North News
New Delhi, January 7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s commitment to citizen-centric governance while endorsing the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025. Modi responded to a social media post by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, stating that the proposed rules aim to protect personal data while fostering growth and inclusivity.
“Union Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw explains how the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, prioritizes India’s commitment to citizen-centric governance,” Modi wrote, highlighting the initiative’s dual focus on security and progress.
Vaishnaw, in his post and accompanying write-up for an English daily, underscored the rules’ significance, describing them as a testament to India’s leadership in shaping global data governance standards. The draft rules aim to ensure robust data protection mechanisms while enabling innovation and inclusivity in the digital economy.
The Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, are part of the government’s broader digital transformation agenda, which seeks to balance individual privacy rights with the dynamic needs of a growing digital economy.
