# India data-centre capacity reaches about 1.5 GW, four times 2020 level

> A framework unveiled by NITI Aayog on 15 October says India’s data-centre capacity has grown from about 375 MW in 2020 to around 1.5 GW currently.

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NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub released a framework to help Indian states assess data-centre investment proposals. It said national capacity has grown from about 375 MW in 2020 to approximately 1.5 GW currently.

The framework covers five areas: power and energy; water and cooling; siting and environmental sustainability; economic and strategic value; and policy, governance and implementation. It advises states to assess resource and infrastructure demands alongside investment prospects.

## Data

### Capacity comparison

National data-centre capacity as reported by NITI Aayog.

Methodology: Approximate source figures; GW value shown in MW (1 GW = 1,000 MW).

| Measure | Megawatts |
|---|---|
| 2020 capacity | 375 |
| Current capacity at publication | 1500 |

Sources: <https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323840&lang=1&reg=48> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/india-data-centre-capacity-rises-to-1-5gw-framework-2026/data/release-data?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/india-data-centre-capacity-rises-to-1-5gw-framework-2026/data/release-data?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Press Information Bureau, Government of India](<https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2323840&lang=1&reg=48>) (Source checked: 2026-10-21; Published: 2026-10-15)

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