Key Points
- V.T.V. Ramana took charge as NIC Director General on 8 April 2026
- Predecessor Abhishek Singh moved to lead the National Testing Agency
- Ramana previously oversaw cybersecurity audits and data centre operations
V.T.V. Ramana on Wednesday assumed charge as Director General of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) following the transfer of Abhishek Singh to head the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The development which was expected for a week, marks a leadership transition at NIC, the government’s technology arm responsible for supporting e-governance initiatives and digital infrastructure across ministries and states.
Prior to formally assuming charge, Ramana had been handling several key operational and strategic areas within NIC, effectively functioning in a leadership role, sources familiar with the organisation said.
Ramana, a Scientist-G and Group Coordinator at NIC, has been overseeing a wide portfolio of technical domains. These include application security audit, cyber and information security audit group, command and control centre, data centre audit division and data centre, cloud infrastructure and services group.
His responsibilities have also covered network-related functions such as network core, network operation centre, network services group and Bhawans and network audit. In addition, he has been associated with NIC service desk operations and programmes linked to the National Knowledge Network and Digital India infrastructure.
Officials said his involvement across these domains positioned him at the centre of NIC’s operations, with oversight of core infrastructure and service delivery functions.
Ramana joined NIC in 1993 and has a career spanning more than 32 years within the organisation. Over this period, he has worked on several key projects related to government digital infrastructure and service delivery, according to internal details.
NIC, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, plays a central role in the government’s digital ecosystem, providing network connectivity, cloud services, cybersecurity frameworks and application development support to public sector institutions.
There was no official word on whether the current arrangement is interim or permanent.
Your Questions, Answered
Who is the new Director General of NIC?
V.T.V. Ramana, a Scientist-G officer, took charge as Director General of the National Informatics Centre on 8 April 2026. He previously led cybersecurity audits, data centre operations and cloud infrastructure services at NIC.
What happened to the previous NIC Director General Abhishek Singh?
Abhishek Singh moved from NIC to become Director General of the National Testing Agency, the body that conducts entrance examinations including NEET and JEE for millions of students annually.
What does NIC do?
NIC builds and maintains digital infrastructure for Central and State governments. It operates government portals, citizen service platforms and secure networks that Indians use for services like filing tax returns, checking pension status and accessing land records.
What was V.T.V. Ramana's role before becoming NIC Director General?
Ramana served as Group Coordinator overseeing application security audit, cybersecurity audit, data centre operations, network services and the National Knowledge Network project. He was also State Coordinator for Madhya Pradesh and Telangana.
