FTAs creating new opportunities for MSMEs to integrate into global supply chains: Jitin Prasada

March 9, 2026 8:53 PM

FTAs creating new opportunities for MSMEs to integrate into global supply chains: Jitin Prasada

Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Monday said that Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are opening new opportunities for India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to integrate into global supply chains and expand their presence in international markets. Addressing the National MSME Awards Ceremony organised by the FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), Prasada said recent trade agreements with major markets, including the European Union as well as countries such ...

IndiaAI Mission Shortlists 12 Teams for Indigenous AI Models: Minister Updates Rajya Sabha

February 13, 2026 7:47 PM

IndiaAI Mission Shortlists 12 Teams for Indigenous AI Models: Minister Updates Rajya Sabha

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, informed Rajya Sabha on 13 February 2026 that India’s AI ecosystem has made significant strides under the IndiaAI Mission, launched in March 2024 with an outlay of ₹10,372 crore. The mission, aimed at democratizing technology, addressing India-centric challenges, and creating economic and employment opportunities, has in less than 24 months laid a strong foundation for AI development in the country. Under the...

Electronics manufacturing surges over 11 years, India becomes World’s second-largest mobile manufacturer

February 6, 2026 10:24 PM

Electronics manufacturing surges over 11 years, India becomes World’s second-largest mobile manufacturer

India’s electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed a sharp expansion over the last 11 years, with production and exports registering multi-fold growth, positioning the country as the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer globally. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha on Friday, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada said the growth has been driven by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, backed by t...

Semicon India Programme gains momentum with 10 project approvals; IT sector revenue touches $283 billion

February 4, 2026 5:04 PM

Semicon India Programme gains momentum with 10 project approvals; IT sector revenue touches $283 billion

India’s push to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem under the Semicon India Programme has gathered significant momentum, with the government approving 10 major projects involving investments of about ₹1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, the country’s information technology (IT) sector has continued its strong growth trajectory, with total revenue reaching an estimated $283 billion in 2024-25. The information was provided by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and Informat...

Emerging technologies driving new jobs, says MoS Jitin Prasada at Technology and Skill Development Conference

December 23, 2025 10:48 AM

Emerging technologies driving new jobs, says MoS Jitin Prasada at Technology and Skill Development Conference

Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that emerging technologies such as drone technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity are playing a crucial role in generating new employment opportunities across the country. Addressing the “Technology and Skill Development Conference” at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee NIELIT Extension Centre in Pilibhit on Sunday, Prasada emphasised that technology-led skill development ...

No breach of Aadhaar data, comprehensive safeguards in place: Jitin Prasada

December 17, 2025 5:45 PM

No breach of Aadhaar data, comprehensive safeguards in place: Jitin Prasada

Comprehensive safeguards are in place to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and there has been no breach of Aadhaar data from the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) database so far, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Aadhaar, the world’s largest biometric identity system, has around 134 crore active holders and has recorded more than 16,000 crore authentication transactions. The ...

Government highlights measures to ensure safe, trusted and accountable internet ecosystem

December 11, 2025 10:37 AM

Government highlights measures to ensure safe, trusted and accountable internet ecosystem

The Government on Wednesday outlined a series of legal, regulatory and institutional measures aimed at ensuring an open, safe, trusted and accountable internet for all users, including children. The information was shared by Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada in the Lok Sabha. With the rapid expansion of internet access across the country, the Government said it is increasingly focused on addressing risks related to harmful, addictive, or age-inappropriat...

37 supercomputers deployed under National Supercomputing Mission, total capacity reaches 40 Petaflops

December 10, 2025 5:08 PM

37 supercomputers deployed under National Supercomputing Mission, total capacity reaches 40 Petaflops

The government has deployed 37 supercomputers across the country under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM), with a combined computing capacity of 40 petaflops, according to information presented in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday by Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada. The NSM, launched in 2015 with an outlay of ₹4,500 crore, aims to achieve self-reliance in high-performance computing by creating advanced research infrastructure and enabling domestic de...

Jitin Prasada leads India business delegation to India-Romania Business Forum in Brașov

November 5, 2025 11:54 AM

Jitin Prasada leads India business delegation to India-Romania Business Forum in Brașov

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada on Wednesday led an Indian business delegation to the India-Romania Business Forum held in Brașov. The event was organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Brașov (CCIBv) in partnership with the Embassy of India in Bucharest and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The forum focused on expanding bilateral investment and industrial cooperation between India and Romania, bringing together busines...

India, Romania discuss stronger trade and investment ties

November 4, 2025 12:28 PM

India, Romania discuss stronger trade and investment ties

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada held a bilateral meeting with Romania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Oana-Silvia Țoiu in Bucharest on Tuesday, focusing on deepening trade, investment, and supply-chain cooperation between the two countries. The discussions centred on expanding economic linkages, fostering industrial collaboration, and strengthening resilient supply chains within the broader India-EU economic framework. Both Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to con...