Government of India Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is a standalone Indian government agency responsible for developing and implementing policies for the electronics and IT sectors. Its mission focuses on promoting digital governance, inclusive growth of electronics and IT industries, enhancing India’s role in internet governance, developing human resources, promoting R&D, and ensuring cybersecurity. MeitY’s objectives include providing e-government infrastructure, promoting electronics manufacturing, implementing R&D frameworks, supporting e-learning, securing cyberspace, promoting inclusive growth through ICT, advancing India Stack, and strengthening India’s position in global internet governance. Its functions encompass IT policy matters, digital transaction promotion, e-governance assistance, IT education, cyber laws administration, semiconductor manufacturing, international IT cooperation, bridging the digital divide, standardization, and overseeing organizations like NIC and UIDAI.