CIL Explores Data Centres in Decommissioned Mines for Digital, Green Push
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CIL Explores Data Centres in Decommissioned Mines for Digital, Green Push

Coal India (CIL) is exploring the feasibility of setting up data centres in its decommissioned mines, aiming to repurpose existing infrastructure to support India’s growing digital capacity while advancing sustainability goals.

According to officials, the state-owned miner has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study through external consultants. The exercise will include a conceptual assessment of data centre development in India, with a particular focus on evaluating their viability within CIL’s decommissioned mines.

News source: The Print

Coal India (CIL) is exploring the feasibility of setting up data centres in its decommissioned mines, aiming to repurpose existing infrastructure to support India’s growing digital capacity while advancing sustainability goals.According to officials, the state-owned miner has initiated a comprehensive feasibility study through external consultants. The exercise will include a conceptual assessment of data centre development in India, with a particular focus on evaluating their viability within CIL’s decommissioned mines.News source: The Print

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