MeitY

MeitY is the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Indian government agency responsible for formulating policies and promoting the growth of the electronics, IT, and semiconductor sectors in the country.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news for overseeing the expansion of India's semiconductor ecosystem, regulating Big Tech platforms like Meta, and managing digital skills programs.

Latest on MeitY

• India's semiconductor ecosystem set for expansion, 5-6 projects may go live by 2026-end: MeitY Secy S Krishnan
• Over 34 lakh candidates register on FutureSkills PRIME; 86%+ from Tier 2, 3 cities: MeitY
• MeitY asks Meta to revamp algorithms, curb deepfakes and illegal content on platforms: Government sources
• Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's video
• Meta to appear before govt to explain Facebook glitch within 7-10 days: MeitY Secy
• Meta Tightens Safeguards For PM Modi, Other Prominent Accounts After MeitY Summons
• the Centre summoned a top Meta executive over the temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook
• MeitY on July 4 issued a notice ordering Instagram to disable all ads and content promoting and facilitating access to CSEAM

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