv Kumar., Managing Director and President, Microsoft IDC. The proposed facility will attract top talent from India and the world and empower them to innovate across AI, cloud, and security that will positively impact billions of lives aross the plant, he added.

“We deeply appreciate the support of the government of Uttar Pradesh and Noida Authority in making this vision a reality and are grateful to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for gracing the occasion,” Kumar added.

The facility will accelerate digital transformation, foster AI skilling opportunities, and strengthen “deep partnership with Uttar Pradesh, and helping India become an AI-first nation.”

Microsoft IDC has a strong presence in Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Noida.