Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin today inaugurated a data centre park in Ambattur, Chennai, established by CtrlS Datacentres with an investment of Rs 4,000 crore. The grand opening, held at the ITC Grand Chola Hotel, marks a significant milestone in Tamil Nadu’s push to become a global hub for technology and innovation, promising 500 direct jobs and an estimated 10,000 employment opportunities overall.
The CtrlS Chennai Data Centre Park, a sprawling facility designed to meet the surging demand for digital infrastructure, is expected to catalyse economic growth in the region. Beyond the initial Rs 4,000 crore investment, officials project an additional Rs 50,000 crore in indirect investments, driven by the ecosystem of businesses and services that will emerge around the facility. The inauguration ceremony saw Stalin joined by key figures, including Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa and CtrlS Chairman Sridhar Pinnapureddy, underscoring the collaboration between government and industry.
Speaking at the event, Stalin highlighted Tamil Nadu’s transformation into a powerhouse of industrial and technological development. “This data centre park is a testament to our vision of making Tamil Nadu a leader in the digital age. It will not only create jobs but also position us as a key player in the global tech landscape,” he said. The facility aligns with the state’s ambitious Dravidian model of inclusive growth, aiming to extend economic opportunities to diverse sections of society.
The CtrlS Data Centre Park is equipped with cutting-edge technology to support cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data-heavy industries. Its strategic location in Ambattur, an industrial hub, enhances its appeal to tech firms seeking robust infrastructure. The project builds on Tamil Nadu’s earlier efforts to bolster its IT ecosystem, following the 2021 launch of the Tamil Nadu Data Centre Policy by Stalin, which has attracted significant investments from global players like NTT and CapitaLand.
Local leaders and industry experts hailed the move as a game-changer. “This isn’t just about technology. It’s about jobs, growth, and putting Tamil Nadu on the world map,” said Rajaa, emphasising the state’s proactive policies in wooing investors. Meanwhile, CtrlS officials noted that the facility’s scalability could accommodate future expansions, potentially doubling its economic impact over the next decade.
The inauguration comes amid Stalin’s broader efforts to diversify Tamil Nadu’s economy, with recent projects including TIDEL Parks in Pattabiram and Coimbatore, and solar manufacturing plants in Tirunelveli. For Chennai residents, the data centre park promises not just employment but also a ripple effect of development in northern Tamil Nadu, a region historically overshadowed by the state’s southern industrial corridors.
As the ribbon was cut and the facility officially opened, the event symbolised a bold step forward for Tamil Nadu, blending technological ambition with economic promise - a legacy Stalin hopes will define his tenure.
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