NEW DELHI, NOVEMBER 16:
The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) organized a highly insightful session on Digital Governance and Cybersecurity, featuring Sh. Vinay Thakur, Special Director General of BISAG-N, MeitY, and former Managing Director of NICSI. Widely regarded as a national expert in digital transformation, he delivered an in-depth talk covering solution architecture, cloud deployment, cybersecurity, and the emerging field of Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC).
India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Highlighted
The session began with a warm welcome from Shri Gyaneshwar Kumar Singh, Director General & CEO of IICA. He stressed the importance of future-ready digital skills and secure technologies for driving India’s socio-economic development.
In his address, Sh. Vinay Thakur highlighted the scale, expansion, and global recognition of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). He explained how India’s DPI is among the most advanced in the world and has fundamentally transformed governance and public service delivery.
He listed key initiatives that have reshaped citizen services and digital empowerment, including:
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Aadhaar
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Unified Payments Interface (UPI)
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DigiLocker
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BharatNet
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Co-WIN
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UMANG
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MeghRaj Cloud
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GIS platforms of BISAG-N
According to him, these platforms are a direct outcome of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India vision, which aims to create a digitally empowered society and a strong knowledge economy.
Technology as a Catalyst for Inclusion and Transparency
Sh. Thakur emphasized that technology is not just a tool but a powerful force for social inclusion, transparency, and economic acceleration.
He added that Digital India is no longer just a programme but a transformational movement that bridges urban–rural divides and provides universal access to services.
Growing Need for Robust Cybersecurity
A significant part of the session focused on cybersecurity. Sh. Thakur highlighted:
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Rising cyber threats
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Increasing AI-enabled cyberattacks
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Importance of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act
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Urgency of adopting Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
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Need for indigenous cybersecurity solutions to ensure digital sovereignty
He warned that as India’s digital footprint expands, the nation must strengthen its cybersecurity frameworks to protect citizens, businesses, and government systems.
Interactive Discussions with Future Leaders
The programme saw enthusiastic participation from faculty members and students. The interactive Q&A session allowed participants to explore issues related to:
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Digital governance
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Data protection
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Cloud security
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Emerging technologies
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National cybersecurity strategies
Participants shared their perspectives and gained deeper insights into India’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Session Concludes with Vote of Thanks
The event concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to Sh. Vinay Thakur for his visionary insights. IICA reaffirmed its commitment to hosting such meaningful interactions that help shape the understanding and skills of future leaders in governance, technology, and cybersecurity.
