Why Are Thane Residents Opposing Amazon’s New Data Centre? Here’s What They’re Worried About
A proposed 53-acre Amazon data centre in Thane, Maharashtra, has sparked protests from local residents. People living near the project say the facility could use huge amounts of electricity and nearly 12 million litres of water every day, raising concerns about future shortages. Protesters also fear increased noise, environmental damage, and added pressure on nearby homes, schools, and hospitals. Demonstrations have been held under the “Wake Up Thanekar” campaign, with locals urging authorities to review the project’s impact before giving final approval. While Amazon has not publicly responded to all the concerns, the issue has started a wider debate about balancing India’s growing digital infrastructure with the needs of local communities and environmental protection.