e-Governance
The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions has announced the 23rd National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026, aimed at promoting excellence in e-Governance initiatives. Nominations can be submitted online from September 1, 2025, to October 15, 2025, under seven categories, including Digital Transformation and Cyber Security. The awards will
Digital Transformation
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched several digital initiatives at the IT Conclave 2025, including the e-Samudra platform, aimed at modernizing India's maritime governance. The initiatives focus on enhancing transparency, efficiency, and innovation in the maritime sector, aligning with the government's vision for a technology-driven future. Key
India Post
India Post has launched the Advanced Postal Technology (APT) application as part of its digital transformation under IT 2.0. The rollout, which includes over 1.64 lakh post offices, faced initial slowness on the first day but was resolved quickly. The APT system enhances transaction speed, digital payment integration,
BSNL
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in India. This collaboration aims to deploy India's first 5G Captive Non-Public Network (CNPN) in the refinery sector, enhancing industrial connectivity and
NeVA
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) has integrated new technological features to promote linguistic inclusiveness in State Legislatures. Key updates include Text-to-Text Machine Translation via Bhashini for translating portals into 22 regional languages and English, and a Unicode-based encoding system for content management. The project, sanctioned by the Public Investment Board
India Post
Union Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar reviews the ongoing reforms at India Post, emphasizing a technology-driven transformation aimed at modernizing the postal service. The initiative, part of the IT 2.0 framework, includes the digitalization of over 86,000 post offices, the establishment of new delivery centers, and integration with
Digital Transformation
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has signed a MoU with C-DAC to establish a Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE) aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the Indian maritime sector. The government has launched the SAGAR SETU platform to enhance operational efficiency and ease of doing business in ports,
Coal Ministry
The Ministry of Coal conducted a workshop on July 25, 2025, to promote the Exploration Module of the Single Window Clearance System (SWCS). The event aimed to enhance stakeholders' understanding of the module's functionalities, facilitating efficient handling of exploration submissions and approvals. Chaired by Ms. Rupinder Brar,
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,
Industry 4.0
The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) organized a workshop in New Delhi to promote the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies among Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). DPE Secretary K. Moses Chalai emphasized a collaborative 'Whole-of-CPSEs' approach to integrate technologies like AI, IoT, and 3D Printing. The workshop
Digital Transformation
The Department of Posts announces the rollout of the next-generation APT application in Delhi on July 21, 2025, as part of a digital transformation initiative. A planned downtime will occur on the same day to facilitate the transition, during which no public transactions will be conducted at specified post offices.
Controllers' Conference 2025
The Defence Accounts Department (DAD) will host the Controllers’ Conference 2025 from July 7-9 in New Delhi, inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh. The conference aims to transform financial governance in defence, featuring discussions on budget reforms, digital innovations, and strategic financial advice. With a focus on 'Transforming