India's Factory and Data Centre Push Faces Water Limits
India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 faces growing water problems that could slow it down. Industries including thermal power and semiconductor plants may struggle with scarcity, and many regions already face shortages. The main question is where that water will come from for new factories, chip plants and data centres.
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Context: Fabs are chip factories, and data centres run the servers behind AI tools and online services. Water is needed for cooling and chip making, and India's 2047 goal marks 100 years of independence.
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