Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC) for AI Governance Support

Exam-focused facts from the 21 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has constituted the Technology and Policy Expert Committee (TPEC).
The TPEC is an advisory body designed to provide specialised technical, policy, and strategic expertise to the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG).
The TPEC is chaired by the Secretary of MeitY.
The committee comprises experts from academic research, the technology industry, and digital policy.
The TPEC will provide expert inputs on policy design, regulatory measures, and India's engagements in AI governance across global forums.
The AIGEG is responsible for setting the strategic direction and coordinating policy across the government.