25 August 2026 5 min read
Deemed Distributions License (DDL)
Economy | GS II
Andhra Pradesh has introduced a Deemed Distribution Licence (DDL) framework to facilitate power supply arrangements for large data centres. This is closely associated with the proposed Google–Adani AI data-centre hub near Visakhapatnam, which involves an investment of about US$15 billion over 2026–30. The policy has triggered concerns over the legal basis, regulatory oversight and implications for public electricity distribution.
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