MeitY project fund for research work on Blockchain and Machine Learning Powered Unified Video Know Your Customer Framework has been granted to Dr. Ankit Gangwal (PI), Dr. Sudipta Banerjee (Co-PI), Dr. Anoop M. Namboodiri (Co-PI), and Dr. Kishore Kothapalli (Co-PI) by  MeitY, Government of India  from 2022 – 2024. It is a joint project with Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) Hyderabad and IIT Bhilai. Total budget sanctioned is Rs 23.72 Crore.

The mission of MeitY is to promote e-Governance for empowering citizens, promoting the inclusive and sustainable growth of the Electronics, IT & ITeS industries, enhancing India’s role in Internet Governance, adopting a multipronged approach that includes development of human resources, promoting R&D and innovation, enhancing efficiency through digital services and ensuring a secure cyberspace.