The Economic Survey 2025-26 reveals a single AI data centre can consume 20 lakh litres of water daily. It warns that rapid expansion of such infrastructure could stress India's freshwater reserves, suggesting a shift towards smaller, energy-efficient AI models to mitigate environmental risks.

‘Behind the AI boom’: Data centers consume 20 lakh litres of water daily

The Survey situates India’s performance in the broader global context, noting that inflation has moderated across advanced, emerging, and developing economies. 

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‘Behind the AI boom’: Data centers consume 20 lakh litres of water daily

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