Ministry of Electronics and IT

October 23, 2026 4:02 PM

C-DAC, Bank of India sign pact to explore quantum technologies for banking

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) and Bank of India have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly explore quantum technologies and other emerging digital solutions for banking applications. Signed on October 22, the agreement provides a framework for joint research, pilot implementations, technology demonstrations and capacity building. It combines C-DAC’s expertise in advanced computing and indigenous technology development with Bank of India’s banking exp...

October 18, 2026 2:36 PM

STPI, IIT BHU conclave explores AI solutions for healthcare and assistive technologies

Artificial intelligence can improve healthcare access, clinical decision-making and service delivery, particularly for underserved communities, Electronics and Information Technology Secretary S. Krishnan said at a tech conclave in Varanasi. The programme, titled “AI for Health & Assistive Technologies”, was organised at IIT BHU by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) and the institute’s Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE). It brought together government...

October 4, 2026 11:47 AM

India demonstrates first 5.56-km free-space Quantum Key Distribution link

India has demonstrated its first free-space Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) link over a distance of 5.56 km, marking a significant step towards developing secure communication networks capable of withstanding emerging quantum-era security threats. The demonstration was carried out by QNu Labs in collaboration with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) and IIT Gandhinagar. The field trial was conducted on the night of September 27–28, establ...

September 7, 2026 8:21 PM

India, Sweden explore deeper cooperation in AI and digitalisation under SITAC

India and Sweden have discussed opportunities for deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and emerging technologies under the Sweden-India Technology and AI Corridor (SITAC), with a focus on industrial AI, trusted data, computing infrastructure, skills and responsible AI. The bilateral dialogue was organised by the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) with a Swedish delegation at Electronics Niketan in New Delhi. Senior...

September 7, 2026 6:58 PM

India backs deeper global cooperation in AI, semiconductors and emerging technologies at G20 meeting

India has called for deeper international cooperation in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, digital technologies and innovation as Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada led the Indian delegation at the G20 Innovation Ministers’ Meeting in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on September 1-2. The meeting, hosted by the US Department of Commerce and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, concluded with G20 min...

July 19, 2026 3:33 PM

Aadhaar App crosses 4 crore downloads as digital identity services see growing adoption

The Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million (4 crore) downloads, reflecting the growing adoption of digital-first identity services and increasing public trust in the platform, the e Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) said on Saturday. According to the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), the Aadhaar App has emerged as a comprehensive digital platform that enables residents to access a range of Aadhaar-related services, including address updates, mobile number and email updates, b...

July 16, 2026 12:09 PM

Cabinet-approved mobile phone manufacturing scheme to drive India’s electronics manufacturing

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budgetary outlay of ₹62,500 crore, aiming to deepen domestic value addition, strengthen supply chains, boost exports and consolidate India's position as a global electronics manufacturing hub. Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet's decision builds on the rapid transformation of India's electronics manufacturing sector over the past decade, during which the country has emerged as t...

July 13, 2026 3:13 PM

Trusted public-private partnerships key to strengthening digital trust amid rising cyber threats: MeitY Secretary

As cyber threats become more sophisticated and increasingly exploit artificial intelligence, trusted partnerships between government institutions and industry have become essential to strengthening digital trust, said Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary S. Krishnan on Monday. Speaking at the launch of the Digital Threat Report 2025-26 for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) and payments ecosystem, Krishnan said the report reflects the importance...

July 3, 2026 1:26 PM

UIDAI enables free Aadhaar email updates via Aadhaar app; over 2.5 lakh users avail service in two days

In a significant step towards improving citizen convenience and strengthening digital governance, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has enabled residents to add or update their email ID in Aadhaar directly through the Aadhaar app, eliminating the need to visit an Aadhaar enrolment or update centre. The new facility, which came into effect on July 1, is being offered free of cost for six months through the Aadhaar app. The initiative is aimed at making Aadhaar services more ac...

June 16, 2026 12:08 PM

BHASHINI, GeM join hands to enable multilingual access across India’s public procurement ecosystem

In a significant step towards strengthening digital inclusion and expanding access to government procurement opportunities, the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) and the Government e Marketplace (GeM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate advanced multilingual capabilities across India's public procurement ecosystem. The partnership, signed under the "BHASHINI for Seva/Sanchalan – A BHASHINI Sahayogi Program," aims to leverage BHASHINI's artificial intelligence-pow...