Government of India is planning to have Chief Information Officers (CIOs) in at least 10 key ministries to supervise the implementation of Digital India programme. Besides, a Digital India Advisory Group (DIAG) would also be created, which will b e headed by Minister of Communications and IT. These CIOs will be nodal officers at key ministries to ensure smooth implementation of Prime Minister over Rs 1 lakh crore 'Digital India' programme.
The key role of these CIOs will be planning, organizing and directing the efficient use of information and communication technology while managing the Digital India programme. The CIOs will not be managing desktops, laptops, smart phones or servers of a particular ministry but will be focused on the Mission Mode Projects under the Digital India programme.