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NeGD Signs MoU with IPA to Boost Digital Transformation in India's Maritime Sector.

National | Dated: 01 Jan 2025

On December 24, 2024, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), based in New Delhi (Delhi) and operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Ports Association (IPA), also headquartered in New Delhi, to accelerate digital adoption in India's maritime sector.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The MoU was signed by Nand Kumarum, President and CEO of NeGD, and Vikas Narwal, Managing Director (MD) of IPA.
  • - The collaboration aims to modernize India's ports by combining NeGD's technological expertise with IPA's maritime insights, leveraging real-time data, advanced analytics, and system integration to address outdated systems, improving efficiency and competitiveness.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) NeGD was established in 2009 under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and operates as an independent business unit of the Digital India Corporation (DIC).
  • (ii) IPA was founded in 1966 under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and operates under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, which organization signed an MoU with the Indian Ports Association (IPA) to boost digital transformation in India's maritime sector?

Correct Answer: NeGD

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