Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

February 17, 2026 6:36 PM

AI Impact Summit 2026: India releases AI casebooks on energy and accessibility

India on Tuesday released AI Impact Casebooks focusing on Energy and Accessibility at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, bringing together global experiences on the use of artificial intelligence for sustainable development and inclusive growth, according to a statement from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The publications compile AI use cases and best practices from across countries and have been prepared through collaboration among government ministries, international ag...

February 11, 2026 10:49 AM

Government flags off ‘Kaushal Rath’ to promote AI literacy under ‘Yuva AI for All’ initiative

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology (AISECT), on Tuesday launched Kaushal Rath, a mobile Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness initiative under the National AI Literacy programme “Yuva AI for All.” The initiative aims to democratise access to foundational AI education by reaching students, youth, educators and learners in semi-urban and underserved regions across the country. Th...

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...

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...

January 6, 2026 1:22 PM

Human Capital Working Group meeting held at IIT-Guwahati campus ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati on Monday began a two-day Human Capital Working Group meeting at the IIT Guwahati campus, focusing on education reform, workforce transition and inclusive, human-centric adoption of artificial intelligence. The meeting brings together senior policymakers, academic leaders, industry experts and practitioners to deliberate on how India can build future-ready human capital ...

January 2, 2026 1:21 PM

India Accelerates Electronics Manufacturing with Fresh ECMS Approvals

India has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its electronics manufacturing ecosystem with the approval of 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Cleared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the latest round of approvals involves a projected investment of over ₹41,800 crore and marks a significant expansion of domestic capabilities in high-value electronic components. These approvals build on the 24 projects sanctione...

December 30, 2025 10:01 AM

India’s AI Impact Summit 2026 to focus on democratising AI, bridging global divide

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 will focus on the theme “Democratising AI, Bridging the AI Divide”, with an emphasis on making artificial intelligence widely accessible as a horizontal, enabling technology that supports inclusive global development, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said on Sunday. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Secretary, MeitY, S. Krishnan said the growing concentration of AI capabilities in a few geographies and companies poses a major glob...

April 29, 2025 10:04 AM

Aadhaar authentication surpasses 2,707 crore in FY 2024-25; UIDAI honoured with PM’s award for innovation

Over 2,707 crore Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out in FY 2024–25, underscoring the pivotal role of the biometric ID system in driving India’s digital economy, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement on Monday. According to the ministry, Aadhaar number holders carried out 247 crore authentications in March 2025 alone—surpassing the figures recorded during the same period last year as well as in February 2025. With this surge, cumulative...

March 21, 2025 1:00 PM

Centre intensifies efforts to overhaul semiconductor design ecosystem

The government is intensifying efforts to revamp the semiconductor design ecosystem, targeting over 300 organizations nationwide, including 250 academic institutions and 65 startups. Led by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), this initiative aims to usher in a new era of innovation, empowering skilled individuals from across the country to design semiconductor chips, according to an official statement from MeitY on Thursday. The approach aligns with Prime Minister Na...

March 19, 2025 12:47 PM

MeitY and Drone Federation India launch NIDAR challenge for drone innovation

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in partnership with Drone Federation India (DFI), has launched the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR) as part of the 'SwaYaan' initiative, focusing on building human resource capacity in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The initiative was announced in an official statement by MeitY on Tuesday. The launch event, held at Electronics Niketan, MeitY, was attended by government officials, industry l...