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Meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) held under the Chairmanship of Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw chaired a meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today. The Agenda of the meeting focused on the issues of Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Emerging technology and Electronics Hardware Manufacturing. The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Jitin Prasada, Members of the Consultative Committee, Secretary (MeitY) Shri. S. Krishnan and other senior officials of the Ministry. Senior officials from the Ministry conducted detailed presentations on the agenda topics, elaborating on key initiatives, their progress and future roadmap.
UIDAI Launches Bug Bounty Programme to Further Strengthen Aadhaar Security
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme to further strengthen the security of the Aadhaar system.
ICANN85 in Mumbai Highlights Collaboration to Strengthen a Secure and Resilient Internet
The ICANN85 Community Forum, organized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and hosted in collaboration with the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) under MeitY, brought global Internet stakeholders to Mumbai to discuss how to support an open, secure, inclusive, and resilient Internet across the global Internet ecosystem. The ICANN85 Community Forum is currently taking place from 7th to 12thMarch 2026 at Jio Convention Center in Mumbai.
Under Chips to Startups (C2S), India made significant progress towards its target of training 85,000 semiconductor engineers;
Government of India’s initiative for prioritizing talent development through Training, Up-skilling and Workforce Development Programs under Chips to Startups (C2S) initiative of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that India has made significant progress in last 04 years itself for its 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design.
Delhi’s leading educational institutions are actively contributing to India Semiconductor Mission
Government of India’s initiative for prioritizing talent development through Training, Up-skilling and Workforce Development Programs under Chips to Startups (C2S) initiative of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, stated that India has made significant progress in last 04 years itself for its 10-year target of training 85,000 engineers in semiconductor design.
Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth, inaugurated the Advanced Aadhaar Seva Kendra in Ranchi
On March 6, 2026, Shri Sanjay Seth, Minister of State for Defence, inaugurated the Advanced Aadhaar Seva Kendra (ASK) located at Estate Plaza, Kantatoli, Ranchi. The inauguration of this Advanced Aadhaar Seva Kendra is a significant step towards strengthening Aadhaar services in Ranchi and surrounding areas. The center has been developed with advanced technological features and improved infrastructure to provide Aadhaar enrolment and update services in a faster, transparent, and resident-friendly manner. The day-to-day operations of this Aadhaar Seva Kendra will be managed by Protean eGov Technologies Ltd.
Over 100,000 Schools have been saturated by UIDAI’s special drive on mandatory biometric update in Aadhaar; millions of children benefited
In a milestone achievement, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has saturated more than 103,000 schools across India and helped millions of school students complete their mandatory biometric update (MBU) in Aadhaar at ease and comfort of their school campuses.
India AI Impact Summit 2026: Landmark Global Declaration and Major AI Investment Commitments
The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held from 16–21 February 2026, marked a significant milestone in the global artificial intelligence landscape. The Summit witnessed extensive participation, with approximately 6 lakh attendees in person and over 9 lakh cumulative views through live virtual streaming. Delegations from more than 100 countries and 20 international organisations participated in the proceedings.
India and Sweden Deepen AI Partnership Through SITAC Framework
On the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the IndiaAI Mission and the Business Sweden signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies and to promote trade and investment engagement between India and Sweden.
MeitY Constitutes High-Level Committee for Harmonization of Regulatory Framework of DigiLocker; Panel to Review Digital Locker Rules and Chart Future Roadmap
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Govt of India has constituted a high level committee for Harmonization of Regulatory Framework for DigiLocker. The terms of reference of the committee includes legislative review of Digital Locker rules in alignment with current technical and legal landscape and creating a future roadmap for Entity Locker, Ecosystem Expansion and Commercialization of Digital Locker System
AI Impact Summit 2026 Concludes with Adoption of New Delhi Declaration
The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi on 18–19 February, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.
More countries join the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact
The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi on 18–19 February, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.
Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment Launched at India AI Impact Summit 2026
The Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment was officially launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on 17th February, marking a significant milestone in India’s commitment to inclusive and ethical artificial intelligence advancement.
