PACS
The Ministry of Cooperation has initiated the Computerization of PACS project, integrating Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) with cooperative banks through a Common National Software. This ERP-based system enhances operational efficiency, governance, and transparency, leading to faster loan disbursal and reduced transaction costs. Additionally, a focus on cybersecurity has led
Advanced Reactors
The Department of Atomic Energy outlines key design features for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), emphasizing passive safety systems, rigorous design procedures, and cybersecurity measures. The reactors will incorporate fail-safe features, in-house developed systems, and isolation from the internet to enhance safety and security. A specialist group, CISAG, is tasked with
Cybersecurity
The Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025, organized by the National Security Council Secretariat and Rashtriya Raksha University, successfully concluded with over 600 participants. The exercise focused on Industrial Control Systems security and AI-driven cyber threats, while also testing inter-agency coordination and crisis management. Key speakers emphasized the need for innovation
MNRE
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has amended the Revised List of Models and Manufacturers of Wind Turbines (RLMM), renaming it to Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (Wind) or ALMM (Wind). This amendment mandates the use of major wind turbine components from a specified list of manufacturers
Bharat NCX 2025
The Bharat CISO’s Conclave and Cybersecurity Startup Exhibition were inaugurated in New Delhi as part of the Bharat National Cybersecurity Exercise (Bharat NCX) 2025. Organized by the National Security Council Secretariat and Rashtriya Raksha University, the events focused on enhancing cybersecurity resilience, fostering innovation, and promoting collaboration. Key discussions
Cybersecurity
The Indian government has conducted over 9,700 cybersecurity audits in critical sectors such as power, transport, and banking during the fiscal year 2024-25. The audits, carried out by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-IN) and the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), aim to enhance cyber resilience
Digital Personal Data Protection
The Ministry of Electronics & IT has published the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, receiving 6,915 inputs from citizens and stakeholders. The rules aim to operationalize the DPDP Act, 2023, which regulates digital personal data processing. The government is also enhancing cybersecurity through capacity building, public awareness
AI Strategy
India's AI strategy, launched under the IndiaAI mission, aims to democratize technology, address local challenges, and create employment opportunities. It includes legal provisions to combat misinformation, deepfakes, and identity theft, while promoting a robust AI ecosystem. The strategy emphasizes open-source AI models, digital data protection, and the establishment
Ministry of Steel
The newly launched Ministry of Steel website improves transparency, accessibility, and efficiency with a user-friendly interface, robust cybersecurity, and multilingual support via BHASHINI. The Ministry tracks its impact on public participation and service delivery through website traffic and user engagement metrics, while also promoting awareness through targeted social media campaigns.
Bharat NCX 2025
The National Cybersecurity Exercise Bharat NCX 2025 was inaugurated by Deputy National Security Advisor T. V. Ravichandran, focusing on enhancing India's cyber defense capabilities. The two-week exercise simulates real-world cyber incidents, involving professionals from various sectors to improve operational preparedness. Key features include live-fire simulations, a Strategic Decision-Making
Cybersecurity
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) held a National Conference on Making Cities Cyber Secure on July 18, 2025, in New Delhi, focusing on urban cybersecurity challenges and resilience. Key initiatives included city-level cybersecurity frameworks, mandatory Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), and cybersecurity audits. Over 300 delegates participated,
Cybersecurity
A State Capacity Building Workshop for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and Deputy CISOs was held in Gangtok, Sikkim, on July 14, 2025. Organized by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the Department of Information Technology, the workshop focused on enhancing cybersecurity awareness and capabilities among state officials. Keynote speaker