India's Digital Sovereignty: Government Ministries and States Switch to Indigenous Zoho Mail Platform

Oct 26, 2025 12:45 am CST

The Indian government is transitioning from NIC to Chennai-based Zoho Mail for its official communications, with central ministries already migrated and state governments following suit. This strategic move towards digital independence enhances cybersecurity while supporting indigenous technology, as Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals the comprehensive evaluation process that led to selecting Zoho's secure, made-in-India solution over international alternatives.