Govt Migrates 12.68 Lakh Emails to Zoho Mail; Jitin Prasada Assures Data Control

• Indian government shifted approximately 12.68 lakh email accounts, including 7.45 lakh central government employees, to Zoho Mail.
• MeitY State Minister Jitin Prasad announced the move, confirming the government retains ownership of all data and intellectual property.
• Zoho was chosen as the Master System Integrator (MSI) via NIC to provide a robust cloud-based email solution for government employees.
• The transition aims for professional system upgrades, seamless migration, integration of modern office tools, and enhanced security features.
• NIC will maintain crucial controls, including domain management, data policy, monitoring, and admin-level access for all government accounts.

Why It Matters: India's government moves 1.2M emails to Zoho Mail, boosting security and control.