On October 14 (Wednesday), the Indian government declared that it was in the process of formulating a new policy specifically tailored for the data center industry. This move is aimed at mitigating the power consumption pressure stemming from the industry's swift expansion and safeguarding consumers from potential electricity price hikes caused by the escalating power demands of data centers. Jitin Prasada, the Deputy Minister of India's Ministry of Information Technology, disclosed this initiative, albeit without revealing the precise details or the timeline for the policy's implementation.

Previously, residents in certain Indian cities have voiced their opposition to data center construction plans. For example, inhabitants of Mumbai and Visakhapatnam have staged protests against Amazon and Google's data center projects, primarily citing concerns over water usage, power supply, and environmental repercussions. At present, India lacks a dedicated policy framework for the data center sector. Approvals for such projects are primarily granted based on existing environmental regulations and building codes. However, some state governments have also rolled out relevant incentive measures to encourage the development of this industry.