New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- The Indian government is firm on introducing a certification framework for data centres, even though the industry has raised concerns about the plan.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is leading the initiative, with the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate working on detailed guidelines.

Other regulatory bodies, including the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Telecommunication Engineering Council (TEC), and central agencies, are also involved in shaping this framework. The idea is to establish uniform standards for data centre operations across the country.

The proposed certification will focus on key aspects such as land usage, power con...