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Updated: June 22, 2025 07:44
News Summary: India is celebrating 20 years of the National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) today, and the organization looks back on its crucial role in shaping the nation's digital journey—from enabling UPI payments at local kirana shops to driving smart classrooms in rural villages. NIXI's strong infrastructure has ably enabled India's digital ascent, delivering speed, security, and resilience in a growingly connected world.
Milestone Moments:
NIXI was incorporated on 19 June 2003 under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
It currently operates 77 Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) in India
These IXPs ensure domestic internet traffic stays within the country, reducing latency and enhancing security
Impact Highlights:
Daily Digital Convenience:
UPI payments, e-commerce, and online banking are made easy with faster and secure internet
Even rural shoppers and small traders utilize electronic transactions
Education Without Borders
NIXI's network enabled online learning among students in far-flung areas during the pandemic
Access to course material, virtual classrooms, and virtual exams was provided across geographies
Healthcare and Governance
Telemedicine flourished in lockdowns, allowing doctors to treat patients virtually
e-Governance portals assisted citizens in accessing documents and services without going to government offices
Strategic Contributions
NIXI's IRINN division is leading the charge for India's transition to IPv6, preparing India for the future of smart things and AI
It enables domain registrations in Indian languages, promoting digital inclusion through .IN and .भारत
The firm is also building AI-driven traffic routing and expanding IXPs to disaster and underserved regions
Vision Forward:
NIXI will build stronger and smarter networks to support emerging technologies like 5G, quantum computing, and cloud infrastructure
Its plan is more engagement with international internet governance organizations and a vernacular internet connectivity project
Sources: India This Week, OpenGov Asia, DD India, BusinessWorld
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