The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 31 projects totalling ₹7,877 crore under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). The progress comes as another major push to build a stronger domestic electronics supply chain and reduce dependence on imported components. The projects are
India is set to take another step towards building self-reliance in space technology, with domestically produced semiconductors. “Expected to be used in the country’s space launch vehicles soon”, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw stated. Vaishnaw made the announcement after meeting the leadership
India has shortlisted 20 home-grown artificial intelligence (AI) model proposals for government support under the IndiaAI Mission, marking one of the country’s biggest efforts yet to build sovereign AI capabilities. The proposals include 12 Large Language Models (LLMs) & eight Small Language Models (SLMs). The government
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has released the draft Telecommunications (Television, Radio and Associated Services) Rules, 2026 for public consultation. The Act brings multiple broadcasting regulations under a single framework aligned with the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The government says the move will further simplify compliance,
India has significantly expanded its semiconductor ambitions after the Union Cabinet approved the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 with a budget outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore. The programme aims to strengthen the country’s semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem, deepen domestic capabilities and reduce reliance on imported
India’s first operational bullet train section, connecting Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat, is expected to begin services in 2027, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed. The stretch forms part of the ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor and will mark the country’s first experience of travelling
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India is expected to achieve a significant milestone in its semiconductor ambitions, with four semiconductor manufacturing facilities set to become operational by December 2026. Speaking about the country’s progress in chip manufacturing, Vaishnaw said the projects are progressing as planned and
Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, has highlighted India’s growing success in electronics manufacturing, semiconductor development, AI adoption, railway modernisation, and infrastructure expansion. According to Vaishnaw, several sectors are now delivering results under the government’s push for manufacturing
India is taking a fresh look at its digital governance framework as the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) begins to challenge existing technology regulations. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw further added that the AI era demands a new rulebook. He reiterated that
India’s semiconductor push is set to gather pace with the country’s third chip manufacturing plant expected to begin operations in July, while a fourth facility is likely to be ready by November or December, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister. The announcement for