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India's AI boom cannot ignore its water crunch

India's AI growth risks exacerbating severe water stress as data centers, crucial for AI infrastructure, consume vast amounts of water. Cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru, already facing shortages, are becoming AI hubs. While AI promises inclusive growth, its physical demands strain local resources, necessitating urgent policy reforms and location-specific planning to balance digital ambitions with sustainable resource management.

24 Jun 2026 11:32 pm