Amit Shah Switches to Zoho Mail, Joins Centre's 'Digital Swadeshi' Push

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced his switch to Zoho Mail for official email communication on October 8.
• This move aligns with the government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, promoting homegrown digital tools and reducing reliance on foreign software.
• The Ministry of Education (MoE) recently directed officials to use Zoho Office Suite, emphasizing 'Strengthening Digital Sovereignty under Swadeshi Movement'.
• Zoho Office Suite, developed by Sridhar Vembu-led Zoho Corporation, includes Zoho Writer, Zoho Sheet, Zoho Show, and Zoho WorkDrive.
• Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also transitioned to Zoho's productivity software in September 2025, further signaling a policy-level endorsement of 'Digital Swadeshi'.