Press Release Category: Archive

SAMRIDH Programme Provides Financial Support to 373 Startups through Selected Accelerators

The Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth (SAMRIDH) programme, aims to accelerate around 300 Startups through existing and upcoming Accelerators in Health-tech, Ed-tech, Agri-tech, Consumer-tech, Fin-tech, Software as a Service (SaaS), and sustainability. Under the SAMRIDH programme, 186 accelerators submitted Expressions of Interest, leading to the selection of 43 top accelerators… Read more »

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Expo – A Platform for Scaling AI from Prototypes to Real-World Solutions

Registrations are currently on for the India AI Impact Expo 2026, a premier platform under India AI Impact Summit 2026 for scaling AI prototypes into deployable real-world solutions.

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MeitY signs Administrative Arrangement on Advanced Electronic Signatures and Seals with DG CONNECT of European Commission

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and the Directorate-General for Communication Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) of the European Commission have signed an Administrative Arrangement on Advanced Electronic Signatures and Seals on 27 January 2026.

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India AI Impact Summit 2026: 35,000+ Registrations so far; 100+ Countries, 500+ Startups to engage across 500 Sessions

The India AI Impact Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 16-20, 2026, is anticipated to be the largest of the four global AI summits hosted to date, reflecting the growing international momentum around responsible, inclusive and impact-driven Artificial Intelligence.

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Budget 2026-27 lays strong foundation for AI Data Centres and Semiconductor Ecosystem

Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget for the Financial Year (FY) 2026-27. The Budget includes several key measures aimed at accelerating growth in the Electronics, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence ecosystem, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, said while addressing… Read more »

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Budget 2026-27 announces the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0

Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget for the Financial Year (FY) 2026-27. The announcements also included significant measures for accelerating the growth of India’s Electronics and Information Technology Sector.

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India AI Impact Summit Receives Phenomenal Global Response, India’s AI Ecosystem Developing in a Systematic Manner: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, today held a high-level press conference ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, chaired by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics & Information Technology. The event was also attended by Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Electronics & IT; Shri Ajay Sood,… Read more »

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New Aadhaar App dedicated to the nation

Minister of State for Commerce and Industry and Electronics & Information Technology Sh Jitin Prasada today dedicated the new Aadhaar App to the nation, marking a significant milestone in identity verification keeping people at its core.

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BISAG-N and QNu Labs Sign MoU for collaboration and technology transfer to Strengthen India’s Quantum-Resilient Cybersecurity Capabilities

The Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with QNu Labs Pvt. Ltd. to collaborate in the area of quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions.

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Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw interacts with Semiconductor Chip Design Companies approved under the DLI Scheme

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, interacted with semiconductor chip design companies approved under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme of the Semicon India Programme in New Delhi today. The interaction focused on reviewing progress, understanding design innovations, and reinforcing the Government’s commitment to building a robust, indigenous semiconductor design ecosystem. The DLI Scheme aims to accelerate domestic chip… Read more »

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