Delhi Delhi. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology took several initiatives in 2024, including updated regulations for CCTV cameras under the Comprehensive Regulatory Order (CRO) and steps to strengthen cyber security. A ministry release said 138.34 crore Aadhaar numbers have been generated so far and Diksha is the world's largest education platform, empowering millions of people with 556.37 crore learning sessions. It said 67 million Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) numbers have been created, and 1,803 institutions and 637 districts have been linked under the National Knowledge Network.

UMANG is empowering 7.12 crore users with access to over 2,000 government services from 207 departments of Central and State Governments across 32 states. There are 5.84 lakh operational CSCs, with 4.63 lakh at the Gram Panchayat level, bridging the digital divide in rural India by providing over 800 government services. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) updated the rules for CCTV cameras under the Comprehensive Regulatory Order (CRO) in October this year. According to the ministry, all CCTV cameras manufactured or sold in India are now required to comply with stringent security standards covering physical security, access control, network encryption and penetration testing. The policy aims to strengthen the quality and cyber-security of surveillance systems across the country, thereby ensuring better security for citizens.

Under Section 79A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the Central Government empowered 15 forensic laboratories to act as examiners of electronic evidence. MeitY has appointed the Directorate of Standardization Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) to assess and evaluate laboratories seeking notification under this provision. The initiative supports courts and other authorities by providing expert opinion on electronic evidence, and more laboratories are currently undergoing notification.

MeitY has enhanced its regional outreach efforts to strengthen cyber-security capabilities and promote digital governance. Cyber ​​Secure India Initiative organized the 43rd CISO Deep-Dive Training Program and Workshops in New Delhi and Kerala, training over 350 executives to deal with cyber threats and enhance resilience. These programs aim to equip IT executives with the tools to effectively mitigate risks.