As a concerned citizen of India, I am deeply troubled by the increasing number of AI data centres being erected in our already water-stressed cities. These developments not only threaten our precious water resources but also compromise our air quality, public health, and mental well-being. It is essential for me and future generations to have access to clean water and the right to public property ownership, which these data centres directly jeopardize.

Similar issues have been observed in countries like the United States, where the construction of AI data centres has brought about numerous challenges. In the US, these centres have often been situated on farmlands or near residential areas, resulting in significant noise pollution, mental distress, and most critically, a direct threat to citizens' daily lives by infringing on their basic right to accessible water.

The Indian government must not ignore these precedents. Allowing AI data centres to operate in our water-stressed cities is not only reckless but also unsustainable. In India, where water scarcity already poses a severe threat to millions, it is unconscionable to permit projects that will exacerbate this crisis.

We need to look towards sustainable solutions and innovative methods to ease the burden on our cities, not add to it. AI technology can be revolutionary, but it must be implemented responsibly, with a thorough analysis of its environmental impact. Encouraging the construction of AI data centres in regions with less environmental stress, ensuring they operate on renewable energy sources, and mandating strict water usage regulations could be viable alternatives.

I implore the Indian government to take immediate action by closing down existing AI data centres in our water-stressed cities and permanently banning the construction of new ones in these regions. This action is crucial not only for the health of our environment and well-being of the population but for securing the right to clean water and preserving the land for future generations.

Join me in demanding the government prioritize sustainable development and environmental protection over industrial expansion at all costs. Let's ensure a healthy, viable future for all. Please sign this petition to support the ban on harmful AI data centres in India's vulnerable regions.