India, March 7 -- At the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave 2025, Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, received the IT Person of the Year Award, for his contributions to India's digital growth and technology-driven transformation. In his acceptance speech, he reflected on India's journey in the technology sector, emphasizing the country's growing role in semiconductor manufacturing and artificial intelligence.

Expressing his gratitude for the recognition, Vaishnaw acknowledged the transformative changes India has undergone since 2014. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for providing the necessary confidence, resources, and direction to build homegrown technology solut...