Cloud Ecosystem in India

India's rapid digitalisation has driven a significant increase in data generation and internet subscriptions, leading to a strong reliance on cloud infrastructure for digital governance and public service delivery. The government is expanding domestic cloud and data centre capabilities through initiatives like MeghRaj 2.0, the IndiaAI Mission, and the Cloud Selection Framework issued by MeitY. As of September 2026, India has empanelled 30 Cloud Service Providers. Data centre capacity reached 1.57 GW by August 2026 and is projected to scale up significantly. Capacity-building initiatives such as FutureSkills PRIME and policy measures like the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 further support secure cloud adoption and data sovereignty.