Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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...

February 28, 2025 11:43 AM

New Aadhaar governance portal launched to enhance ease of living and citizen-centric services

The government has introduced a new Aadhaar Governance Portal (http://swik.meity.gov.in) aimed at streamlining the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests. Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the platform follows the recent amendments to the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2025, under the Aadhaar Act of 2016. The new rules are designed to support good governance and improve the deliver...