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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
Branch of Government of India
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Ministry overview
Formed5 July 2016
Preceding Ministry
  • Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
JurisdictionGovernment of India
HeadquartersSanchar Bhawan
New Delhi
28°37′18″N 77°12′50″E / 28.62167°N 77.21389°E / 28.62167; 77.21389
Annual budget₹16,549 crore (US$2.2 billion) (2023-24 est.)[1]
Ministers responsible
  • Ashwini Vaishnaw, Cabinet Minister
  • Jitin Prasada, Minister of State[2]
Ministry executive
  • S Krishnan IAS, Electronics and Information Technology Secretary
Websitemeity.gov.in
एमईआईटीवाई.सरकार.भारत

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is a part of the Government of India that looks after matters related to information technology and electronics. It became a separate ministry on 19 July 2016 after being split from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. MeitY is responsible for creating and managing policies related to digital services, IT development, and electronic systems. One of its supported initiatives is the "Northeast Heritage" website, which shares information about the northeastern region of India. This platform is available in multiple languages, including Assamese, Meitei (Manipuri), Bodo, Khasi, Mizo, Hindi, and English.

References

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  1. ↑ "Budget data" (PDF). www.indiabudget.gov.in. 2021.
  2. ↑ "Who's who | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India". Meity.gov.in.
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