States should evaluate natural resources before pitching for data centres: NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog has issued a framework urging Indian states to assess natural resources before approving data‑centre projects. The guidance recommends 20‑ to 30‑year seasonal studies of water availability, safeguards for existing users, and a requirement that developers finance grid infrastructure built solely for their sites. The aim is to align data‑centre growth with sustainable resource use.