<img src="https://media.freemalaysiatoday.com/v3/2026/10/4ead1254-90e6-4626-aa0a-9a73d8b9e535-sourceAFP__20261011__C83P4TW__v1__HighRes__IndiaPoliticsTechnologyAiEnvironmentG.webp" alt="This photograph taken on September 7, 2026 shows the Google data centre construction site as seen from the terrace of an under-construction building at Tarluvada village near Visakhapatnam in India's Andhra Pradesh state. Construction of a massive Google data centre in the Indian city of Visakhapatnam, often called Vizag, has been met with resistance from residents, who fear the impact on the environment and their lives. But the tech giant says its "gigawatt-scale" AI facility -- in southern Andhra Pradesh state, part of a $15 billion investment -- will use air cooling systems, and not water from an area already facing shortages. Related content Photos india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - politics - technology - ai - environment - google 2 credits india - p
India to roll out data centre policy amid concerns over power use
The government aims to protect consumers from higher electricity costs as the sector’s power use raises concerns worldwide.

Key takeaways
India plans to introduce a data centre policy amid public concerns over power and water usage by tech giants like Amazon and Google.
- India lacks a dedicated data centre policy, relying on existing rules and state incentives.
- Residents in Mumbai and Visakhapatnam have protested over data centre impacts on resources and environment.
- Tech companies deny wrongdoing, stating their facilities use advanced technologies to reduce resource use.
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