India Cloud, Data Center & Ethical AI Standards

First-ever standards for cloud computing, data centers, and ethical AI (ISO/IEC aligned). Data center metrics include Cooling Efficiency Ratio. Voluntary; may become mandatory via Quality Control Orders. NAITRA Bill 2024 proposes central AI regulator. MeitY advisories require AI content labelling. Data center capacity projected 1.5 GW (2025) to 8–10 GW (2030).