Adani Group for an AI-focused hyperscale data center has been put forward for development in Odisha, with an estimated investment of ₹1 trillion, one of the largest such digital infrastructure initiatives proposed in India. The promoter has sought approximately 250 acres of land from the state government, with Cuttack (Kataka) under consideration as the tentative site, though final location and approval remain pending. The state government is currently evaluating the proposal across parameters including land availability, power supply, water resources, and connectivity, and reviewing requested incentives before forwarding it to the high-level clearance authority headed by the chief minister. The initiative is part of a broader announced plan to invest US$100 billion by 2035 in renewable-powered, hyperscale, AI-ready data centers globally, with existing and upcoming facilities in Chennai (via a joint venture), Mumbai, Pune, and Hyderabad. If realized, the project would significantly bolster Odisha's digital infrastructure profile and contribute to India's expanding AI compute capacity. Data centers of this scale typically require high-density server racks, precision cooling systems (chillers, CRAC/CRAH units), backup diesel generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, substation and power distribution infrastructure, fire suppression systems, and structured cabling and networking equipment, alongside renewable power tie-ins given the stated green-energy orientation of the broader investment plan.