Meity fast-tracks data centre policy amid investment surge

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.