NIXI launches 4 digital platforms to strengthen India's internet ecosystem on 23rd Foundation Day
New Delhi, June 19
The National Internet Exchange of India on Friday launched four new digital platforms, including an AI-powered WHOIS screening system, as it marked its 23rd Foundation Day, aiming to strengthen India's internet infrastructure, improve transparency and enhance domain security.
The new initiatives - the IX Portal, myIRINN Portal, Auction Portal and AI-Powered WHOIS Screening Platform - were launched by Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NIXI Chairman S Krishnan.
According to NIXI, the portals are designed to "enhance user experience, improve operational efficiency, bring transparency and strengthen monitoring and verification processes across India's internet ecosystem."
The organisation said the AI-powered WHOIS screening platform will help improve domain name security by detecting suspicious websites and strengthening India's domain ecosystem.
Speaking at the event, S Krishnan said the focus must remain on building a secure and reliable internet ecosystem as digital technologies become increasingly embedded in everyday life.
"As digital technologies become deeply integrated into our daily lives, building trust, resilience and security across the Internet ecosystem becomes increasingly important. NIXI has played a vital role in strengthening India's Internet infrastructure while enabling greater participation in global Internet governance discussions," he said.
"Together, we must continue working towards an Internet that is safe, reliable and accessible for all," Krishnan added.
The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, members of the internet community, academia and technology experts to discuss the future of India's digital growth and internet-led development.
Highlighting India's growing role in global internet governance, ICANN Vice President for Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director for Asia Pacific Samiran Gupta said, "As India's digital ecosystem continues to expand, it is important that we strengthen our participation in global Internet governance and standards discussions."
He added that initiatives such as the NIXI Fellowship Programme are helping develop future internet leaders and said NIXI has "played a significant role in advancing India's digital journey."
MeitY Joint Secretary Sushil Pal said programmes supporting participation in international internet forums are helping build "the next generation of Internet leaders who will shape a secure, inclusive and resilient digital future."
NIXI CEO Devesh Tyagi said the next phase of internet growth in India will be driven by "trust, innovation, and making sure people from every part of the country can take part."
"Going forward, it's not only about getting people online. It's about giving citizens, businesses, startups, and institutions real chances to grow in a digital-first world," he said.
NIXI said it currently manages more than 39 lakh domain names, operates 79 Internet Exchange Points across the country and supports domain registrations in 22 Indian languages. The organisation added that India's IPv6 adoption has reached about 78.34 per cent, making it one of the global leaders in the transition to the next-generation internet protocol.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While I appreciate the new platforms, I hope they also focus on making these services accessible in more regional languages. Only 22 Indian languages for domain registration is good but we have so many more dialects. Digital inclusion should mean everyone, not just English or major language speakers.
Interesting to see ICANN's involvement. India's role in global internet governance is definitely growing. The fellowship program for future internet leaders sounds promising. Hope they include perspectives from smaller towns and rural areas too.
NIXI has come a long way since inception. Managing 39 lakh domains and 79 IXPs is no small feat. But the real challenge is ensuring these AI tools don't create false positives and block legitimate websites. Need transparent algorithms. Still, overall positive step for India's digital infrastructure.
Finally some concrete action on internet security! As someone who works in cybersecurity, the AI-powered WHOIS screening is a game changer. Detecting suspicious domains early can prevent so many data breaches. Hope this sets a precedent for other countries to follow India's lead. 🇮🇳
Bureaucrats and techies talking about "trust" and "resilience" - meanwhile common people still face internet slowdowns and high data costs in rural areas. Hope these portals actually translate to better user experience for aam aadmi. Good initiative but execution matters more.
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