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India AI Impact Summit emerged as the world’s largest AI summit, reflecting the scale and ambition of India’s AI vision: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
The second day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 concluded with an Awards Ceremony recognising outstanding artificial intelligence innovations across multiple national and global challenges, followed by a cultural programme celebrating India’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. The Awards Ceremony recognised winners across three flagship initiatives — AI by HER, AI for ALL, and YuvaAI, highlighting the Summit’s focus on inclusive innovation, large-scale societal impact, and youth-led participation in India’s AI ecosystem.
C-DAC’s HIMASHIELD 2024 grand challenge concludes on national science day at Thiruvananthapuram, showcasing India’s climate mitigation efforts
The HIMASHIELD 2024 Grand Challenge, organized by (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology research initiatives, successfully concluded on National Science Day in Thiruvananthapuram.
MeitY introduces Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) to harmonizes government’s digital presence & hosts CIO Conference 2025 to strengthen India’s digital governance
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) yesterday marked a significant step in India’s digital governance with the launch of the Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM) and the inaugural Chief Information Officer (CIO) Conference 2025.
Ministry of Electronics and IT opening doors for weavers and rural entrepreneurs of India to showcase their art at Bharat Tex 2025
Digital India Corporation (DIC), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has been at the forefront of India’s digital transformation. By leveraging the latest technology and fostering digital empowerment, DIC has strengthened the nation’s e-commerce landscape and enhanced opportunities for artisans, weavers and rural entrepreneurs in the handloom and handicraft sector.
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.