# Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Type: government

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/ministry-of-electronics-and-information-technology-meity
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## Timeline

- **2026-06-30**: 11th anniversary milestone announcement — MeitY Secretary S Krishnan outlines the next phase focusing on AI, semiconductors, quantum tech, and domestic manufacturing, citing connectivity and DPI achievements as the foundation.
- **2026-06-30**: Infrastructure milestones achieved — India reaches 102.86 crore internet connections, 99.56 crore broadband subscribers, 5G covers 99.9% districts, and data costs settle at Rs 8-10 per GB.
- **2026-06-30**: UPI transaction scale confirmed — UPI crosses 24,162 crore annual transactions, valued at Rs 314 lakh crore, with 75 crore daily transactions, cementing its global leadership.
- **2015-07-01**: Digital India programme launched — The government flagships its digital transformation programme with a vision to connect every citizen.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### India’s $1T chip push to reshape supply chains as 5G hits 99.9% districts
2026-07-06 10:26:43 · Sentiment: Strongly positive · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 7

India’s digital transformation, with near-universal 5G and affordable data, is set to underpin the country’s emergence as a global semiconductor and electronics manufacturing hub, with profound implications for international supply chain strategies.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-chain-india-chip-push

### 18B transactions and counting: India’s DPI overhaul to streamline supply chain data flows
2026-06-20 12:32:19 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

India’s move to AI-driven, interoperable public systems will unify logistics data across government platforms. Supply chain operators stand to gain from faster clearances, verified identities, and predictive resource planning, reducing delays and costs.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/india-dpi-supply-chain-intelligent-infrastructure

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