Shri I.P.S. Sethi steps in as the 17th Director General of the National Informatics Centre Shri I.P.S. Sethi has been appointed as the new Director General of NIC, a pivotal organization at the forefront of the Government of India’s digital transformation efforts. Bringing extensive experience and a dedicated focus on enhancing digital governance and cybersecurity, his leadership marks a renewed commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital domain. Upon assuming office, Shri I.P.S. Sethi met with Hon’ble Union Minister of Electronics and IT (E&IT), Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, underscoring their shared vision for advancing digital governance and fortifying the nation’s digital infrastructure. In a similar vein, his meeting with Hon’ble Minister of State for E&IT, Shri Jitin Prasada, reaffirmed their mutual commitment to fostering a resilient and inclusive digital ecosystem. He also met Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, highlighting a shared commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and governance. With a proven track record and a clear vision to deliver digital platforms for whole of Government, Shri IPS Sethi is poised to guide NIC in its mission to deliver efficient, secure, and citizen-centric digital services, ensuring its continued role as a cornerstone of India’s digital ecosystem. Before becoming Director General, Shri Sethi served as Deputy Director General at NIC, leading transformative digital initiatives. He spearheaded the PRAYAS Dashboard for the Prime Minister’s Office, integrating 186 key schemes of Government with performance metrics, and the Digital Payment Dashboard, enabling real-time monitoring of cashless transactions across 110 banks post-demonetization. He also developed the eTaal portal, tracking about 4400 e-Services, and the DARPAN Dashboard, a real-time performance monitoring tool for central ministries and states. His innovations include CollabFiles, a secure collaboration platform, and contributions to the ePassport project, secure Gov.in Intranet, Cooperative Core Banking Solution (CCBS), and international ICT projects like Lao PDR–India. As Managing Director of NICSI, Shri Sethi championed transparency and efficiency through technology. Now as Director General, he envisions NIC driving a digitally empowered nation, setting new standards in innovation, collaboration, and citizen-centric services, solidifying its role in India’s digital journey.