New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): By 2030, India might need an extra 45-50 million square feet of real estate area along with an increase of 40-45 Terawatt Hours (TWH) of power to cater to the rising demand.
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as stated in a report by the global professional services company Deloitte.
The report also indicates that focused policy measures will be essential for establishing India as a global player.
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hub.
The report outlines six main pillars for India to achieve its full potential in establishing itself as a global leader in development.
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-Ready ecosystem. The main components of this include real estate, energy and utility infrastructures, connectivity and network facilities, computing resources, human capital, and regulatory policies.
For India to speed up its growth
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To fully realize its capabilities and unlock its potential, it is essential to implement supportive policies aimed at bolstering the sector. India needs to enhance development within this area.
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The ready infrastructure to cater to this increasing demand for data analytics and processing was stated by S Anjani Kumar, Partner at Deloitte India.
While India offers an advantage in data centre real estate with lower land and labour costs, significant new constructions are needed to meet the additional
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The report underscores the data center capacity.
From a policy standpoint, the report proposes that establishing a distinct classification for data centers within the National Building Code and acknowledging them under the Essential Services Maintenance Act might encourage additional investment in specialized infrastructure.
Moreover, the report suggests that expediting and streamlining approval processes through the establishment of data center facilitation units could significantly accelerate the development of data centers.
India’s swiftly growing number of data centers is putting increased strain on the nation’s electricity framework, urgently necessitating improved transmission systems and greater grid reliability.
The report additionally states that significant investments are required to increase generation capacity, improve infrastructure, and enhance the integration of renewable energy sources. These efforts are bolstered by progress in energy-efficient cooling technologies as well as offshore and onshore power solutions. Computational infrastructure plays a crucial role in this context.
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data centre operations.
By emphasizing the development of high-performance computing facilities, expandable power and cooling systems, and effective network infrastructures, along with revisiting policy frameworks, India could become a hub for such advancements.
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“Driven by data center developments over the next few years,” stated Neha Aggarwal, Partner at Deloitte India.
To remain competitive, the report recommends that India needs to swiftly enhance
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The report stresses that India’s labor force needs to enhance their skills to align with future requirements.
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And the roles within the data center ecosystem, speeding up industry expansion. (ANI)
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