MeitY Unveils DEPA Framework to Securely Propel India's AI Ambitions

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) today announced the launch of a new Digital Enterprise Protection Architecture (DEPA) framework designed to secure India’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem. The framework outlines a set of security protocols and best practices that will help AI developers and enterprises safeguard data, models and infrastructure. By integrating robust safeguards, the initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of AI technologies while mitigating cyber‑risk. MeitY expects the DEPA framework to become a foundational tool for stakeholders across government, academia and industry as they push India’s AI ambitions forward.