With the data centre boom gaining momentum following major investment announcements by Google and Tata Consultancy Services ( TCS ), the ministry of electronics and information technology ( Meity ) has moved to fast-track its long-pending National Data Centre Policy. The ministry is reviving industry consultations to simplify regulatory processes, streamline inter-ministerial coordination, and accelerate infrastructure development to meet the surging demand for digital and AI-driven computing power.

Officials told Fe that the renewed policy, in the works since 2020, will focus on ease of doing business rather than financial incentives. The framework will aim to clarify land-use permissions, power access, and network connectivity rules, helping private players expand capacity faster.

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