India faces public backlash over data centre water and power demands
Growing concerns about resource consumption threaten India's plans to become a major global data hub.
At a glance
- India is experiencing increased public anger directed at data centres
- Water and power consumption by data centres is a key concern
- The backlash threatens India's goal to host significant global data operations
India is confronting rising public opposition to data centres as the country seeks to expand its role as a global data hosting destination. The facilities' consumption of water and power has become a focal point of concern among the public, potentially undermining India's broader ambitions in the sector.
Why it matters
Data centre expansion is central to India's digital economy strategy, but resource constraints and public opposition could limit growth in Asia's fastest-growing data centre market.
Original reporting
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