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On December 12, 2025, the Indian government highlighted its Digital India programme, an initiative launched in July 2015. Aimed at bridging the divide between urban and rural areas, the programme enhances digital infrastructure, delivers government services digitally, and boosts digital literacy among citizens. This initiative includes projects like DigiLocker, UPI,
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India is undertaking a major expansion of its cloud and data infrastructure as part of its Digital India initiative, driven by increasing demand for digital governance and AI applications. The MeghRaj cloud platform provides secure and scalable cloud services to 2,170 government departments, and this capacity is set to
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The 'FutureSkills PRIME' programme, a joint initiative by the Government of India and NASSCOM, has benefitted over 15.78 lakh candidates, focusing on skilling, reskilling, and upskilling in emerging technologies through an online platform offering over 500 courses. Approximately 41% of these learners are women and 85% hail
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In a significant boost to citizen services, the Ministry of Electronics & IT, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, has introduced the integration of Passport Verification Records (PVR) into the DigiLocker platform. This initiative, under the Digital India programme, allows citizens to access, store, and share digitally verified
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Under the Digital India Programme, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj is advancing the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) to digitize the operations of Panchayats across India, promoting efficiency and transparency. The initiative includes the development of the eGramSwaraj platform, an online tool for planning and accounting, integrated with the Public
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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project (MMP) is enhancing e-Governance across Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) to improve service delivery in India. By automating Panchayat workflows and integrating with financial systems like PFMS, these initiatives aim to increase transparency and efficiency. Key tools include eGramSwaraj for
Drone Technology
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) organized a three-day training programme on 'Drone Technology and Its Applications' in collaboration with IIT Ropar from November 17-19, 2025. The programme focused on hands-on learning, covering various aspects of drone technology, including regulatory frameworks, agricultural applications, and disaster management. Participants engaged in
Land Administration
The Department of Land Resources, Government of India, is organizing a two-day National Workshop in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, on November 20-21, 2025, to review the progress of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme. The workshop will feature discussions on modern technologies in land administration, including geospatial mapping, drone surveys,
Digital Life Certificate
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare is conducting the Nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) Campaign 4.0 from November 1 to 30, 2025, with a Mega Camp at Air Force Auditorium, Tambaram, Chennai on November 11. The campaign aims to assist pensioners in submitting Life Certificates digitally, promoting Aadhaar-based
Youth Empowerment
Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) is a government initiative launched on October 31, 2023, aimed at empowering youth through a digital platform that connects over 2 crore young individuals and 1.2 lakh organizations. The initiative focuses on leadership, skill development, and community service, aligning with India's vision
National e-Vidhan Application
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is set to host the 3rd National Conference on the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) on October 30, 2025, in New Delhi. The conference aims to promote the 'One Nation, One Application' initiative, facilitating the transition of State Legislatures to digital platforms. Key discussions
Telecom Sector
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced significant achievements in India's telecom sector during a press conference, highlighting the sector's transformation into a global leader under Prime Minister Modi's leadership. Key points include BSNL's return to profitability after 18 years, the successful deployment of