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Bhashini — India’s Multilingual AI Platform Last updated: April 2026 What is Bhashini? Bhashini (भाषिणी) — officially BHASHa INterface for India — is India’s national multilingual AI platform developed under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It aims to transcend language barriers, ensuring every citizen can access digital services in their own language. Key Facts Launch: 2022 (National Language Translation Mission) Ministry: MeitY (Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology) Implementing Agency: Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) Daily Inferences: 15+ million1 Total Inferences: 6+ billion1 Languages Supported: 22+ Indian languages2 Bhashini Structure Services Offered Service Description Translation Real-time text translation between languages Transliteration Convert text between different scripts Text-to-Speech (TTS) Convert text to audio in multiple languages Speech-to-Text (STT) Convert voice to text Language Detection Identify language from input text Languages Covered Schedule I Languages (22): ...

UMANG — Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance: Complete 101 Guide Last updated: March 2026 What is UMANG? UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance) is India’s flagship mobile platform that provides a single-window access to over 2,400 government services across central, state, and local government bodies. Launched in November 2017 under the Digital India initiative, UMANG consolidates services from multiple government departments into one unified mobile application. Key Facts Launch: November 2017 Services: 2,400+ e-Governance services1 Registered Users: 10.51+ crore (10.51 million)1 Departments: 209+ government departments2 Developed by: National e-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY3 States/UTs: 32 states and union territories3 UMANG Architecture Layered Structure Layer Function L1 - Frontend Mobile App (iOS/Android), Web Portal L2 - Integration API Gateway, Service Aggregation Layer L3 - Authentication Aadhaar, Mobile OTP, DigiLocker integration L4 - Backend Government department systems integration L5 - Data Citizen profile, service history L6 - Security Encryption, SSL, secure session management L7 - Governance Monitoring, analytics, grievance handling Services Available on UMANG By Category Category Services Identity Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID verification Finance EPFO, NPS, Income Tax, Banking services Healthcare Ayushman Bharat, CoWIN, e-Sanjeevani Education CBSE results, university admissions, scholarships Transport Driving License, Vehicle Registration (Vahan) Utilities Electricity bills, gas bookings, water taxes Agriculture Land records, crop insurance, PM-KISAN Employment Job portals, skill development, ESIC Key Services EPFO Services ...

CERT-In — India’s Cybersecurity Guardian What is CERT-In? CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) is the national cybersecurity agency under MeitY. It coordinates responses to cybersecurity incidents, issues advisories, and protects India’s digital infrastructure. Functions Incident Response Cyber Incident Reporting: For attacks on Indian entities Rapid Response: Contain and mitigate threats Forensic Analysis: Investigate attacks International Coordination: With global CERTs Advisory & Guidelines Vulnerability Disclosures: Security alerts Best Practices: For organizations Compliance Requirements: Mandatory reporting Powers (Updated 2022 Directions) Directives 6-Hour Reporting: Incidents must be reported within 6 hours Log Retention: 180-day mandatory log storage KYC Sync: Customer details synchronization VPN Provider Data: 5-year retention Enforcement Penalty: Up to ₹1 crore for non-compliance Imprisonment: Up to 3 years for certain offenses IP Blocking: Can order blocking of malicious sites Incident Categories Reportable Incidents Malicious Code: Virus, ransomware, trojans Unauthorized Access: Hacking attempts Data Breach: Leaks of sensitive information DDoS Attacks: Service disruptions Phishing: Fraudulent emails/websites Identity Theft: Impersonation What to Report Government systems compromised Financial sector attacks Healthcare data breaches Telecom network incidents Critical infrastructure attacks Reporting Process How to Report Portal: https://www.cert-in.org.in Email: incidents@cert-in.org.in Phone: +91-1800-11-4649 (Toll-free) Format: Incident report template available Information Required Incident description Date/time of detection Systems affected Impact assessment Preliminary mitigation taken Services For Organizations Vulnerability Assessment: Scanning services Penetration Testing: Security testing Incident Response: 24/7 support Forensic Services: Evidence preservation For Citizens Advisories: Public alerts Malware Removal: Tools and guides Awareness: Cybersecurity tips Recent Initiatives Cyber Swachhta Kendra Botnet Cleaning: Free malware removal DNS Sanitization: Clean internet access Mobile Security: Android/iOS tools Cyber Surakshit Bharat Awareness Programs: For enterprises CISO Training: Security officer certification Best Practices: Guidelines Statistics (2024) Incidents Handled: 14+ lakh Breaches Reported: 200% increase Critical Infrastructure: 500+ protected Advisories Issued: 500+ Compliance for Organizations Mandatory Requirements Incident Reporting: 6 hours Log Retention: 180 days Synchronization: Customer data KYC Designated Officer: CISO appointment Sectors Affected Finance: Banks, NBFCs, insurance Healthcare: Hospitals, diagnostic labs Telecom: ISPs, operators Government: All ministries How Citizens Can Help Personal Security Update Software: Patch vulnerabilities Strong Passwords: Unique, complex Two-Factor Auth: Enable where possible Phishing Awareness: Don’t click suspicious links Reporting Cybercrime National Portal: https://cybercrime.gov.in State Police: Local cyber cell CERT-In: For critical infrastructure Prime References CERT-In Official - Main portal Incident Reporting - Report portal Cyber Swachhta - Cleaning tools MeitY - Parent ministry This 101 guide is part of DPIWatch’s citizen education initiative. Last updated: March 2026. ...

MeitY — Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology What is MeitY? MeitY (Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology) is the central government ministry driving India’s digital transformation. Established in 2014 (from DeitY), it oversees the ₹1 lakh crore Digital India programme and all things tech in government. Key Responsibilities Policy & Regulation IT Laws: Information Technology Act, 2000 Software Policies: Electronics manufacturing, semiconductors Data Governance: DPDP Act implementation Cybersecurity: National CERT-In direction Digital India Programme BHIM: UPI app development DigiLocker: Document storage platform e-Governance: Government service digitization Startup India: Tech ecosystem support Major Initiatives Digital Infrastructure UMANG: Unified mobile app for government services API Setu: Open API platform GeM: Government e-Marketplace DIAL: Digital India Application Layer Digital Services e-Hospital: Online hospital management DigiShaale: Digital schools e-Pathshala: Educational resources Jan Dhan: Financial inclusion Regulatory Bodies Under MeitY CERT-In Function: Cybersecurity incident response Powers: Directions for reporting, compliance Reports: Vulnerability disclosures MeitY Bodies STQC: Standardization, Testing & Quality Certification NIELIT: Technical education C-DAC: R&D in emerging technologies Policy Framework Recent Regulations (2024) Data Protection: DPDP Act implementation Intermediary Rules: Social media compliance AI Guidelines: R&D framework Semiconductor Mission: $10B incentive scheme IT Act 2000 (Amended) Digital Signatures: Legal recognition Cyber Crimes: Offenses and penalties Intermediate Liability: Platform responsibility Aadhaar: Legal framework for UIDAI Budget & Spending Digital India Allocation 2024-25: ₹1.2 lakh crore 2023-24: ₹95,000 crore 2022-23: ₹78,000 crore Key Sectors Rural Broadband: BharatNet (₹60,000 crore) Skill Development: ₹3,000 crore Startups: ₹5,000 crore corpus Semiconductors: $10B over 6 years Impact on Citizens Services Access UMANG: 1700+ services DigiLocker: 6 billion+ documents BHAM: Healthcare integration Employment IT Exports: $200+ billion (2024) Direct Jobs: 5 million+ Startup Ecosystem: 100+ unicorns Grievance Redressal For Digital Services Digital India Portal: grievances digitalindia.gov.in CPGRAMS: For all government services MeitY Helpline: For technical issues For Data Protection DPDP Board: Data privacy complaints CERT-In: Cybercrime reporting Key Officials & Structure Leadership Cabinet Minister: Ministry of Electronics & IT Minister of State: Additional charge Secretary: Administrative head Departments DeitY: Electronics manufacturing MeITY: IT and services STQC: Quality certification Prime References MeitY Official - Main portal Digital India - Programme details UMANG - Mobile services DigiLocker - Document service This 101 guide is part of DPIWatch’s citizen education initiative. Last updated: March 2026. ...