Indian Coast Guard signs MoU with NeGD to integrate DigiLocker
The Indian Coast Guard and the National e-Governance Division of MeitY signed an MoU on 27 October 2025 at ICG Headquarters, New Delhi, to integrate DigiLocker for issuing and verifying service records.
Summary
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed an MoU on 27 October 2025 at ICG Headquarters, New Delhi, to integrate DigiLocker into the ICG's administrative framework. It was signed by NeGD President and CEO Nand Kumarum and IG Jyotindra Singh, Deputy Director General (HRD). ICG record offices and units will issue digitally signed, verifiable records such as service records, training and experience certificates through DigiLocker, and candidates' academic documents will be verified digitally during recruitment.
Key facts
- Signed
- 27 Oct 2025, ICG Headquarters, New Delhi
- Parties
- Indian Coast Guard and NeGD (MeitY)
- Signatories
- Nand Kumarum (NeGD) and IG Jyotindra Singh, DDG (HRD)
- Purpose
- DigiLocker issuance/verification of service records, certificates; digital recruitment verification
Practice MCQs 2 questions
With which body did the Indian Coast Guard sign an MoU on 27 October 2025 to integrate DigiLocker?
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Correct answer: B — National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
PIB: the MoU was signed between the ICG and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY.
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), which partnered with the Indian Coast Guard for DigiLocker integration, functions under which ministry?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
PIB: NeGD is under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).