India drafting national data-centre certification guidelines via MeitY’s STQC with TRAI, TEC and other agencies
Industry warns scheme could duplicate global standards, impose dual compliance costs
Nasscom seeks voluntary, tiered and risk-based approach recognising existing accreditations
Officials argue uniform norms needed to streamline state rules, bolster security and power efficiency
Debate continues over whether certification will be mandatory or voluntary as India’s data-centre capacity expands rapidly