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Under MeitY’s research initiatives, CDAC-Noida Sign Letter of Intent (LoI) with LeGO Group to boost indigenous electronics Toy industry ecosystem
CDAC-Noida a research organization of MeitY signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Creative Play Lab, a department of the LEGO Group under the project ‘Development of Electronics and IT-based Control and Automation Solutions for Consumer Electronic Goods (Toy Industry)’.
Notification of Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025
Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025 under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016 have been notified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today. This amendment has been done to help in improving transparency and inclusivity in the decision-making process.
UnionMinister of Electronics & IT, Railways and I&B announces major initiatives under India AI Mission
Hon’ble Minister of Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw in presence of Hon’ble MoS of E&IT Shri Jitin Prasada, Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY and CEO, IndiaAI, Smt. Kavita Bhatia, COO, IndiaAI, Shri Nand Kumarum, P&CEO, NeGD & CEO, DIC and senior officials from MeitY and IndiaAI announced availability of 18,000+ GPUs through empanelment of AI cloud service providers, a call for proposals for the development of indigenous foundational models, creation of an AI Safety institute and AI applications funded under the IndiaAI Innovation Challenge.
BHASHINI: Transforming Maha Kumbh through Multilingual Innovation
The Maha Kumbh, a massive gathering of pilgrims held every 12 years, represents the pinnacle of India’s cultural and spiritual traditions.The 2025 edition, hosted in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is attracting millions of people from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Amidst this diversity, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is leveraging BHASHINI, a revolutionary initiative under the Digital India program, to ensure seamless communication and accessibility for all participants.
Secretary, MeitY, Shri S Krishnan lays Foundation Stone for EMI and EMC Testing Facility for Strategic Electronic Systems in Navi Mumbai
Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) , Shri S Krishnan laid the foundation stone for the Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Test Facility at Navi Mumbai today. The laboratory to be established by the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), a research institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, is designed to cater to the growing demand.
‘Entity Locker’: A Digital Public Infrastructure for streamlined business document management, developed by MeitY
The National eGovernance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has developed Entity Locker, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to transform the management and verification of business/organisation documents.
MeitY in association with DSCI launches ‘Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0’ with a combined prize money of ₹6.85 Cr
The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) today launched the second edition of Cyber Security Grand Challenge i.e. CSGC 2.0 by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY. CSGC 2.0 being implemented by Data Security Council of India (DSCI).
MeitY organises consultation meeting of government officials and industry on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology organised a consultation meeting with government officials and industry on the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to India’s data protection framework ahead of the public feedback deadline of February 18, 2025.
Grievance Appellate Committee workshop organised by MeitY to enhance grievance redressal framework for a safer internet
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organized a workshop on the Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) on 7th January 2025 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, to address stakeholder concerns regarding a safer internet. The event brought together GAC members, social media intermediaries, and senior government officials to discuss strengthening the grievance redressal framework under the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar assumes charge as Chief Executive Officer of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar assumed charge as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) on Wednesday. He is an officer of the 1995 batch IAS from the Uttar Pradesh cadre.
MoU Signed Between National e-Governance Division and Indian Ports Association aims to drive digital transformation in India’s maritime sector
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Indian Ports Association (IPA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on December 24, 2024. The agreement was formalised by Shri Nand Kumarum, IAS, President and CEO of NeGD, and Shri Vikas Narwal, IAS, Managing Director of IPA, in the presence of Dr. Arvind Bhisikar, Executive Director (IT) of IPA, and Shri Rajnish Kumar, Chief Operating Officer of NeGD, along with their respective teams.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology hosts conference of IT secretaries of States and UTs to advance digital transformation, bridge the digital divide and strengthen cybersecurity
A Conference of State IT Secretaries, senior officials of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and States/UTs was held on December 17, 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting was organised under the chairmanship of Secretary, MeitY, Shri S. Krishnan with the objective to further collaborate and support the digital endeavours of States/UTs to usher in the next generation digital transformation including improving quality of government services, bridging the digital divide, automation of backend processes, undertaking data protection and cyber security measures.
National e-Governance Division partners with IIM-Calcutta for Training Programme on ‘Digital Governance & Data Management’
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM-C), has commenced the second batch of the ‘Digital Governance & Data Management’ training programme from December 16 – 18, 2024.