Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

MeitY stated that it took "serious note" of the security scare related to eMudhra, which led Google, Apple to take action.

In India, Fibre Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) is already being demonstrated over long terrestrial distances, including a reported 1,000 km quantum-secure network earlier in 2026 under the National Quantum Mission.

Giving data centres the same priority as highways, railroads, and electricity grids by designating them as important infrastructure was the most significant decision of the govt

New rules mandate security testing, source code scrutiny, and trusted components, while audits expose gaps in fragmented networks, showing how unregulated CCTV systems and compromised devices can create serious vulnerabilities in national security infrastructure.