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November 18, 2025 1:26 PM

Govt approves 17 projects worth ₹7,172 crore under Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Monday cleared 17 additional proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). With a total investment of ₹7,172 crore, the projects are expected to generate production worth ₹65,111 crore and create 11,808 direct jobs across the country, according to the ministry. This latest round of approvals follows an earlier tranche of seven projects worth ₹5,532 crore. The new projects are spread across Goa, Gujarat, Ja...

October 27, 2025 4:45 PM

India’s Digital Trust Leap: How the National Blockchain Framework Is Reshaping Governance

In the hustle of everyday government processes, there has been a silent but profound shift underway, one that anchors itself not in more bureaucracy, but in deeper trust. The National Blockchain Framework (NBF), launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in September 2024 with a budget of ₹64.76 crore, is India’s answer to ingraining transparency and accountability at the very heart of its digital governance. Early on, India’s governance model largely relied on cen...

October 23, 2025 3:48 PM

Centre notifies amendments to IT Rules, 2021 to enhance transparency, accountability

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, introducing new safeguards to enhance transparency, accountability, and proportionality in the removal of unlawful online content. The amended provisions, titled the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2025, will come into effect from November 15, 2025. ...

October 8, 2025 5:35 PM

India moves closer to paperless governance with real-time digital execution of e-bank guarantees

In a major step toward strengthening digital governance and ease of doing business, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and the National E-Governance Services Limited (NeSL) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate digital document execution for electronic bank guarantees (e-BGs). The MoU was formalised at the Global Fintech Fest 2025 in the presence of J.L. Gupta, Director, NeGD, and Debajy...

September 19, 2025 11:49 AM

MeitY unveils logo, flagship initiatives for India-AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday officially unveiled the logo and key initiatives for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, a landmark event set to position India as a global hub for responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence. This will be the first time a Global South nation hosts the prestigious summit, which will be guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress. The newly unveiled logo draws inspiration from the Ashoka Chakra, representi...

June 27, 2025 4:10 PM

MY Bharat portal integrates WhatsApp chatbot to boost youth engagement, service access

In a major step towards enhancing digital engagement, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has launched a WhatsApp chatbot integration with the MY Bharat portal, aimed at streamlining access to youth-centric services and boosting participation in national programs. The chatbot, now live on the MY Bharat portal and accessible directly via WhatsApp at 7289001515, allows users to explore a range of features such as experiential learning programs, volunteering opportunities, CV creation, mentor...

June 6, 2025 5:09 PM

UNESCO and MeitY wrap up AI Readiness Consultations with focus on ethical AI in India

The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, in partnership with the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Ikigai Law, hosted the fifth and final stakeholder consultation on the AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) at the Shangri-La Eros Hotel in New Delhi on June 3. Over 200 experts from government, academia, industry, and civil society convened to strategize the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in India. This consultati...

March 26, 2025 3:26 PM

Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System launched to ensure accurate crop data collection

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System, which aims to gather real-time crop-sown details directly from the field through a mobile interface. This innovative system ensures precise, up-to-date information on crop areas for every agricultural plot, which will be crucial for accurate production estimations. As part of this initiative, the Agri Stack has been developed in line with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and other...

January 16, 2025 12:54 PM

MeitY and DSCI launch Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 with Rs.6.85 crore prize fund

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), in partnership with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), has launched the second edition of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0), as announced in a press release by the Ministry on Wednesday. The initiative aims to enhance India's cybersecurity capabilities, addressing critical areas for a more secure digital future. The total prize pool has been significantly increased to Rs. 6.85 crores, up from Rs. 3.2 crores in...

January 15, 2025 8:55 PM

Cyber security grand challenge 2.0 launched by MeitY with ₹6.85 cr prize pool

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), has launched the second edition of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC 2.0). The initiative, unveiled by S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, aims to enhance the country's cybersecurity ecosystem. The challenge has seen a significant increase in prize money from ₹3.2 crore in its first edition to ₹6.85 crore. The program invites innovators, startups, and entrepre...