Science TechnologyTuesday, 21 April 2026·The Hindu
MeitY sets up TPEC for rules-based AI governance in India
MeitY constituted the Technology and Policy Expert Committee on April 18, 2026, to support a rules-based AI governance framework.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On April 18, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and IT constituted the Technology and Policy Expert Committee in New Delhi to support a rules-based framework for Artificial Intelligence governance in India.
Key specifics
- TPEC is a standing advisory group for the AI Governance and Economic Group.
- The panel is chaired by the Secretary of MeitY.
- Members include experts from IIT Madras, IIT Gandhinagar, Nasscom, DSCI, and MAIT.
- Its mandate includes identifying regulatory gaps and technical risks in AI systems.
- It also tracks global policy developments for India’s diplomatic positioning.
Exam lens
Question type: AI governance and institutional bodies. TNPSC may ask the full form of TPEC, the ministry involved, and the role of the committee in policy framing.