Data centres are central to India’s digital revolution, supporting government services, remote work, education, and start-up growth. They enable scalable AI, cloud, and 5G deployments while driving economic and technological progress. Challenges include regulatory complexity, high costs, legacy systems, and security risks. The paper recommends adopting global standards, promoting sustainability, and leveraging AI, edge computing, and IoT. Government support through clear policies, incentives, and infrastructure reforms is key. With collaborative efforts, India can scale its data infrastructure and become a global digital hub by 2047.

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