To mark the International Year of Cooperatives, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has rolled out a new framework to onboard Cooperative Banks and enable them to deliver Aadhaar-based authentication services, giving a strong push to last-mile banking and digital inclusion. The framework has been developed in close consultation with the Ministry of Cooperation,… Read more »
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National Supercomputing Mission Powers India’s Research Ecosystem with 37 Systems, 40 Petaflops Capacity, Supporting Over 10,000 Researchers Across Diverse Fields
The National Supercomputing Mission (NSM) was initiated in April 2015 by the Government of India with a budget outlay of Rs.4,500 crore. Its vision is to achieve self-reliance and global leadership in supercomputing by giving access of state-of-the-art supercomputing facilities to researchers, addressing grand challenges, optimizing investments, and enhancing global competitiveness in key areas of… Read more »
DPDP Act, 2023 Upholds Privacy While Preserving Transparency Under RTI
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) provides for the processing of digital personal data in a manner that recognises both the rights of the individual to protect their personal data and the need to process such personal data for lawful purposes. The DPDP Act was enacted following an extensive and comprehensive public… Read more »
UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-Based Customer Verification
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded satellite-based internet provider Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd. Starlink will use Aadhaar Authentication for customer verification, which will make the entire process smooth, secure and very easy. Aadhaar, one of the most trusted digital identity systems, will ensure that customer onboarding is quick, paperless, and compliant with… Read more »
Capacity Building Programme on ‘Digital Transformation of the Organization & Economy’ at IIM Ahmedabad
MeitY under its Digital India Vision plans and implements its capacity building initiatives in Digital Governance. As part of this, a 4-day training programme on ‘Digital Transformation of the Organization & Economy’ has been organized at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad from August 11 – 14, 2025 by National e- Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY… Read more »
UIDAI Signs 5-Year Cutting-Edge R&D Agreement with Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
UIDAI Signs 5-Year Cutting-Edge R&D Agreement with Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Description: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) signed an umbrella agreement with the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) for joint research and development (R&D) to further enhance the robustness, security and reliability of Aadhaar operations through data driven innovations. The agreement effective for a period… Read more »
Semiconductor Manufacturing Units approved in ODISHA, PUNJAB and ANDHRA PRADESH
Momentum is building up in semiconductor ecosystem in India with the six approved projects already in various stages of execution. These four proposals approved today are from SiCSem, Continental Device India Private Limited (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions Inc., and Advanced System in Package (ASIP) Technologies. These four approved proposals will setup semiconductor manufacturing facilities with… Read more »
Aadhaar Face Authentication Doubles from 100 Crore to 200 Crore Transactions in 6 Months
On 10 August 2025, UIDAI celebrated a landmark 200 crore transactions of Face Authentication, showcasing India’s rapid move towards seamless, secure, and paperless authentication. The pace of adoption has been exponential. 50 crore transactions were recorded by mid-2024. The number doubled to 100 crore transactions in January 2025 in just about five months. In less… Read more »
Software Technology Park of India (STPI) Network Fuels Tech Growth in Non Metros
Government of India is actively promoting the growth of the IT sector, especially in smaller towns and cities. The Software Technology Park of India (STPI) is an important initiative to expand the IT/ITES sector beyond major cities in India. The employment reported by STPI-registered units in non-metro cities is 2,98,250 (as on 31st March 2025). In addition,… Read more »
IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch CATCH Grant Program to Support AI Innovations in Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
IndiaAI Independent Business Division (IBD), in collaboration with the National Cancer Grid (NCG), has announced the launch of the Cancer AI & Technology Challenge (CATCH) Grant Program. This initiative seeks to support the development and deployment of innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions to strengthen cancer screening, diagnostics, treatment support, and healthcare operations across India.
