Established in 1967, DIID is headed by Additional Director General.
DIID has the following roles and responsiilitites :-
- Formulating the overarching framework for digital transformation of the MoSPI, including the plan for modernization of IT architecture.
- Providing technical inputs I advice to various divisions on hardware, software and technology stack specifications and also in conceptualizing and planning of projects of divisions, as needed.
- Coordination with other divisions on digital initiatives, as needed.
- Guidelines and policy input on cyber security and related issues.
- Design, Development, Updation and Maintenance of the Ministry's website.
- Maintenance and Updation of e-Sankhyiki Portal & CPI Portal.
- Dissemination of Microdata of the Surveys and Census conducted by the Ministry.
- Implementation of Data Innovation-Lab (DI Lab) Component of the Capacity Development Scheme .
- Facilitating NIC Cloud Services for hosting and maintenance of the applications/ portals of the Ministry and Delegated Administrator for the creation and updation of official E-mail ID of all officers/ officials of Ministry.
- Publication of Compendium of Datasets/ Registries of various organizations including Ministries/ departments.
