‘Abhilekh Patal', a search portal of the department of archives, was launched in March 2015 as a digital reference platform for historical records. The digitisation of historical records was launched to make the rich archival treasure accessible to scholars and users.
India’s digital transformation journey has been both ambitious and inclusive in scope. Among the various initiatives under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), the Common Services Centres (CSC) Scheme stands out as a significant intervention aimed at ensuring the last-mile delivery of digital services. Approved in 2006, the CSC Scheme was envisioned to cover all six lakh census villages through one lakh ICT-enabled service delivery outlets, bridging the vast gap between the government and rural citizens.
The Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS), launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in April 2020, is a significant policy lever under the National Policy on Electronics (NPE) 2019. India's electronics sector is likely to grow to USD 300 billion by 2026 (MeitY Vision Document, 2022), but 85–90% of electronic components continue to be imported, exposing severe risks to supply chain sovereignty, cost competitiveness, and strategic autonomy.
In consideration of its strategic importance, India launched its Semiconductor Mission (ISM) in December 2021 within the broader Semicon India Programme. With a budget allocation of more than ₹76,000 crore, this mission seeks to build a sustainable semiconductor design ecosystem within the nation. One of the key pillars of this is the Design Linked Incentive scheme, which is intended to promote indigenous capabilities, reduce import dependencies and make India technologically self sufficient.
After India joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) framework in 1995, the country's strategic response to the changing global intellectual property landscape was the Patent Facilitation Programme (PFP). Established by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the program operates through the Patent Facilitation Centre (PFC) at the Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC), marking a pivotal shift in India's approach to intellectual property rights (IPR) protection.
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research is a programme launched by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, to attract talented individuals who specialise in research in the science field. The main objective of this programme is to encourage students aged 10 to 27 years to pursue higher education in various science subjects through scholarships, fellowships, and awards for exceptional participants.
India's e-governance efforts and digital empowerment require significant technological advancement and innovation. The introduction of the GI Cloud Initiative, Meghraj, was one significant move made by the Indian government. In order to increase the administrative effectiveness of public service delivery, promote openness and transparency at all governmental levels, and speed up access to e-services