IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and MoS Jitin Prasada face tall task of steering crucial tech regulations

The newly appointed Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Minister of State Jitin Prasada, face the task of steering regulations to adapt to India's evolving tech landscape. \r

Key regulations awaiting attention include the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, Digital India Bill, and regulations on deepfake and AI. Additionally, the government aims to boost electronics manufacturing with a $10 billion semiconductor package and targets $300 billion worth of electronics production by 2025-26. \r

The Digital India Bill, expected to impact Big Tech, may remove the safe harbour clause and introduce safeguards against AI algorithms. The Digital Competition Bill aims to curb anti-competitive practices, while the e-commerce policy emphasizes fair competition and consumer protection. \r

The ministers must navigate these regulations to foster innovation and growth in India's tech sector.