The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) today launched the Aadhaar mascot, a new resident-facing communication companion to simplify public understanding of Aadhaar services. The Aadhaar mascot named Udai (उदय) will be helpful in making Aadhaar-related information more relatable, and people-friendly. It will simplify communication of Aadhaar services – whether it is about updates, authentication,… Read more »
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Digital India Ask Our Experts Highlights India AI Impact Summit 2026 as a Defining Moment for India’s AI Journey
The 38th episode of Digital India Ask Our Experts, held on January 9, 2026, spotlighted the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning it as a landmark global event that will shape the future of responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence.
YUVA AI for All a significant step towards democratising access to AI Knowledge
Commemorating National Youth Day on January 12, 2026, the Government of India reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment by spotlighting the newly launched National AI Literacy Program and its flagship YUVA AI FOR ALL course, bridging Swami Vivekananda’s vision of enlightened youth with the tools for an AI-driven future. The program was launched at the… Read more »
Shrutlekh Enabled Multilingual Communication at TiE Global Summit 2026
The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), participated in the 10th edition of the TiE Global Summit – Rajasthan Chapter, held at the Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC) on 4-5 January, in collaboration with the Department of Information Technology & Communication, Government of Rajasthan.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), IndiaAI, Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati Conclude Day 2 of Human Capital Working Group Meeting
Day 2 of the Human Capital Working Group Meeting, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati, concluded today with focused deliberations on practical implementation pathways for language access, the National Language Translation Mission (NLTM), AI-enabled education, and the… Read more »
Rajasthan Hosts Regional AI Impact Conference, Advancing India’s Vision for Inclusive and Responsible AI
The Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference was held on Tuesday, 06th January 2026, bringing together national and state leadership, policymakers, industry leaders, startups, and academia to deliberate on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in governance, infrastructure, innovation, and workforce development. The conference serves as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit to be held… Read more »
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), IndiaAI, Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati Host Human Capital Working Group Meeting
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati are hosting a two-day Working Group Meeting in “Human Capital” at the IIT Guwahati campus. The meeting convened senior policymakers, academic leaders, industry experts and practitioners to advance national deliberations on education reform, workforce transition and inclusive, human-centric AI… Read more »
Guwahati to Host Human Capital Working Group Meeting Ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026
IndiaAI, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Assam, and IIT Guwahati, will convene the Human Capital Working Group Meeting on January 5-6, 2026, in IIT Guwahati campus. The Working Group is chaired by Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chair of the Human Capital Working Group and… Read more »
Rajasthan to Host Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 on January 6, 2026
As part of India’s build-up to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 will be held on January 6, 2026, in Jaipur. The Conference will serve as a key regional platform to explore how Artificial Intelligence can drive governance reform, economic growth, innovation, and inclusive development.
Government approves 22 proposals under the 3rd tranche of Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
In continuation to the approvals of 24 applications for INR 12,704 crore announced earlier, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has further approved 22 proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with projected investment of INR 41,863 crore, projected production of INR 2,58,152 crore. These approvals are expected to generate 33,791 direct employment opportunities.
