This page provides the policies applicable to the Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
1. Copyright Policy
Material featured on this website may be reproduced free of charge after taking proper permission from the competent authority. The material must be reproduced accurately and must not be used in a derogatory or misleading context. The source must be clearly acknowledged wherever the material is published or issued to others. This permission does not extend to material identified as the copyright of a third party, and authorisation to reproduce such material must be obtained from the copyright holders concerned.
Logos, emblems and trademarks displayed on this website are the property of their respective owners and may not be used without permission.
2. Hyperlinking Policy
Links to external websites. This website links to other websites for the convenience of users. The portal owner is not responsible for the content, availability or privacy practices of linked websites, and a link does not imply endorsement. Users should read the policies of the linked website. Links to external websites are marked and open in a new tab. Links are checked periodically and broken links are fixed or removed.
Links to this website. You are free to link to this website. Prior permission is not required for linking to the home page or public pages. We do not permit our pages to be loaded into frames on your site, and the pages must open in a new browser window.
3. Privacy Policy
Browsing the public pages of this website does not require you to give personal information. When you register, log in, submit a form or send feedback, we may collect details such as your name, email address, mobile number, organisation details and the information you enter in the form. Technical data such as IP address, browser type and access time is recorded in server logs for security and troubleshooting.
The information is used only to provide the requested service, to verify identity, to respond to queries and to keep the portal secure. Personal information is not sold or rented. It is shared only with authorised government agencies where required by law or for delivering the service. Information is kept only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, or as required by applicable law and records-management rules, and reasonable technical and organisational safeguards are used to protect it from unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.
Essential cookies are used to run the website. Optional cookies for analytics are used only if you accept them in the cookie banner, and you can change your choice at any time. You may ask to access or correct the personal information you have submitted, subject to applicable law. For privacy-related queries, write to the Web Information Manager through the Contact Us page.
4. Security Policy
Access to administrative functions is restricted to authorised users and protected by authentication and role-based access control. Software, frameworks and servers are kept updated with security patches, and the website undergoes security audit and vulnerability assessment before hosting and after significant changes. Access and error logs are maintained and reviewed, and regular backups are taken and stored securely.
Security incidents are reported and handled following Government of India guidelines, including reporting to CERT-In where applicable.
5. Terms & Conditions
This website is owned and maintained by the Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology, National Informatics Centre, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. By using this website you agree to these terms. The information on this portal is provided for general information and official use. Every effort is made to keep it accurate and up to date, but it is not a statement of law and should not be treated as legal advice. The portal owner shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of information on this website, to the extent permitted by applicable law.
Links to external websites are provided for convenience, and the portal owner is not responsible for their content or availability. Any attempt to damage, disrupt or gain unauthorised access to this website or its services is prohibited and may attract action under the Information Technology Act, 2000. These terms are governed by the laws of India, and any dispute is subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts in India.
6. Content Contribution, Moderation and Approval Policy (CMAP)
Content is prepared by the officials of the Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology and the project team. Each item is reviewed for accuracy, language, accessibility and copyright before it is forwarded for approval, and it is published only after it is approved by the designated competent authority. The Web Information Manager publishes the approved content on the website.
Errors reported by users or found during review are corrected promptly and republished after approval. Records of requests, approvals and changes are maintained for audit.
7. Content Archival Policy
Content that has expired, been superseded or lost its relevance is moved to the Archive section instead of being deleted, where it has continuing reference value. Archived content is clearly marked as archived, with its original publication date. It is kept for the period required by applicable rules and records-management procedures, and after this it may be removed with the approval of the competent authority. The archival status of content is checked during each content review.
8. Content Review Policy
Published content is reviewed so that it remains accurate, relevant and complete. The Web Information Manager reviews all published content at least once every quarter, and time-sensitive content, such as notices and contact details, is reviewed more often. Outdated information is updated, archived or removed in line with the Content Archival Policy. The date of the last update is shown in the footer of the website.
9. Website Monitoring Plan
The website is monitored regularly to keep it available, secure and usable. Uptime and page load times are checked continuously, and links, documents and pages are checked at least monthly for broken or outdated content. The site is checked against the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) and accessibility requirements before major releases and at regular intervals.
Logs are reviewed for suspicious activity, and the site is audited as per Government of India guidelines. Issues found are logged and fixed by the technical team, and serious issues are reported to the competent authority.
10. Contingency Management Plan
This plan describes how the website is restored after an outage, cyber incident or data loss. Incidents are identified through monitoring or user reports and reported to the Web Information Manager and the technical team. The affected system is isolated if required, the cause is identified and the problem is contained. The website is then restored from the latest verified backup and checked before it is made available again.
A notice is placed on the website where possible, and the competent authority and affected users are informed as required. After each incident the cause is analysed, and this plan is tested and updated at least once a year.
