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Centre to Review Data Centre Policies in 15 States After Delhi Fire
✍️ CXO Digitalpulse
🗓 23 Jul 2026, 06:04 AM
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Following a fire at a data centre in Delhi, the Indian government has announced a review of data centre policies across 15 states to enhance safety and compliance.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has announced that it will conduct a comprehensive review of data centre regulations in 15 states after a recent fire incident in Delhi.
The fire, which occurred in a commercial data centre, raised concerns about fire safety standards and emergency response protocols in the sector.
In response, the centre will assess existing policies, identify gaps, and recommend measures to strengthen infrastructure resilience and compliance with national safety guidelines.
The review is expected to involve consultations with state authorities, industry stakeholders, and safety experts to ensure a coordinated approach.
The government aims to implement updated guidelines within the next few months to prevent similar incidents and protect critical digital infrastructure.
The fire, which occurred in a commercial data centre, raised concerns about fire safety standards and emergency response protocols in the sector.
In response, the centre will assess existing policies, identify gaps, and recommend measures to strengthen infrastructure resilience and compliance with national safety guidelines.
The review is expected to involve consultations with state authorities, industry stakeholders, and safety experts to ensure a coordinated approach.
The government aims to implement updated guidelines within the next few months to prevent similar incidents and protect critical digital infrastructure.