India Prepares Data Center Policy to Mitigate Electricity Costs

The Indian government is working on a data center policy to address concerns about the high electricity costs associated with data centers. The move comes after protests in various cities, including Mumbai and Vishakhapatnam, against Amazon and Google’s data center projects due to various concerns, including water and electricity usage. Currently, India lacks a specific policy for the data center industry, with projects approved under existing environmental and building regulations, although some states have their own incentives.