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Government’s initiatives to strengthen security of cyber ecosystem, including against ransomware and Cross-Border Cybercrime
The policies of the Government of India aim to ensure a safe, trusted, and accountable cyberspace. It remains vigilant and fully conscious of the cyber threat to India’s digital infrastructure.
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.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and ThreeDis to establish Center of Excellence for advancing India’s airport systems and security
Three D integrated Solutions Ltd. (Three DiS) and Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER), a premiere R&D organisation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India entered into a strategic partnership to address the key challenges of the fast-growing Indian market.
MeitY Secretary Shri S. Krishnan inaugurates new Digital India Corporation office in Noida
Digital India Corporation (DIC) achieved a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new office at Express Corporate Park, Noida. The ceremony was graced by Shri S. Krishnan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT, who officially inaugurated the office in the presence of Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT; Shri Akash Tripathi, IAS, CEO of DIC & MyGov; and Shri K. K. Singh, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Sh. Jitin Prasada inaugurates 4th Edition of IIGF
Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Sh. Jitin Prasada, inaugurated the 4th edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) at Bharat Mandapam. The event, a vibrant platform for dialogue and action, brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to discuss the future of Internet governance.
Digital India has laid the foundation for a knowledge based economy and digitally empowered society
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Kirti Vardhan Singh, addressed the media at a press conference on Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity in New Delhi today. He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the world is now recognizing India’s digital revolution.
5-day Training Program on “Digital Transformation for Senior Leaders” at ISB Mohali
National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Indian School of Business (ISB), Mohali, inaugurated a five-day training program on “Digital Transformation for Senior Leaders”.
Capacity Building Programme ‘Applications of AIML’ in collaboration with IIM Vishakhapatnam
In alignment with the vision of Digital India, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) continues its mission to strengthen digital governance through the Capacity Building Scheme of the National e-Governance Division (NeGD). A 2-day training programme kickstarted on ‘Applications of AI/ML’, conducted by NeGD, MeitY, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management, Visakhapatnam, from December 2 – 3, 2024.