NICeMail service

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Context

The Union government recently issued the 2024 Email Policy, mandating government departments and agencies to use the National Informatics Centre’s (NIC) NICeMail service. The policy establishes job-specific email addresses for government roles, along with a name-based email address that remains with officials throughout their service.

About NICeMail (National Informatics Centre Email)

It is the official email service provided by India’s National Informatics Centre (NIC) for government officials and employees.
It is designed to offer secure, reliable and standardised email communication across government departments, ensuring data privacy and adherence to Indian cybersecurity protocols.
NICeMail servers are hosted within India, ensuring that government data stays within the country’s jurisdiction.

National Informatics Centre (NIC)

● It was established in 1976 to provide technology-driven solutions to the Central and State Governments.

● Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

● NIC has Centers of Excellence (CoE) in Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Application Security.

● NIC implements many nationwide eGovernance projects, including PFMS, eHospital, Vahan, Sarathi, eOffice, ePrisons etc.