NITI Aayog releases framework for sustainable data center growth

NITI Frontier Tech Hub has released a data center evaluation framework for States to plan sustainable growth.

• The framework provides common assessment parameters for data-center proposals, covering power, water, siting, environmental sustainability, economic value, governance and implementation; it is meant to support planning, approvals and milestone-based monitoring.
• It recommends that States assess grid readiness, water availability, climate and community risks, lifecycle liabilities, incentives and measurable outcomes, and it outlines roles for Central Government and State authorities across the approval process.