The joint report by ASSOCHAM and PwC highlights role of Data Centres in advancing India’s digital landscape.
About Data Centre & their Significance
- Data Centre is a dedicated secure space where computing and networking equipment is concentrated for the purpose of collecting, storing, processing, distributing or allowing access to large amounts of data.
- Significance
- Key enablers to the digital revolution in India, transforming Government services, enabling remote work and education and Fostering start-up innovation.
- Indians will consume the most data in the world by 2028, ahead of developed markets such as the US.
- Integration of emerging technologies such Artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) etc. into different services.
- Facilitating data localisation by enhancing storage facility.
- Key enablers to the digital revolution in India, transforming Government services, enabling remote work and education and Fostering start-up innovation.
Key Challenges
- Data centre are mainly concentrated in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, etc.
- Complex regulatory frameworks including land acquisition, environmental clearances etc.
- High operational expenses due to high power consumption, infrastructure maintenance etc.
Key Recommendations
- Regulatory Compliance: Itcan be done through Practices like audit trails, data governance, etc.
- Increased investment in R&D: Developing efficient technologies to reduce power consumption.
- Other: Create a data centre ecosystem in Tier 2 cities, etc.
Initiatives taken to promote Data Centre Ecosystem
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