MeitY Cloud Service Provider Empanelment

Overview

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, operates a comprehensive empanelment program for cloud service providers. This certification framework ensures that cloud platforms meet rigorous security, data sovereignty, and compliance requirements necessary for serving Indian government organizations, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and regulated enterprises.

Delphi Cloud's MeitY Empanelment

Delphi Cloud has successfully achieved empanelment under MeitY's cloud services framework, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards of cloud infrastructure security and governance for India's digital transformation initiatives.

Key Compliance Areas

• Data Sovereignty & Localization: All customer data is stored exclusively within Indian territory across our data centers in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bangalore. We maintain strict controls preventing unauthorized cross-border data transfer.
• Security Architecture: Implementation of comprehensive security controls aligned with STQC (Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification) guidelines, including multi-layered defense mechanisms, encryption at rest and in transit, and continuous security monitoring.
• Government Cloud Readiness: Infrastructure and processes designed to meet the specific requirements of central and state government departments, including dedicated support for GI Cloud (Government of India Cloud) initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adherence to Indian IT Act 2000, CERT-In directives, and emerging data protection regulations including readiness for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023.

STQC Audit & Certification Process

Our MeitY empanelment was achieved through rigorous evaluation by the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate, which assessed:

• Physical and logical security controls
• Data center infrastructure and redundancy
• Business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities
• Access control and identity management systems
• Audit logging and monitoring mechanisms
• Incident response and security operations

Benefits for Government & Enterprise Clients

MeitY-empanelled status provides several advantages for our customers:

• Eligibility for government procurement under GFR (General Financial Rules) guidelines
• Accelerated onboarding for PSUs and government departments
• Confidence in regulatory compliance and data protection standards
• Support for Digital India and cloud-first policy initiatives

Continuous Compliance

MeitY empanelment requires ongoing compliance verification. Delphi Cloud maintains continuous adherence through:

• Regular security audits and assessments
• Quarterly compliance reporting to STQC
• Immediate incident reporting as per CERT-In guidelines
• Participation in government cybersecurity initiatives

Learn More

For detailed information about our MeitY empanelment status, STQC audit reports, or to discuss your government cloud requirements, please contact our compliance team or visit our security and compliance page.